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Welcome to ABC Pediatrics

Thank you for choosing us as your child's medical home. This packet explains who we are, what to expect at visits, and how to reach us. If you have any questions, call us at (361) 853-3222 — we're happy to help.

Revised July 2026 · Replaces the 2023 Welcome Packet

Who We Are

In Brief: Your child sees a physician - an MD or DO - at every visit

• ABC Pediatrics has cared for children in Corpus Christi and the surrounding community since 1994
• We are a physician-only practice: your child is seen by an MD or DO at every sick and well visit.
• Your child sees their own primary physician at each well-child checkup. Seeing the same doctor over time helps us know your child as they grow.
• Our care follows current medical evidence and focuses on prevention, so your child gets the best care available.
  

Well Child Checkup Schedule

In Brief: Regular checkup keep your child on track. Here is when they happen.

Checkups follow the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Your child's doctor tracks growth, development, and milestones at each visit — and it's a great time to ask questions.

Vaccines

In Brief: Vaccines are highly recommended and are one of the best ways to protect your child.

• We highly recommend that all patients receive vaccines on schedule, following the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
• New patients: please bring your child's current vaccine record to the first visit.
• If you have questions about any vaccine, your child's doctor will gladly talk you through it.
• Vaccine records are always free on the patient portal.
  

Office Hours & Appointments

In Brief: Weekday hours for all visits; weekend hours for sick visits only.

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m.  (sick visits only)
• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (sick visits only)
• Weekend hours may change — check www.abcpeds.net or call ahead.
• All visits are scheduled through the front office; we are not able to offer walk-in appointments.
• Telehealth (video) visits are available for some types of care. Ask the receptionist to set one up.
  

After Hours & Emergencies

In Brief: In an emergency, call 911 first. For urgent questions after hours, our on-call doctor can help.

• If your child has a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
• For urgent questions after hours, call (361) 853-3222 and choose extension 6 to reach the on-call physician (MD/DO).
• Please do not use portal messaging for emergencies or urgent concerns. Portal messages are read only during regular office hours. For anything urgent, call instead.
  

After Hours & Emergencies

In Brief: In an emergency, call 911 first. For urgent questions after hours, our on-call doctor can help.

• If your child has a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
• For urgent questions after hours, call (361) 853-3222 and choose extension 6 to reach the on-call physician (MD/DO).
• Please do not use portal messaging for emergencies or urgent concerns. Portal messages are read only during regular office hours. For anything urgent, call instead.
  

Becoming a New Patient

In Brief: Three simple steps, and we'll guide you through each one.

1. Call our front office. We'll gather your child's basic medical and insurance information, and we'll verify that we're contracted with your insurance plan.
2. Once your family is accepted, we'll schedule your child's first well-child or sick visit.
3. At the first visit, bring your insurance card and your child's current vaccine record. We'll also have you sign a release so we can request records from your previous pediatrician.
   

Key Policies to Know

In Brief: The highlights — the full Office Policies document has the details.

• Arriving late: If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your appointment time, we will try to work you in, but the visit may need to be rescheduled.
• Cancelling: please cancel sick visits at least 1 hour ahead, and well-child or ADHD recheck visits at least 24 hours ahead. A missed well-child or ADHD visit without notice has a $25 no-show fee (this fee does not apply to Medicaid or CHIP patients).
• Medical records: request records in writing; we complete requests within 7 days. Your first copy is free, and sending records to a new doctor is always free.
• Forms: school, camp, and sports forms are free when you bring them to the visit. Forms requested afterward have a small fee — please allow 5–7 days.
• Refills: request refills through the portal or your pharmacy during office hours and allow 2 business days. ADHD and other controlled medicines require regular follow-up visits.
  

The full details: Our complete Office Policies document covers fees, billing, insurance, consent, telemedicine, and more. You'll receive a copy to sign, and the latest version is always at www.abcpeds.net.

Your Privacy

In Brief: Your child's health information stays private and protected.

• We follow HIPAA and Texas privacy law. We do not share your child's records unless you direct us to or the law requires it.
• Our Notice of Privacy Practices is available at the front desk and at www.abcpeds.net.
  

How to Reach Us

• Main phone: (361) 853-3222 (on-call physician after hours: extension 6)
• Alameda office: Fax (361) 853-7811 · AlamedaDesk@abcpeds.net
• Saratoga office: Fax (361) 980-3619 · SaratogaDesk@abcpeds.net
• Website: www.abcpeds.net
• Patient portal: patientportal.intellichart.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/abcalameda
  

Thank you for choosing us! We are grateful you have entrusted your child's care to us, and we look forward to watching your child grow.

• MCHAT (Autism screen)
  
• SCARED Anxiety Screen (parents to complete)
  
• SCARED Anxiety Screen (child to complete)
  
• GAD-7 (Anxiety screen, child to complete)
  
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
  
• PHQ-9 (Depression screen, modified for Teens)
  
• PHQ-9 (Depression screen, adult)

• ADHD Parent Initial Form
  
• ADHD Parent Follow-Up Form
  
• ADHD Teacher Initial Form
  
• ADHD Teacher Follow-Up Form
  
• SCARED Anxiety Screen (parents to complete)
  
• SCARED Anxiety Screen (child to complete)
  
• GAD-7 (Anxiety screen, child to complete)
  
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
  
• PHQ-9 (Modified for Teens)
  
• PHQ-9 (Adult)