San Diego pediatrics
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Where can I get same-day care for my child?
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Book with a pediatrician (in-person)
Always check with your child’s pediatrician to see if they have a same-day appointment available.
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Same-day pediatrics care (in-person)
Pediatric care and resources
At Sharp, you can rest easy knowing your child is receiving the very best care, at every age and stage. The following resources are available to help you along the way.
Specialized pediatric services
We offer a range of pediatric programs and services to help your child get the care they need, including:
Immunization and wellness exam schedule
It is important that all children, especially infants and young children, receive recommended immunizations on time.
1 to 3 days after leaving the hospital
Well-child exam
Hepatitis B (if not received at hospital at birth)
14 days
Well-child exam
Hepatitis B (if child hasn't yet received)
6 to 8 weeks
Well-child exam
Pentacel (DTaP, polio, HiB)
Prevnar
Rotavirus
Hepatitis B
4 months
Well-child exam
Pentacel (DTaP, polio, HiB)
Prevnar
Rotavirus
6 months This visit should occur at or after age 6 months.
Well-child exam
Pentacel (DTaP, polio, HiB)
Prevnar
Rotavirus
Hepatitis B
9 months
Well-child exam
HemoCue, if needed
12 months This visit must be scheduled after the child's first birthday.
Well-child exam
MMR
Varicella
Hepatitis A
PPD, if needed
15 months
Well-child exam
DTaP
HiB
Prevnar
18 months
Well-child exam
Hepatitis A (must be 6 months after first dose)
24 months This visit should be scheduled just before the child's second birthday.
Well-child exam
Hepatitis A (if child hasn't yet received second dose)
3 years
Well-child exam
PPD, if needed
4 years This visit must be after the child's fourth birthday.
Well-child exam
Quadracel (DTaP, polio)
ProQuad (MMR, varicella)
PPD, if needed
5 to 10 years
Well-child exam yearly
Tdap (at age 10)
11 to 12 years
Well-child exam yearly
Tdap (if not given at 10 years)
Menactra (meningitis)
HPV (2 doses given 6 months apart)
PPD, if needed
13 to 18 years
Physical exam yearly
Menactra (meningitis, at age 16)
Bexsero (meningitis, 2 doses given 6 months apart; at age 16 to 18)
Receive any missing vaccines
Frequently asked questions
There are two simple ways to find the right doctor for your child:
Search online with our quick, easy-to-use Find a Doctor tool.
Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, to speak with one of our specially trained physician referral specialists. They know our doctors and can help you find the perfect fit.
Existing patients: If your child is an existing patient with a Sharp pediatrician (meaning they have seen their doctor at least once), simply call the pediatrician’s office to make an appointment. Some doctor also offer online scheduling through their sharp.com profile or patient portal.
New patients: If you have selected your child’s doctor, but have not yet had their first appointment, you can call the doctor's office directly or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Some doctor also offer online scheduling for new patients through their sharp.com profile or patient portal.
Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medi-Cal and most managed care and private insurance plans.
Be sure to check with your insurance company to verify specific coverage. Coverage may depend on which Sharp medical group your pediatrician is under. Insurance companies frequently add new plans, and update provider networks and covered services under existing plans.
You can change pediatricians at any time. While it's a good idea to stay with a doctor so they can really get to know your child and their health needs and history, it is most important that you have a pediatrician whom you trust, are comfortable with and is conveniently located near you.
If you need to change your child’s pediatrician, use our Find a Doctor tool to select a new doctor. After that, make sure you call your health plan's member services department to inform them of this change. The phone number is usually located on the back of your insurance card.
Yes, in some cases. But you will need to contact your health plan's member services department to confirm that your coverage allows it.
Some medical groups offer direct access to certain types of specialists, such as allergists, dermatologists and ophthalmologists. And some health plans, such as PPOs, offer direct access to all specialists.
Always check with your child’s pediatrician to see if they have a same-day appointment available. If not, there are several other options for same-day care:
After-hours pediatrics (for Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group patients only)
Speak to a registered nurse after hours (for Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group patients only)
If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, don’t delay care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
To create a Sharp account, go to sharp.com/app. You can also download the Sharp app to a mobile device from the Apple Store or Google Play Store and create an account.
A Sharp account gives you secure, personalized access to manage your health and the care of loved ones from a computer or mobile device.
With a Sharp account, you can:
Schedule medical appointments
Book same-day virtual visits
Message your care team
Check in for appointments
View lab results
Manage and refill prescriptions
Join waitlists for earlier or same-day appointments
Fill out forms before appointments
Pay bills and set up payment plans
Access resources for trusted health information
And more
Sign in, sign up or learn more about a Sharp account. If you need assistance or have questions, we're here to help.
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