From time to time, Gwinnett Pediatrics will post information about recent events in our practice and also the practice of pediatric medicine. Our goal is to ensure that parents have a trusted source of information to reference. As always, if you have any questions about any information on our web site, please call our office at 770-995-0823.
Dear GPAM families,
As some of you may have heard the FDA announced a shortage of Adderall on October 12, 2022. Since then, patients have been strug
Read Full Story >>In the link below are approved substitutes for the recalled Similac products if the Similac product you normally purchase is not available.
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Read Full Story >>Saturday Hours
Our Lawrenceville office is open for urgent care sick visits by appointment only on Saturday mornings. The scheduling line opens at 8:3
Read Full Story >>Dear GPAM Parents,
As summer draws near, we know many of you are making plans for school registration and fall sports. We are aware that the Georgia H
Read Full Story >>Atlanta Parent Magazine has released their list of Mom-Approved Pediatricians. Thanks everyone for voting!
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Read Full Story >>If your insurance company denies your child's medication, GPAM will perform the first prior authorization for the medication that you are prescribe
Read Full Story >>Schedule your child's sick visit online. If your child needs an appointment for a sick visit or a follow up, please visit our Appointment Scheduling p
Read Full Story >>For faster service, please request your immunization form online via the patient portal.
Include your child's name, date of birth, and the fax number
Read Full Story >>Consumer Reports will no longer recommend the laundry "pods" because they are poisonous and very difficult to pick out from other candy items
Read Full Story >>Conversations between parents and children can help teenagers understand the risk of teenage pregnancy.
Read Full Story >>Dr. Keyana Washington talks about weaning a baby from breast to bottle.
Read Full Story >>Did you know that you can have your child's wart removed in our office? This may save you a "specialist" copay! We schedule a separate visi
Read Full Story >>Sometimes our physicians prescribe medication that is only available from a compounding pharmacy.
Some prescriptions are actually less expensive whe
Read Full Story >>Did you know that not all infections require antibiotics? Viral infections such as the common cold do not respond to antibiotics. The American Academy
Read Full Story >>If you are concerned about your teen texting and driving, check out this "app" that will disable the cell phone if the speed esceeds 10MPH. It is not a
Read Full Story >>Your child may transition to the "teen center" after age 13. Between the ages of 18 and 21 years, your child may transition to adult medicine
Read Full Story >>Most teens are affected by acne, but many are too embarrassed to ask their doctor for help. In most cases, acne is a temporary condition associated wit
Read Full Story >>It is the time of the year for bees to begin "hunting". Bees sting as a defense measure and the pain and swelling from bee stings can be a ca
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