- Pediatric CareTopeka Pediatrics has always strived to create a “medical home” for our patients and their families. The concept of a medical home was initiated by the American Academy of Pediatrics in the 1960’s. As technology has evolved, organizations that look at the quality of medical care have begun to further define what constitutes a medical home and have implemented certification processes. We have been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level 3 Medical Home, the highest level. You will see several initiatives in our office that help us fulfill the goals of the medical home. Visit the NCQA-PCMH website for more information.
- Primary CareKim graduated from Baker University School of Nursing, with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree and spent 6 years as a staff nurse in the NICU, PICU and Pediatric department prior to obtaining her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia specializing in pediatrics. Kim has spent the past 11 years as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner working in the acute care setting, Endocrinology, and providing primary care for newborns to young adults in our community. She is currently a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care and a Board Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist. She is also an active member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
- Ear Infections
- Family PracticeAt Topeka Pediatrics, our primary concern is your family. We pride ourselves on providing personal and friendly care, always keeping your child's needs first. Striving to be your partner in family health, we are dedicated to fully educating you about your child's health needs.
- Emergency CareWe treat all general pediatric illnesses (fever, cough, rash, ear/nose/throat, tummy pain, etc.) We also treat minor injuries - bumps and bruises, nursemaid's elbow, minor lacerations in the office during regular hours and at our urgent care center after-hours and on weekends. Our Kids First Urgent Care saves you an expensive and inconvenient trip to the emergency room, or worse, to an urgent care clinic that is designed for adults with providers who do not know your child.
- Infectious DiseasesWe provide a wide range of services and take a special interest in emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and children with special needs.
- Flu Shots
- ImmunizationsWe see babies often during the first few years of life to monitor growth and development, review safety issues, and keep immunizations current. Our initial examination happening 2-3 days after discharge. Most babies need additional weight checks during the first few weeks of life to be sure weight gain is appropriate. After the first few weeks, we'll have routine well checks that coincide with immunization visits.
- AutismAt Topeka Pediatrics, our main concern is the health of your child. We strongly believe that immunizations play an important role in maintaining your child's health from infancy to adulthood. We recognize that there is much anti-vaccine rhetoric in the press today that has heightened parents concerns regarding immunizations. However, there is no scientific link between vaccines and autism. Thus, we feel it necessary to take a firm stand on the vaccine policies in our practice. If you do not plan on having your infant vaccinated according to our schedule, or not at all, then we respectfully ask you to find a physician who is willing to take this risk with you. Make no mistake: many of the diseases prevented by vaccination have serious consequences, including disfigurement and death. America is fortunate to have significantly decreased the rates of many of these diseases. To protect all children, there needs to be a high immunization rate for a significant portion of the community, often referred to as "herd immunity." The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control view vaccine safety to be of great importance. Safety data on vaccines is well established and testing continues at all times. The team at Topeka Pediatrics monitors ongoing safety of vaccines and agrees with the recommended schedule proposed by the above groups.
- Mental Health
- Endocrinology