Pediatrics Care

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General Pediatrics

At MercyOne, we know health powers your child’s life. Nothing is more important to our pediatricians than building a relationship with your family for every stage, from scheduled immunizations for your newborn to sports physicals for your high school senior. A MercyOne pediatrician will track your child’s growth and provide age-appropriate screenings to discover and treat any issues early. If needed, a MercyOne pediatrician can guide you to a specialist for the best and most appropriate treatment. From the routine to the completely unexpected, you can trust MercyOne pediatricians to give big care to little ones. Because good health powers life.

General Pediatrics Care services and treatments

Age-appropriate screenings
Scheduled immunizations
School, sports and camp physicals
Acute care
Seasonal vaccines
Referrals to specialists

Pediatrics Care Locations

Pediatrics Specialty Care

MercyOne’s pediatric specialists know having a child diagnosed with a chronic condition or injury is stressful for any parent. That’s why we work with your pediatrician to ensure they get care that’s right for them while listening and keeping you informed every step of the way. Whether your child needs surgery to recover from a sports injury or treatment for a heart or stomach condition, MercyOne will give them the best possible experience so they can focus on what’s most important: being a kid.

Pediatrics Specialty Care services and treatments

Pediatrics Urgent Care

For life’s little illnesses and accidents when your child’s doctor is not available, MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care can be your quickest and best destination. From minor cuts that need stitches, to x-rays and strep throat tests, our providers will make your child feel at ease and get them back on the road to good health. For information about urgent care outside of Des Moines, click here.

Pediatrics Urgent Care services and treatments

Minor cuts and simple fractures
Treatments for sore throat, cough, cold or flu
Sprains and strains
Urinary tract infections
Asthma and breathing treatments
On-site or same-day lab and x-ray for rapid diagnosis

Pediatrics Urgent Care

Pediatrics Emergency Care

No parent ever wants their child to need emergency care. But when the unexpected happens, the expert providers at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Emergency Care are ready. With specialized training to treat even the smallest little ones, our providers bring the protocols, procedures and communication skills your family needs during an uncertain time. Your child will be cared for in a child-friendly setting to ease their anxiety and with specialized equipment tailored to serve and treat children.

Pediatrics Emergency Care services and treatments

Bleeding that does not stop after 15 minutes of applying pressure
Difficulty breathing
Fainting or loss of consciousness or confusion and difficulty waking
Fever over 102.5 F
Gaping wounds
Severe or persistent vomiting, diarrhea or blood in stool

Pediatrics Emergency Care

Inpatient Pediatrics Care

If your child needs to be hospitalized, you can be comforted knowing MercyOne has inpatient pediatric units staffed with expert care teams. A physician will refer your child to one of our inpatient pediatric units if they feel a hospitalization is necessary based on their diagnosis, symptoms and treatment plan.

Severe cases may be referred to a higher level of care as needed.

MercyOne Children’s Hospital

From sniffles and stitches to advanced pediatric medicine, MercyOne Children’s Hospital has expert care for your child’s health needs. We provide comprehensive care for children, from pediatric specialists to advanced emergency and trauma care. Located in MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, we offer leading pediatric surgical services, an exceptional pediatric intensive care unit and a Level III NICU. We provide big care for little ones, no matter what life brings.

MercyOne Children's Hospital