When should my newborn have their first visit?
Within 2 to 3 days of leaving the hospital. Call us before discharge and we will hold a time. We check weight, jaundice and feeding and answer your questions.
Answers
Straight answers to common questions
Short, provider-reviewed answers to the questions Alpharetta parents ask Dare2Care Pediatrics most, from fevers and feeding to school forms and vaccines.
Newborns & feeding
Growth & development
Do you see children with autism or special needs?
Yes. Dare2Care Pediatrics is a Patient-Centered Medical Home for children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities and complex medical needs: screening, diagnosis coordination, ongoing primary care, and one plan shared with therapists, specialists and schools.
How do I choose a pediatrician for a child with special needs?
Look for a medical home: a practice that offers longer visits, coordinates with therapists and schools, helps with IEP and waiver paperwork, and has a provider trained in developmental and behavioral health. Dare2Care Pediatrics in Alpharetta offers all of these.
Behavioral & mental health
Do you see children with autism or special needs?
Yes. Dare2Care Pediatrics is a Patient-Centered Medical Home for children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities and complex medical needs: screening, diagnosis coordination, ongoing primary care, and one plan shared with therapists, specialists and schools.
Vaccines
When should my child get a flu shot?
Every child 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year, ideally in September or October before flu season starts. Children under 9 getting it for the first time need two doses a month apart.
Which immunization schedule do you follow?
We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, which protects against 18 diseases. The full schedule by age is on our immunizations page, and we build catch-up plans for missed doses.
Illness & symptoms
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes. Call or text (770) 615-7000 when the office opens at 9:00 AM and we will see your child that day, in the office or by telehealth when appropriate.
Do you offer telehealth visits?
Yes, for established patients, on weekdays. Rashes, pink eye, medication follow-ups and behavioral health check-ins often work well by video; fevers in babies and breathing problems need to be seen in person.
How much acetaminophen or ibuprofen can I give my child?
Dose by weight, not age, using the AAP dosing tables: acetaminophen every 4–6 hours (no more than 5 doses a day) from 3 months with our okay, ibuprofen every 6–8 hours from 6 months. Never give aspirin. Call us for babies under 3 months.
What should I do if my child has a fever at night?
If your baby is under 3 months, or your child has trouble breathing, a stiff neck, a purple rash or is hard to wake, go to the ER or call 911. Otherwise give fluids and weight-based acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and call us in the morning.
When can my child return to school after being sick?
Once they are fever-free for 24 hours without fever medicine, vomiting and diarrhea have stopped for 24 hours, and they are well enough to take part. A lingering cough alone is not a reason to stay home. Strep needs 12 hours of antibiotics first.
School & sports
Do you complete school, daycare and sports forms?
Yes. Bring Georgia Form 3300, Form 3231, GHSA sports forms, camp or daycare forms to a well visit and we complete them there at no charge. Forms from a recent well visit can often be completed without a new appointment.
When can my child return to school after being sick?
Once they are fever-free for 24 hours without fever medicine, vomiting and diarrhea have stopped for 24 hours, and they are well enough to take part. A lingering cough alone is not a reason to stay home. Strep needs 12 hours of antibiotics first.
Seasonal
When should my child get a flu shot?
Every child 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year, ideally in September or October before flu season starts. Children under 9 getting it for the first time need two doses a month apart.
Practice news
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Dare2Care Pediatrics is accepting new patients from birth through age 21. Complete the new patient forms online, then call or text (770) 615-7000 to schedule a first visit; newborns are seen within days of leaving the hospital.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. Dr. Viswanadham is fluent in Spanish and sees patients in English or Spanish. Please tell the front desk your preferred language when you book.
Do you speak Spanish? ¿Hablan español?
Sí. Dr. Madhuri Viswanadham is fluent in Spanish and sees Spanish-speaking families directly, without an interpreter, for every kind of visit. Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (770) 615-7000 para hacer una cita.
Is Dare2Care Pediatrics a Patient-Centered Medical Home?
Yes. Dare2Care Pediatrics is recognized by NCQA as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, a standard for practices that offer same-day access, coordinate care with specialists and schools, and track outcomes for every patient.
What are your office hours?
We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on weekends. Same-day sick appointments are available on weekdays; call or text when we open.
What should I bring to my child’s first visit?
Your insurance card, a photo ID, your child’s immunization records and any prior medical records, a list of current medications, and the completed new patient forms. For newborns, bring the hospital discharge paperwork.
Which areas of Georgia do you serve?
Our Alpharetta office serves Johns Creek, Milton, Cumming, Roswell, Suwanee, Duluth and North Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. Several families drive an hour or more from Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Jonesboro, and telehealth follow-ups reach established patients anywhere in Georgia.