ABOUT DEREK WU PEDIATRICS

Welcome to the website of Derek J. Wu, M.D., a leader in pediatric care. Dr. Wu is a board-certified pediatrician committed to serving the health and medical needs of children, helping to keep them as healthy and strong as they can be.

Our practice specializes in chronic, acute and preventative medical care, such as routine vaccinations, for infants, children and teens. We have dedicated our careers to caring for children, and we’ll treat your children like family to ensure they receive the best care. From infancy to adolescence, their medical needs, big or small, are our priority.

Dr. Wu and his staff want each patient to lead a long, happy and productive life. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us. Please contact us if you have any questions!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Immunizations are a child’s best defense against serious illnesses. Therefore, we recommend following this immunization schedule. If you have any questions/concerns, feel free to contact us.

We specialize in the latest techniques for preventative care, as well as treatment for acute and chronic conditions. Below is a list of some of the conditions we treat to ensure your child maintains a healthy, active lifestyle:

• Earaches
• Vomiting & Diarrhea
• Chickenpox
• Cold & Flu
• Fever
• Croup
• Constipation
• Jaundice
• RSV
• Sore Throat
• ADD
• ADHD
• Autism
• Acne
• Asthma

Our office follows the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for well-child checks. Well child check-ups are an important part of your child’s preventative care. The well-child care visit is an opportunity to raise general questions and concerns about your child’s development, behavior, and overall well-being. It is also used as a time to administer scheduled vaccinations and to check on your child’s growth. During these visits, our office may also order lab tests for anemia, lead, diabetes, and cholesterol, and also check your child’s hearing and vision. We recommend scheduling your child’s well-child visit at the following times:

• 1-2 weeks
• 2 months*
• 4 months*
• 6 months*
• 9 months
• 12 months*
• 15 months*
• 18 months*
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years/Kindergarten*
• Every year afterwards

*Vaccinations scheduled at these visits.

We never want costs to stand in the way of quality treatment, which is why we are dedicated to providing our patients with care that is both effective and affordable. We will inform you of all costs before treatment is administered. Our office accepts payments by cash, checks, and Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. If you have any questions, please ask us! We will thoroughly explain our payment options and work hard to accommodate you.

Our office staff will be glad to assist you with your insurance coverage!

At the first visit, please bring your current insurance card with you. If you change insurance companies or join another employer’s plan, please be sure to let our insurance department know. We will submit all insurance claims for your child’s treatment. We will fully attempt to help you receive full insurance benefits; however, you are personally responsible for your account, and we encourage you to contact us if your policy has not paid within a reasonable timeframe. If we are not contracted under your insurance, you will be given a copy of services and charges to file with your insurance claim form. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.