Pediatric Primary Care
UNC Children’s Primary Care Clinic provides high quality primary care to children and adolescents from birth through age 21. We provide routine well care, sick visits, and follow up for chronic conditions. We are committed to delivering excellent and equitable care for all children in our region regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background, or ability to pay. We welcome all children, including those who have complex medical needs, and would love to have your family join us. At our clinic, your child will be cared for by a team working together to provide the best possible care.
For appointments, call 984-974-6669. Fax 984-974-9609.
Education/Precepting in Continuity Clinic
Continuity clinic offers a unique educational model for resident physicians to see patients independently in a supportive environment under the guidance of a pediatric attending preceptor. Residents are responsible for all aspects of patient care which fosters independent learning and teaches resident physicians the importance of taking ownership of acute care and well-child care of their patients, while having the support and guidance of a faculty preceptor. This environment fosters independent learning while creating unique educational opportunities with each patient encounter that resident physicians discuss with their faculty preceptor. This precepting model allows for ongoing resident growth and independence in pediatric primary care over the course of their three years of residency while allowing for unique in the moment education on all facets of pediatric primary care.
The teen primary care clinic provides primary care to patients 10-21 years old, particularly those who have complex health needs including mental health (including anxiety, depression, ADHD, or eating disorders), sexual and reproductive health (including long-acting reversible contraception), substance use. The clinic support adolescents and young adults who may need more than general primary care, and may or may not need specialty care.
The UNC Children’s Primary Care Clinic offers:
- In-clinic lactation specialists
- In-clinic Spanish interpreters
- Access to free transit via Chapel Hill buses
- On-site lab draws with nearby pharmacy and radiology services through UNC Hospitals
When to Visit
See your UNC Children’s pediatrician when your child needs:
- Well-child visits and routine check-ups, including hearing and vision screening
- Immunizations, including flu shots
- Camp, sports, and school physicals
- Developmental screenings
- Diagnosis and treatment of illness
- Diagnosis and treatment of injuries, including repair of minor lacerations that don’t require stitches
- Management of rashes and other skin conditions
- Management of chronic health conditions, including asthma, allergies, weight management, and diabetes
- Mental health evaluation and treatment
- Behavioral consultations, including evaluation and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Referrals to other specialists
Well-Child Visits
Help keep your child in the best possible health with regular well-child visits. At these visits, your pediatrician will:
- Measure your child’s growth
- Check vital signs, like heart rate and blood pressure
- Perform a physical exam
- Screen vision and hearing
- Give immunizations
- Discuss your child’s development and well-being
We serve children from birth to 21 years and recommend appointments for your child at the ages of birth, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, and 3 years. For children older than 3, visit us for a check-up once a year. Children who take certain medications or with certain health conditions may need to be seen more often.
Same-Day Sick Care
When your child is ill, you want to help him or her feel better as soon as possible. That’s why same-day sick visits are available at each of our pediatric clinics, Monday through Saturday.
If you’re not sure whether your child needs to visit the doctor, contact our clinic. After hours and on Sundays, you may reach the UNC HealthLink nurse advice line at 984-974-6669 to speak with a registered nurse.
