Thank you for bearing with us while we transition our electronic health records (EHR).
More information on logging into your new Healow patient portal.
Updates from our office, the Health Department, and CDC as of 8/30/2022.
Flu vaccines for the 2022-23 season are available.
Find updates on the COVID vaccine for children and information on how to get COVID vaccine for your child.
The CDC and AAP are still recommending COVID vaccine for everyone 12 and older.
There is now approval for COVID vaccine for children 12 and older.
Saturday sick clinics are back at Ironwood starting April 2021.
Information on COVID vaccines available in AZ for kids 16 and up.
More information on the current status of vaccine development and what this means for kids and families.
Here is our current advice for families navigating the return to in-person schooling.
Dr. Ron Fischler, the founder of North Scottsdale Pediatrics, to retire May 8. Read his farewell letter to his patients and their families.
Dr. Fischler and our behavioral health team share some strategies to help through this difficult time.
In person and through Telemedicine.
North Scottsdale Pediatrics now offering telemedicine visits for certain visits!
Dr. Cropp shares some ideas of how to spend the time social distancing at home with your kids.
During the Coronavirus outbreak, we will be splitting our offices into "sick" and "well".
Dr. Pottgen shares some tips to help gassy babies.
Dr. Engel shares who may need a prescription for Tamiflu.
Dr. Dirvonas shares some recommendations to keep your kids safe this season.
Dr. Gerlach shares some tips to prevent and treat constipation.
Calling all Athletes - Check out our new sports medicine division, Bounce Back Sports Medicine!
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.
Dr. Boucek discusses some facts about cold and flu prevention.
Check In time is 20 minutes before appointment time.
Straightforward information on these pests from Dr. Engel.
Dr. Siegel shares information parents should know about teens and vaping.
Dr. Bjornsen our sports medicine doc provides some background on concussions.
Does my child need an early MMR vaccine?
Dr. Pottgen gives some pointers in handling this growing epidemic.
Dr. Fischler discusses how to help picky eaters and when to be concerned for a feeding disorder.
Dr. Wiersma shares some insight about the nutrition of different dairy alternatives.
Dr. Barcellona shares information on RSV in a fun quiz format.
Dr. Cesal discusses the risks of energy drinks for youth.
Dr. Cropp shares some guidance on teething.
Dr. Petranu reviews the new gudelines from the AAP.
Dr. Boucek shares some tips for staying healthy this winter.
Dr. Barcellona shares some tips on getting good sleep.
Dr. Gerlach shares some tips to protect yoru kids from the sun this summer.
Schedule now before we book up!
Dr. Pottgen shares some watery safety tips as summer is fast approaching.
Resource for parents on current nutritional guidelines written by our nurse practitioner Karen.
All of our North Scottsdale Pediatrics providers are still contracted with Aetna.
Article written by Dr. Engel to help you through seasonal allergies.
Dr. Dirvonas reviews guidelines on media use with kids at different ages.
An article on Arizona's current flu outbreak written by Dr. Siegel.
An article on choosing toys for your children written by Dr. Caplan.
An article on the best way to discuss tragedies with your children written by Dr. Wiersma.
Click here to see some pictures of our staff all dressed up!
We are now offering evening hours at our Ironwood location Monday-Thursday.
Raising Arizona Kids interviewed Dr. Barcellona on the importance of back to school physicals. View Here
AS OF TODAY 3/27/17, OUR 92ND AND SHEA LOCATION HAS OFFICIALLY MOVED.
Insurance 2017
On June 3rd, some of the North Scottsdale Pediatrics staff participated in the San Diego Rock ‘N' Roll half marathon!