Panda Pediatrics

Panda Pediatrics is a dedicated pediatric practice situated at 1803 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044. The practice is closely integrated with the Heartland Community Health Center, a partnership that began with a merger in January 2021. This affiliation enhances their ability to provide comprehensive and integrated healthcare services to the community, leveraging Heartland's status as a federally qualified health center. Panda Pediatrics offers a wide range of services for newborns, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to 21 years of age. Their core mission revolves around promoting wellness and preventive care, with a strong emphasis on healthy growth and development. Key services include: Well-Child Care: Routine check-ups are central to their practice, providing opportunities for physical and mental growth assessments, parental counseling, screening tests, and immunizations. They follow the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommended immunization schedule and are pro-science and pro-vaccine. Acute and Chronic Illness Management: They provide medical care for both acute illnesses (e.g., ear infections, fever, cough, respiratory symptoms, vomiting, diarrhea) and ongoing management of chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Developmental, Behavioral, and Mental Health: Panda Pediatrics places significant importance on children's mental health, conducting routine mental health screenings at well-child visits. They offer evaluation and treatment for educational issues like ADHD and learning disabilities, and manage behavioral concerns including sleep and feeding problems, toileting issues, and common behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. They aim to support the child's emotional, mental, and social needs as much as their physical health. Convenience and Accessibility: To ensure timely care, Panda Pediatrics offers appointments during regular office hours and has a walk-in clinic specifically for non-emergent sick symptoms. They maintain a physician on call 24 hours a day and provide a nurse triage line for questions, demonstrating their commitment to being available when patients need them most. Affiliation with Lawrence Memorial Hospital (LMH): They are affiliated with LMH for well-newborn care for their patients. Community Recognition: Panda Pediatrics has been recognized by the community, having won the "Best of Lawrence" community vote since 2013 and being a 5-star Kansas Breastfeeding Friendly Practice. The practice strives to create a pleasant and supportive environment, taking the time to communicate effectively with parents to help them understand their child's needs and providing up-to-date medical knowledge. Their approach is patient-centered, aiming to guide children toward optimal health and well-being from infancy through young adulthood.