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General Pediatrics Specialist

Comprehensive Pediatrics and Internal Medicine

Marquisha D Moore Jarmon, MD

Board Certified Internal Medicine & Primary Care & Pediatrics located in Hoover, AL

The care of children is one of the most valuable roles in life, not just for parents but for those who work in pediatrics. Double board-certified physician Marquisha Moore Jarmon, MD, of Comprehensive Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, provides complete general pediatrics for children of all ages and care for adolescents (teens and college-age). Keep your children safe and well by choosing Dr. Jarmon as their pediatrician. Call the office in Hoover, Alabama, to schedule a consultation or book an appointment for your child online today.

General Pediatrics Q & A

What is pediatrics?

Pediatrics is the medical specialty that focuses on the health and well-being of children. From birth into early adulthood, a pediatrician (doctor specializing in pediatrics) is the best person for your child to see.

When someone reaches the age of 21, they usually move on from their pediatrician to a general internist or primary care provider, but at Comprehensive Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, there’s no need to make any changes. Dr. Jarmon is both a pediatrician and an internal medicine specialist, so you and your family can enjoy seamless care at every stage of life.

In her role as an expert pediatrician, Dr. Jarmon looks at four aspects of your child’s health:

  • Physical
  • Psychosocial
  • Developmental
  • Mental

That means she doesn’t just treat physical illnesses. Dr. Jarmon can assess your child’s mental health and how well they’re developing intellectually, emotionally, and socially. These are all vital elements of your child’s overall health.

What services come under pediatrics?

Everything to do with your child’s health comes under pediatrics. The services Dr. Jarmon provides for children at Comprehensive Pediatrics and Internal Medicine are, in many respects, the same as adult primary care services.

You can see Dr. Jarmon about anything related to your child’s well-being. The only exception is an emergency situation where you should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

One crucial part of pediatrics is providing care for children who have injuries like cuts and sprains or who experience symptoms of common health problems like:

  • Acne
  • Asthma flare-ups
  • Colds, coughs, and sore throats
  • Ear infections
  • Fever
  • Insect bites
  • Allergies
  • Skin rashes
  • Sports injuries
  • Vomiting and diarrhea
  • Problem periods

Another key aspect of pediatrics is preventive care, which means helping your child avoid getting sick. Childhood is when Dr. Jarmon gives essential immunizations that protect against dangerous and deadly diseases like polio, tetanus, and smallpox.

She can also monitor your child’s weight and spot signs of potential health problems before they get more serious. A regular well-child exam is a good way to make sure your child stays as healthy and happy as possible.

What is a well-child exam?

A well-child exam is a lot like an adult’s annual physical. It involves checking your child’s vital functions, like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure, and looking for any signs of illness, poor growth and development, or behavioral and psychological problems.

As an experienced, knowledgeable child health specialist, Dr. Jarmon has the professional skills to carry out a thorough well-child exam. Crucially, she also has a natural affinity with children, so your child will feel comfortable and relaxed during the exam.

If you’d like to know more about the expert pediatric services available at Comprehensive Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, call or use the online form to book an appointment today.