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Pediatrics · Newborn to teen

Pediatric care for every stage, with a doctor who knows your child.

Newborn checkups, well-child visits, sick visits when your child needs them, and sports and school physicals. Contact the office to ask about clinician availability.

Meet Dr. James Otter, the practice mascot

Neighborhood Primary Care cares for children from newborns through teens, in Lake Orion and Lapeer. Visits include well-child checkups, sick care when your child needs it, and sports and school physicals.

Care at every age

Newborn and infant

Early checkups, feeding, growth and development.

Toddler and school age

Well-child visits, development, school forms and sick visits.

Teen

Sports and school physicals, adolescent checkups and questions teens want to ask in private.

Meet Dr. James Otter, the practice mascot

Meet Dr. James Otter

Our mascot, made for kids who are nervous about the doctor.

Dr. James Otter is our pediatric mascot at Neighborhood Primary Care. He keeps children company before, during and after a visit, and his favorite saying is "Healthy habits make happy habitats!"

Download Dr. Otter’s coloring book to keep learning about healthy habits at home.

What to expect

Your first visit, step by step.

  1. Book online or call

    Choose your location and a visit type.

  2. Complete forms

    Download the patient forms, complete them before the visit and bring them with you.

  3. Visit with your provider

    Time to ask questions, with no rush and no overbooking.

Bring with you

  • Insurance card and photo ID
  • Immunization records, if you have them
  • A list of current medications

Parent questions

Frequently asked questions

Do you see children on the same day they are sick?

We reserve weekday time for same-day sick visits. Call to confirm availability and the Saturday schedule at your preferred office.

Do you accept my insurance?

Use the insurance checker to find your exact plan and any PCP requirements. Call us if your plan is not listed or you need help checking.

Can I do a visit by video?

Some concerns can be addressed by phone or video. Our team will advise whether your child needs an in-office examination or testing.