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We are a pediatric office located on the Central Coast of California in Atascadero, a small city in rural San Luis Obispo County. We are a “full service” pediatric practice that provides comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and young adults up to age 21 (and sometimes beyond…).
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Our personalized services include:
- Health maintenance exams, anticipatory guidance, and preventative medicine
- Pre participation sports and camp exams
- All suggested immunizations
- Evaluation and treatment of illnesses
- Coordination of medical services and management of children with chronic diseases and/or disabilities
- Adolescent gynecologic services
- Travel counselling and vaccinations for the entire family
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Care providers include three experienced board certified pediatricians, and a fabulous certified pediatric nurse practitioner.
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Dr. Brian Patterson MD, FAAP
(Medical Doctor, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine)
Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. James Tedford MD, FAAP
(Medical Doctor, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine)
Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Michael McNerney MD, FAAP
(Medical Doctor, St. George's University School of Medicine)
Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Ellen Castellanos RN, CPNP
(Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Loma Linda University)
Certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!
Parents, some of you may or may not know, but our nurse practitioner, Ellen, is now on a medical leave. Below is a letter to you, our parents and patients, that Ellen wanted to share:
To our Patients,
I will be out of the office on medical leave for the next 6-7 months. I was recently diagnosed with
breast cancer and will be receiving treatment - for a cure!!
(Ladies, get your yearly gynecologic exam and mammogram if you are of the age!)
I look forward to returning in the Spring to the patients and families and the job that I love.
Ellen
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO PATTERSON AND TEDFORD PEDIATRICS!!
Santa will make his annual appearance at our office on Friday, December 9th between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.!!! Bring your little ones (or big ones!) to see Santa and have their picture taken by Cindy Franklin! Milk and cookies will be served.
Please bring an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the Womens Shelter.
HOLIDAY HOURS!!
The holidays are fast approaching and we are looking forward to spending time with family and friends.
Thanksgiving hours will be:
Monday & Tuesday, November 21 & 22, normal hours, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 23, we will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Thursday, November 24, we will be closed to enjoy a hearty and healthy Thanksgiving dinner!
Friday, November 25, we will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Thank you for your continued support and from our office to your family, we would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
Christmas hours will be:
Friday, December 23, normal hours, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Monday, December 26, our office will be closed
Enjoy your holiday season with family and friends!!
New Year's hours will be:
Friday, December 30, normal hours, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Monday, January 2, 2012, our office will be closed
HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL!!
PLEASE EXCUSE OUR DUST!! We are currently renovating our website and patient portal so for the time being you can no longer access your child's immunization records or make a payment from our website. If you want to make a payment on-line, please go to our secure website at https://pay.instamed.com. Our provider ID is pat.ted.peds.
Thank you for your patience while we work on a new and improved website!!
New vaccine requirements for school!!
State law is now requiring Tdap vaccines to all children heading into Jr. High. Please make sure that all of your child's vaccines are up to date. Click on the link below to see more information on vaccine requirements.
A DOZEN FUN FAMILY RITUALS
JUST A REMINDER:
As of June 1st 2011 we are no longer accepting CenCal/MediCal insurance. If you have CenCal insurance, you should have received a letter in the mail. If you haven't, please call the office so we can assist you with this difficult transition.
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A NEW OFFICE POLICY STARTING JUNE 1, 2010
We are implementing a new office policy starting June 1, 2010, regarding the filling out of various forms. Due to the increase in staff hours for completing school, camp, and sports forms; home health and home therapy forms; letters for school and PE absences; and professional letters we have found it necessary to start charging a nominal fee for completing such forms and letters. The new fees are as follows:
One-page forms (school, camp, etc.): $5.00
Multi-page forms (school, camp, etc.): $10.00
Professional business letter: $20-$100 (based on time)
We require a 48-hour interal to fill out forms. You will be given an invoice and will need to pay for the provider's services at the time you pick up the forms. These charges will NOT BE APPLIED to forms that are presented during an actual office visit or physical exam.
Thank you for your understanding and please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
Be sure to use our WebPortal to access information on visits, immunizations, growth charts and billing.
Would you like to receive a monthly e-mail with our Newsletter and Hot Topic?
E-mail our business office at cassie@pattersonandtedford.com and write "Monthly E-mail" on the subject line.
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