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System Change Update
12/06/2022

Thank you for bearing with us while we transition our electronic health records (EHR).

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Patient Portal Instructions
12/04/2022

More information on logging into your new Healow patient portal.

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Coronavirus Update
08/30/2022

Updates from our office, the Health Department, and CDC as of 8/30/2022.

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Flu Vaccines Fall 2022
08/10/2022

Flu vaccines for the 2022-23 season are available.

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COVID Vaccine Updates
06/30/2022

Find updates on the COVID vaccine for children and information on how to get COVID vaccine for your child.

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COVID Vaccine and Myocarditis
06/23/2021

The CDC and AAP are still recommending COVID vaccine for everyone 12 and older.

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COVID Vaccine Ages 12+
05/11/2021

There is now approval for COVID vaccine for children 12 and older.

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Saturday Clinics at Ironwood
03/31/2021

Saturday sick clinics are back at Ironwood starting April 2021.

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COVID Vaccines in AZ
03/22/2021

Information on COVID vaccines available in AZ for kids 16 and up.

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COVID Vaccine Update
10/13/2020

More information on the current status of vaccine development and what this means for kids and families.

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Return to School During Coronavirus
07/21/2020

Here is our current advice for families navigating the return to in-person schooling.

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Dr. Fischler's Retirement
04/20/2020

Dr. Ron Fischler, the founder of North Scottsdale Pediatrics, to retire May 8. Read his farewell letter to his patients and their families.

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Helping Your Kids (and You) During COVID
03/31/2020

Dr. Fischler and our behavioral health team share some strategies to help through this difficult time.

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We are still here for you!
03/31/2020

In person and through Telemedicine.

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Telemedicine Visits
03/23/2020

North Scottsdale Pediatrics now offering telemedicine visits for certain visits!

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Activity Ideas for Kids
03/19/2020

Dr. Cropp shares some ideas of how to spend the time social distancing at home with your kids.

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Temporary Office Change
03/16/2020

During the Coronavirus outbreak, we will be splitting our offices into "sick" and "well".

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Gas in Infants
02/06/2020

Dr. Pottgen shares some tips to help gassy babies.

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Influenza Season - Do I Need Tamiflu?
01/05/2020

Dr. Engel shares who may need a prescription for Tamiflu.

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Holiday Safety Tips
12/03/2019

Dr. Dirvonas shares some recommendations to keep your kids safe this season.

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Constipation
11/19/2019

Dr. Gerlach shares some tips to prevent and treat constipation.

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Bounce Back Sports Medicine
11/18/2019

Calling all Athletes - Check out our new sports medicine division, Bounce Back Sports Medicine!

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Update on Flu Shots
11/14/2019

We no longer have flu vaccines this season for children 3 and over. Click here for more information on where to get your child's flu vaccine.

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Cold & Flu Prevention
10/10/2019

Dr. Boucek discusses some facts about cold and flu prevention.

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New Scheduling Announcement
09/04/2019

Check In time is 20 minutes before appointment time.

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Head Lice - What you need to know
09/02/2019

Straightforward information on these pests from Dr. Engel.

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Update on Vaping
08/18/2019

Dr. Siegel shares information parents should know about teens and vaping.

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Concussions
07/12/2019

Dr. Bjornsen our sports medicine doc provides some background on concussions.

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MMR Vaccination
05/23/2019

Does my child need an early MMR vaccine?

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Electronic Addiction Crisis
05/16/2019

Dr. Pottgen gives some pointers in handling this growing epidemic.

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Picky Eaters
04/08/2019

Dr. Fischler discusses how to help picky eaters and when to be concerned for a feeding disorder.

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Milk Alternatives
03/17/2019

Dr. Wiersma shares some insight about the nutrition of different dairy alternatives.

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RSV: Myths vs. Facts
02/09/2019

Dr. Barcellona shares information on RSV in a fun quiz format.

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Energy Drinks
01/10/2019

Dr. Cesal discusses the risks of energy drinks for youth.

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Teething Tips
12/05/2018

Dr. Cropp shares some guidance on teething.

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New Car Seat Safety Guidelines
11/08/2018

Dr. Petranu reviews the new gudelines from the AAP.

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Cold & Flu Prevention
10/04/2018

Dr. Boucek shares some tips for staying healthy this winter.

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Sleep Hygiene
08/09/2018

Dr. Barcellona shares some tips on getting good sleep.

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Summer Skin Safety
07/09/2018

Dr. Gerlach shares some tips to protect yoru kids from the sun this summer.

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Summer Physicals
05/20/2018

Schedule now before we book up!

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Watery Safety for Kids
05/05/2018

Dr. Pottgen shares some watery safety tips as summer is fast approaching.

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Guidelines for Healthy Eating
04/12/2018

Resource for parents on current nutritional guidelines written by our nurse practitioner Karen.

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We Still Take Aetna
03/21/2018

All of our North Scottsdale Pediatrics providers are still contracted with Aetna.

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It's Allergy Season!
03/08/2018

Article written by Dr. Engel to help you through seasonal allergies.

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Screen Time and Digital Media
02/01/2018

Dr. Dirvonas reviews guidelines on media use with kids at different ages.

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Influenza Hits Arizona Early
01/07/2018

An article on Arizona's current flu outbreak written by Dr. Siegel.

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Toy Safety
12/02/2017

An article on choosing toys for your children written by Dr. Caplan.

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Talking to Children About Violence
11/08/2017

An article on the best way to discuss tragedies with your children written by Dr. Wiersma.

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Happy Halloween!
10/31/2017

Click here to see some pictures of our staff all dressed up!

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Evening Hours
10/24/2017

We are now offering evening hours at our Ironwood location Monday-Thursday.

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Raising Arizona Kids interviewed Dr. Barcellona
07/27/2017

Raising Arizona Kids interviewed Dr. Barcellona on the importance of back to school physicals. View Here

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OUR 92ND AND SHEA LOCATION HAS OFFICIALLY MOVED
03/27/2017

AS OF TODAY 3/27/17, OUR 92ND AND SHEA LOCATION HAS OFFICIALLY MOVED.

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San Diego Rock ‘N' Roll half marathon
NSPeds Gives Back
06/13/2016

On June 3rd, some of the North Scottsdale Pediatrics staff participated in the San Diego Rock ‘N' Roll half marathon!

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North Scottsdale Pediatrics

  • Ironwood Office - 9827 N. 95th St. Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Phone: (480)-860-8488
  • Deer Valley Office - 21807 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: (480)-860-8488

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