Well-Child Specialist

Well-Child Visits in Las Vegas & Henderson, NV

Regular well-child visits are the cornerstone of your child’s preventive care. At Nevada Pediatric Specialists, we follow the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule for checkups from newborn through young adulthood — monitoring growth, development, and immunizations so small issues get caught before they become big ones.

What Happens at a Well-Child Visit?

A well-child visit is much more than a quick measurement and a shot. Our providers take time to review your child’s physical growth, developmental milestones, behavioral patterns, social-emotional health, and school performance. We update vaccines, complete required screenings, and address whatever is on your mind as a parent.
For teenagers, we include age-appropriate confidential conversations about mental health, sexual health, substance use, and other topics the AAP recommends for adolescent wellness.

Well-Child Visit Schedule (AAP Recommended)

  • Newborn (3–5 days after birth)
  • 2 weeks
  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
  • 12 months
  • 15 months
  • 18 months
  • 24 months
  • 30 months
  • Annual visits from age 3 through young adulthood

What We Screen and Assess

  •  Height, weight, BMI, and head circumference (infants and toddlers)
  • Blood pressure and vision starting at age 3
  • Hearing screenings
  • Developmental and autism screenings at ages 9, 18, 24, and 30 months
  • Behavioral and mental health screenings
  • Lead and anemia screening per AAP guidelines
  • Age-appropriate lab work (cholesterol, blood glucose, STI testing for teens)

School, Sports & Camp Forms

Need a completed physical form for school enrollment, sports participation, or summer camp? We complete these at well-child visits and can also accommodate them during a dedicated physical exam appointment. Walk-in availability makes it easy to take care of forms before deadlines.

Vaccines at Every Well-Child Visit

We administer vaccines on the full AAP-recommended schedule. We do not support alternative or delayed immunization schedules. If you have questions about a specific vaccine, we welcome that conversation — our providers will take the time to share the evidence and address your concerns honestly. Don’t forget: an annual flu vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older.

well-child Q & A

Frequently Asked Questions

The AAP recommends visits at frequent intervals in the first two years of life, then annually from age 3 onward. Our team will remind you when the next checkup is due.

We offer same-day scheduling at both our Las Vegas and Henderson locations when slots are available. Call 702-457-5437 or book online.

Bring your insurance card, a list of any current medications, and your child’s immunization record if we don’t already have it. Any school or sports forms you need completed are welcome too.

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Insurance We Accept

All of the Insurances are for PPO, EPO, POS, HMO & Medicaid Plans Self Pay options available! If you don’t see your insurance listed, please contact our office.

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LOCATIONs

Two Convenient Offices To Serve You

Nevada Pediatric Specialists serves families across the Las Vegas valley from two convenient locations. Whether you’re in Las Vegas or Henderson, expert pediatric care is close to home. Both offices offer our full range of services, with same-day and walk-in appointments available six days a week.

NEVADA PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS,
LAS VEGAS

3201 S Maryland Pkwy Suite 608,
Las Vegas, NV 89109

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24 Hour Pediatric Nurse Advice for established patients only

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

NEVADA PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS,
Henderson

880 Seven Hills Dr Suite 100,
Henderson, NV 89052

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24 Hour Pediatric Nurse Advice for established patients only

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed