When your child is sick or in pain, getting quick, compassionate, quality pediatric care is important. Steven C. Shoham, MD, and his team at Shoham Medical, located in Granada Hills, California, offer urgent care and same-day appointments for children aged newborn to young adult. Whether you suspect an ear infection or they have a sore throat, Shoham Medical can help. For an urgent care visit, call or schedule an appointment online now.
Shoham Medical provides pediatric urgent care for acute and minor conditions that may come up suddenly. Urgent care treatment is not for life-threatening emergencies, which should be evaluated in the emergency room or by calling 911.
Instead, urgent care is for childhood problems that aren’t life-threatening and may need same-day treatment. Dr. Shoham and his team understand that when your child is feeling sick or in pain, you need to see a qualified provider as soon as possible. They seek to always offer efficient and timely care.
The team of providers at Shoham Medical see children and young adults for problems that include:
If your child has any of these problems, Shoham Medical offers same-day appointments diagnose and treat whatever is concerning you.
During your child’s urgent care visit, your pediatrician provides diagnosis, care, and treatment by:
If your child needs more specialized or emergency room care, your pediatrician coordinates their health care so that they get the best care possible.
Most parents seek pediatric medical care for minor injuries or non-emergent health concerns. When your child has these types of problems, urgent care can help you avoid hours of waiting in the emergency room.
However, an emergency room is best for children who have:
If your newborn is fewer than two months old and has a rectal temperature of 100.4℉ or more, it is important that you seek emergent evaluation.
For a same-day appointment, call or schedule online with Shoham Medical.