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Pediatric clinic near you in Elizabethton, TN
ETSU Health Ballad Health Pediatrics in Elizabethton offers comprehensive care for children and adolescents from infancy through young adulthood. Our clinic provides care close to home for patients in Carter County and surrounding areas.
General pediatric services
Our pediatric clinic offers a wide range of services to support your child's health, growth and development, including:
- General check-ups and care including screenings, nutritional guidance and behavioral assessment
- School and sports physicals at any time of the year
- All age-appropriate immunizations to keep your newborn or child safe from preventable disease
- Care for chronic conditions and illnesses
- Same-day or next-day appointments for sick visits
- Onsite full-service lab for convenient testing and timely results
We know that visiting the doctor can sometimes feel overwhelming for children and families. Our team is committed to creating a welcoming environment where every child feels comfortable, supported and cared for.
Well-child care and annual exams
Well-child examinations are pre-scheduled visits that allow your doctor to track the growth and development of your child while recommending steps to prevent illness or address any of your child's needs.
Coverage for well-child visits varies by insurance plan. Contact your insurance provider for details about your benefits.
Well-child visits are also a perfect time for our pediatricians to check your child’s emotional development and provide any needed immunizations.
Adolescent and young adult care near you
As children grow into adolescence and young adulthood, their healthcare needs change. Our team provides support for physical, emotional and social wellbeing during every stage of development.
In addition to our general pediatric services, we offer adolescent and young adult-specific services including:
- Chronic condition self-management
- Mental health screenings, diagnosis and counseling
- ADHD management
- Educational evaluations
- Sexual health services
- Counseling for social media/gaming overuse
- Weight management evaluations and counseling
- Body image and eating disorder screenings
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)/ 504 Plan support
Supported transition from pediatric to adult care
Turning 18 is an important milestone. As teens and young adults take a more active role in managing their healthcare, our team can help make the transition from pediatric to adult care easier.
We can help teens:
- Build skills needed to make appointments, manage medications and communicate their concerns with healthcare providers
- Develop a plan for adult primary and specialty care with the input from their pediatric providers
- Connect with adult providers and transfer medical records when appropriate.
Specialized pediatric care, close to home
Some children benefit from more specialized care. Our clinic offers access to pediatric specialists who provide advanced evaluation, treatment and ongoing support for a variety of health needs.
Pediatric cardiology
If your child has a heart concern, our pediatric cardiology specialists are here to help. We provide complete heart evaluations, diagnostic testing and specialized care for infants, children and teens with a wide range of heart conditions.
Genetic evaluations and counseling
Whether you're seeking answers about a genetic condition, family history or prenatal testing options, our genetics specialists provide evaluations, testing and counseling to help patients and families better understand inherited conditions and genetic health concerns.
Pediatric infectious disease care
When a child has a difficult-to-diagnose infection or needs specialized care, our team can help. Our infectious disease team diagnoses and treats bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, including conditions that require specialized evaluation and treatment.
Neonatology and NICU
Our neonatology team provides specialized care for newborns who require intensive monitoring and advanced medical support. Working together with nurses, therapists and pediatric specialists, we support babies and families with advanced care, close monitoring and coordinated follow-up after a NICU stay.
How to get started with pediatric care
Do I need a referral?
You don’t need a referral to schedule a primary care appointment with our pediatric team, but you may need a referral to see a pediatric specialist.
Insurance requirements for pediatric appointments may vary. If you have questions about insurance coverage, please contact your insurance provider.
Scheduling an appointment
Call our office at (423) 439-7320 to schedule your child's appointment or speak with a member of our pediatric team.
Once your child has attended their first appointment, you can use the Ballad Health app to view and manage your family’s healthcare appointments. Learn more about managing your family’s care with MyChart.
Preparing for your first visit
Please arrive about 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit to complete new patient paperwork.
You should bring your child's insurance information, a list of current medications, any available immunization records and any questions or concerns you’d like to discuss with your care team.
Frequently asked questions about pediatric care
Children should see a pediatrician for regular well-child visits, immunizations, school or sports physicals, developmental screenings and treatment for illnesses or injuries. Your pediatrician can also help manage chronic health conditions and coordinate specialty care when needed.
Our pediatric team cares for children and adolescents from infancy through young adulthood and can help support the transition to adult care when the time is right.
Same-day or next-day appointments may be available for sick visits. Contact the clinic by calling (423) 439-7320 to learn about current availability.
Yes. The clinic provides age-appropriate immunizations and can help you stay on schedule with recommended vaccinations.
Yes. The clinic offers school and sports physicals throughout the year.
Our clinic is in suite 2b of 1505 West Elk Avenue in Elizabethton, TN. We are beside the walk-in clinic, across from the hospital, on Sycamore Shoals Hospital Plaza.
Plenty of parking is available in the lot surrounding our building.
Our fax number is (423) 439-7343.
