Business Details
Your Trusted Pediatric Care Provider in Centralia, WA
Northwest Pediatric Center has been dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care in a Christian environment for over three decades. Our practice serves more than 14,000 patients across five clinics, offering specialized services including asthma and allergy management, autism evaluation, integrated behavioral health, childhood immunizations, and nutrition counseling. We pioneered the Reach Out and Read program in our community, distributing over 5,000 books to promote early childhood literacy since 2010. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified pediatricians, behavioral health specialists, and nutrition experts who collaborate with sub-specialists in cardiology and gastroenterology. We maintain extended walk-in hours seven days a week during peak seasons and offer telehealth visits for patient convenience.Our commitment to quality care is reflected in being voted Best Pediatric Clinic in Lewis County by KMNT's Country Listeners' Choice Awards 2025. We provide language assistance services for Spanish-speaking patients and maintain strict infection control protocols. Our providers are trained in evidence-based practices to address developmental, behavioral, and chronic health conditions. We accept Medicaid participants and offer financial counseling for families. Our practice philosophy remains rooted in the belief that every child deserves compassionate, family-centered care grounded in Christian values.
Services
Asthma and allergy
Autism evaluation
Behavioral health
Childhood immunizations
Nutrition services
Substance disorder treatment
Reach Out and Read
Sick/urgent care
Well care
Foster care
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in pediatric care with Christian values
- Our Reach Out and Read program promotes early childhood literacy
- Five convenient locations with extended walk-in hours available
- We provide free Spanish language interpretation services
- Specialized autism evaluation and behavioral health services available
What people say
Compassionate staff
Extended walk-in hours
Effective literacy programs
Thorough evaluations
Caring providers
Services
Autism evaluation
Our Center of Excellence provides comprehensive autism evaluations using evidence-based diagnostic tools. Our specialists assess developmental milestones, social communication skills, and behavioral patterns to create individualized treatment plans. Early diagnosis enables timely intervention through our coordinated care network.
Behavioral health
We offer integrated behavioral health services addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other childhood mental health conditions. Our child psychiatrists and therapists employ trauma-informed care approaches, collaborating with primary care providers for holistic treatment.
Childhood immunizations
Our immunization program follows CDC guidelines to protect children against preventable diseases. We provide routine vaccines, travel immunizations, and maintain detailed records for school compliance. Our providers address parental concerns with evidence-based information.
Reach Out and Read
This evidence-based initiative promotes early literacy through pediatric checkups. Children receive age-appropriate books during visits, while providers counsel parents on reading techniques. Research shows this improves vocabulary and school readiness by creating home reading environments.
Sick/urgent care
We provide prompt treatment for common childhood illnesses and injuries during extended hours. Our walk-in clinic handles fevers, infections, minor trauma, and respiratory issues with rapid diagnostic capabilities. Telehealth options ensure timely access to medical advice.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for patients from infancy through young adulthood up to age 18.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we have walk-in hours Monday-Saturday and seasonal Sunday availability for urgent needs.
Are telehealth visits available?
Yes, we offer telehealth appointments for established patients needing medical consultations.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes, we accept Medicaid participants and provide required language assistance services.
What specialties are available?
We offer autism evaluation, behavioral health, cardiology, gastroenterology, and nutrition services through our specialists.
Is after-hours care available?
Our triage nurse is available during phone hours for urgent medical advice when clinics are closed.
Reviews (3)
Jerry Porter
Aug 17, 2021
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The nurse's are always great with the kids and Therese is amazing. Our 3 year old actually likes going to the doctors. They are friendly and very helpful. We can ask any question and get an answer we understand. It is a great place to bring the kids.
Angela Velasco
Oct 31, 2020
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I'm very happy with all the providers I've been taking my kids for the last 3 years just had another baby and I saw Dr. George Tsao-Wu, he's so caring, explains everything and takes his time to answer all my questions.
Chelsea Jones
Jun 07, 2017
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The staff and doctors are nice enough. Only went there 2 times. For my 2week and 2month old visit and won't be going back. Now don't get me wrong, I am not an anti-vaxxer. However, I don't believe every vaccine is needed for every child and all at once. What I didn't appreciate was getting a 45 minute lecture on my decision not to vaccinate at this time. For example, I refuse the hep B vaccine because our family is at 0 risk of catching it!
No reason to treat for something when no one in our family has it and babies tend to stay away from unprotected sex and intravenous drug use. Granted when my LO is a little older and risk of finding needles on the public playground (doctors example) then maybe I'll get the shot. But once again, at 2 months old, not at risk of any of those. To sum it up, I will not go somewhere that will just blindly follow the blanket guidelines rather than looking at what the risk is for MY child and OUR situation! I do not believe in this logic and did not feel my decision was respected.
No reason to treat for something when no one in our family has it and babies tend to stay away from unprotected sex and intravenous drug use. Granted when my LO is a little older and risk of finding needles on the public playground (doctors example) then maybe I'll get the shot. But once again, at 2 months old, not at risk of any of those. To sum it up, I will not go somewhere that will just blindly follow the blanket guidelines rather than looking at what the risk is for MY child and OUR situation! I do not believe in this logic and did not feel my decision was respected.
