There are many things that you can do for your child to make your office visit both productive and quick. A good article is "Do's and Don'ts at your Pediatrician's Office." In addition we recommend you take the following steps to ensure you and your child get the most from an office visit:

1. Schedule appointments that you can make. Many of our doctors serve not just the Las Vegas area but greater Nevada. We ask that you place a priority on attending your appointment, or contact us in advance if an appointment cannot be made.
2. Talk to your insurance company. Your insurance company will be able to tell you your coverage and what specialist visits have been authorized. Here are some questions to ask: "Is Kid's Healthcare in my provider network?" "What is my copay?" "What if I'm seeing a specialist?" "Do you require a referral for a specialist?" "Which lab services provider should I use?"
3. Know your pharmacy. Knowing which pharmacy you use will make prescriptions much easier. If you can have the phone number and fax number with you at your appointment we would appreciate it.
4. Know your family history. While it's not always possible to know detailed medical histories of your child's biological grandparents and parents, it is valuable information for doctors.
5. Come 30 minutes early to your appointment. If your appointment is at 1:00pm please come at 12:30pm. There is always paperwork to fill out. We plan to see your child at the time of your appointment. When we have to wait for paperwork to be filled out, it pushes your child's appointment back and thus all subsequent appointments. While we cannot control issues such as emergency procedures, traffic and delays, we can all do our best to come early so as to minimize delays. Please call us if you are running late for your appointment, it may be necessary to reschedule and we don't want to inconvenience you, driving across town in traffic, only to not be able to see your child in a timely manner.
6. Have questions ready for your doctor. Be ready to ask questions regarding your child's development and health. Bringing a notepad and pen with you to your appointment is a good idea. Also, if you're not fully satisfied regarding your questions, please see the office staff before you leave for advice on where to seek additional information.
7. Please notify us 24 hours in advanced or $20 will be charged, with the exception of medicaid patients.