Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Pediatric Partner in Dalton, GA
Since 1989, Peds Care has been dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric healthcare services to children in Dalton, Georgia, and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced pediatricians and staff prioritize creating a comfortable, respectful, and caring environment for every child, ensuring comprehensive care that addresses physical, emotional, and developmental needs. We offer a wide range of services, including preventive care, walk-in sick visits, vision screenings, and chronic condition management, with a focus on family-centered care. Our practice emphasizes timely diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and patient education to empower families in making informed health decisions. With certified in-house laboratory services, we deliver efficient diagnostic testing and prompt results to support effective care.Our providers, including board-certified pediatricians and nurse practitioners, bring decades of combined experience in managing acute and chronic pediatric conditions. We maintain strict adherence to clinical excellence, participating in ongoing professional development and community health initiatives. Our commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and patient satisfaction is reflected in our open communication policies and positive patient testimonials. We operate Monday through Friday with extended Saturday hours during peak illness seasons to accommodate urgent care needs. Recognized for our welcoming atmosphere and specialized pediatric expertise, we serve as a trusted medical home for children from infancy through young adulthood.
Services
Well Child Visits
Sick Child Visits
Asthma Management
ADHD Evaluations
Sports Physicals
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatricians with decades of combined experience
- Same-day sick visit availability during regular office hours
- Comprehensive care from newborn exams to adolescent health
- Certified in-house laboratory for rapid diagnostic testing
- Family-centered approach emphasizing patient education and comfort
What people say
Very helpful
Great staff
Best pediatric practice
Amazing providers
Minimal wait times
Services
Well Child Visits
Regular wellness exams monitor growth, development, and overall health from newborn to adolescent stages. Our structured visit schedule ensures timely immunizations, developmental screenings, and anticipatory guidance. Each appointment includes comprehensive assessments of physical, cognitive, and social milestones with personalized parental counseling.
Sick Child Visits
Same-day evaluations for sudden illnesses or injuries, including respiratory infections, fevers, and minor trauma. Our team provides rapid diagnosis through on-site lab testing and physical examinations. Treatment plans focus on symptom relief, complication prevention, and clear home care instructions for common pediatric conditions.
Asthma Management
Specialized programs for diagnosing and managing childhood asthma and allergies. Services include pulmonary function testing, trigger identification, and personalized action plans. We provide ongoing monitoring and medication management to control symptoms and prevent acute attacks in young patients.
ADHD Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using standardized diagnostic tools. Our process includes parent and teacher questionnaires, clinical interviews, and treatment planning. We offer medication management and behavioral intervention strategies for children with confirmed ADHD diagnoses.
Sports Physicals
Required health screenings for school sports participation, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and general health assessments. We complete necessary documentation while identifying potential risk factors. These exams ensure safe athletic participation through individualized health recommendations.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for infants, children, and young adults up to age 21, providing continuous care through all pediatric developmental stages.
Do you offer same-day sick visits?
Yes, we provide same-day appointments for acute illnesses during regular office hours and have limited Saturday availability during cold/flu season.
What services require referrals?
Specialist referrals are coordinated through our practice for complex conditions requiring subspecialty care beyond routine pediatric management.
Are vaccinations available?
We offer all CDC-recommended immunizations with administration appropriate to age and health status per ACIP guidelines.
How do after-hours emergencies work?
Call our main number to reach the on-call physician for urgent medical concerns outside regular hours. Routine questions should wait until office hours.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and families. Contact our office for registration details and initial appointment scheduling.
Reviews (6)
Kasey Crump
May 08, 2022
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First off, my first daughter has been going here since she was born and she's almost 5, but after these past few times with my newest (2 months) I DO NOT and WILL not ever recommend them to someone. It took call after call before something was done about her belly issues and today I sat in the lobby for close to 30 minutes waiting to be seen only to be told I wasn't going to be seen. I told them I still wanted my child to be seen as I had some questions and had the appointment time and already waited.
The Dr (one of the owners) told me to call the phone nurse. I wasn't even seeing her! I am highly upset with the way I was treated and still after saying I wanted my child seen and waited she couldn't. I just had to go home. We will be switching after this.
The Dr (one of the owners) told me to call the phone nurse. I wasn't even seeing her! I am highly upset with the way I was treated and still after saying I wanted my child seen and waited she couldn't. I just had to go home. We will be switching after this.
Gabriela Salazar
Apr 12, 2022
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16 years coming to this practice, and today I had the worse experience ever. Who ever is Dr. Hernandez is the worse. She needs to go back to school. She refused to see us and didn't treat my son. Oh how things have changed since Dr. Michaels passing. I see why most patients left and changed pediatricians. Dr. Riesco is great. As an owner and doctor, Hernandez is rude and have no clue about medicine. She kept asking me for physical evidence. I told her I wanted to see a different doctor, so she got mad. I'm definitely reaching out to the bar. She needs her license revoked.
Sarah Evans
Apr 02, 2022
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They are friendly and knowledgeable of children and have always been helpful and respectful. : they get the job done and never make me feel incompetent as a single mother taking care of my child.
Katie Herrera
Mar 02, 2022
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I went to Peds Care from newborn when Dr Michael was still practicing in a small little building, up until I was 18/19 and always had a positive experience. Now my daughter is 10mo and we have been taking her there since her 4mo appointment(we had moved back to Dalton) and so far I've continued to have positive experiences there with her!
Carli Summey
Jan 14, 2022
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My kids have been going here for a couple years now and the thing I notice the most is how friendly the receptionist's always are. I left the previous provider my kids seen because of rude staff, but I have never had a problem here! Also, anyone complaining about it taking 1 1/2 hour for an appointment do realize they are not the only patient's that go there, right? If you're having to wait that usually means they are taking the time to take care of their patients and I can promise you that you will want that same time when it comes to your own kid. Every provider that my kids have seen have always been very friendly and helpful.
Stacie Hahn
Jun 07, 2021
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Peds care has been great for us after the premature birth of our baby in December, 2020. I am a first time mother with very little experience, and every single member of staff, from Dr. Abdeldayem to the office personnel, have been fantastically helpful. The waiting room itself makes me look forward to every well-child visit, and the 5 times we have been there, everything has been wonderful. The wait times between the initial practitioner visit and shots might be the only thing they could streamline for time efficiency, but really, who cares if you must wait a while for the "shots squad" (there's a team of 2 that come in and give vaccines after the doctor does his/her consultation) to come finalize the visit.
It is a busy place and it seems they try to immediately accommodate sick children with urgent needs, so the later our appointment is scheduled, the longer we typically wait after checking in. If you are in a hurry with a routine appointment, just ask for an earlier appointment time.
It is a busy place and it seems they try to immediately accommodate sick children with urgent needs, so the later our appointment is scheduled, the longer we typically wait after checking in. If you are in a hurry with a routine appointment, just ask for an earlier appointment time.
