If you are a first-time parent, you might be unfamiliar with the routine newborn screenings that are done in hospital prior to taking your baby home. Don’t fret I have you covered…here is a brief overview of 4 important screenings: This test is typically done…
Wishing you a truly wonderful holiday season filled with love and cheer. Click on the link to see a snippet of all the holiday fun we had at our annual holiday party. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmcMbUFhn7S/?igshid=ZDhmZGIxNmQ=
Hi West Plano Pediatrics Family, We appreciate everyone who has inquired via email or in person about obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine for your child. We have applied through the federal government. Unfortunately, we do not know when our allotment will arrive and will update you…
Here at WPP birthday celebrations are a BIG deal. Check out our video dedicated to July’s finest…Caroline, Katie, and Pratima. Happy Birthday Ladies!!!
West Plano Pediatrics proudly announces that our physicians Dr. Laurie Berger and Dr. Angela Mix were voted “Best Doctors in Collin County 2022” Please look for their names in the D magazine April 2022 issue!
All the best, good health, stay safe. From Drs. Leon, Berger, Mix, Gair, Reed and the entire West Plano Pediatric Staff.
Please look for Dr. Laurie Berger and Dr. Angela Mix in the D magazine October 2021 Best Doctors issue!
The state health department in June expanded its list of required screenings for newborns to include spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). It’s a rare neuromuscular disorder affecting cells in the spinal cord that signal the muscles how to work. Listen to Dr. Mix’s recent radio interview…
The CDC and the FDA have approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15. West Plano Pediatrics (WPP) strongly recommends this vaccine for our patients and families ages 12 and up. This also includes our breast-feeding mothers. We do not have the vaccine available…
There has been a lot of discussion in the media recently regarding the possibility of heavy metal contamination of commercial baby food. Understandably, this has led to a lot of parental worry about whether baby food is safe to give to infants. A recent investigation…
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As the school year begins and sports resume, you might be wondering what the best options are. We know that participating in sports is very important for a child’s physical and mental health. Sports help kids burn energy, stay active, focus, learn teamwork, and make…
Time for balloons, streamers, confetti, candles, wishes … West Plano Pediatrics is celebrating its 25th birthday on August 7th!! Just like many of you, I ask myself a familiar question: “How did time fly by so quickly?” At this time 25 years ago, I completed my residency…
Everything any new parent needs to know about battling baby diaper rashes!
Your child’s birthday is coming up – how can you possibly make it special during a time when parties and going out to a restaurant aren’t options? Fortunately, technology and WPP are here to help! Here are some ideas for how to turn your child’s…