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Pediatrics

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Our Optum Pediatricians are experts in the health of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Our pediatric physicians serve as your child’s personal doctor, and coordinate care to address a wide variety of concerns, including illness, injury, growth and development, nutrition, immunizations, physical fitness, safety, behavior, emotional and family problems, and school and learning issues. We diagnose and treat a full range of acute and chronic illnesses, from common infections and minor trauma, to malignancies and inherited disorders. Our services include:

• Acute illness
• ADHD
• Adolescent issues
• Childhood immunizations
• Children with special needs
• Dietary consultations and nutrition therapy
• Sports physicals
• Well-child care

Pediatrics clinics
Clinics	Providers
Pediatrics - Coors 2929 Coors Blvd., NW, Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87120	Ramirez, Joseph, MD
Pediatrics - Montgomery East 9101 Montgomery Blvd., NE Albuquerque, NM 87111	Engleman, Patricia, CFNP Lentz, Michael, PA-C, Lead Clinician Martz, Robert, MD Ward, Leslie, MD, Lead Physician
Pediatrics - Rio Rancho 1721 Rio Rancho Blvd., SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124	Good, John, MD, FAAP Kasemsap, Pawitta, MD, Lead Physician Myers, Lori, CPNP

Pediatrics information
Commonly treated conditions:	Our procedures include:
ADD/ADHD Asthma and Allergies Behavior and emotional problems Common infections Infectious Diseases Inherited disorders Learning and school problems Minor trauma Sports injuries	ENT Audioscope screens Cerumen removal Control of epistaxis Removal of foreign body Throat cultures General Surgery Incision and drainage of superficial abscesses Primary care and closure of wounds with subsequent suture removal Primary care and debridement of burns Gynecologic PAP smear Pregnancy prevention & education services Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases Medical Administration of medications Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Drug screening Immunizations and other appropriate IM injections IV therapy for stabilization of acute medical conditions Nebulizer treatments Pertinent examination necessary to evaluate a presenting complaint Preventive exams for WCC Spinal tap Ophthalmologic Fluorescence stain Patching Removal of superficial foreign bodies Vision Screening Orthopedic Ace wrapping Splinting (plaster and soft) Urology Circumcision Urethral catheterization

Bariatrics

We are proud to be the only bariatric program in the state of New Mexico offering three methods ...

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Diabetes educational series

Our Care Management team is here to support you. Attend our two-part educational series to...

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Ophthalmology & Optometry

The Optum Ophthalmology and Optometry department offers board-certified, highly specialized phys...

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We are following guidelines set by the CDC and actively working with the State Department of Health on the phased approach for vaccine distribution. If you received your first dose of the vaccine from Optum prior to January 25, 2021, you should have already received your appointment confirmation for the second dose. This appointment confirmation will come via phone, text, or email from the State's COVID-19 vaccine registration portal. For those that received their first dose after January 25, 2021, we provided details following your vaccine on how you can get registered for the second dose.

Additionally, those that received their vaccine prior to January 25, 2021: Due to an administrative error, you may have received a bill for the administration of the vaccine. This bill was incorrectly sent out, and you can disregard it. We have removed the charge from your account. Should you have any further questions, please contact us at 1-505-232-1000.

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Here are three ways to keep you healthy:

1. Don't delay your care.

It is important that you keep up with your routine care and health screenings to help prevent future health issues. Start this year with an Annual Screening Visit. To schedule an appointment, please call our Patient Welcome Center at 1-505-232-1000.

2. Safety in our clinics.

We follow all recommended CDC protocols. This includes requiring masks, social distancing, temperature checks, spaced out appointments, and frequent cleaning and disinfecting.

3. Virtual care options.

We offer many ways for you to receive care--in-person, video visits, curbside visits, etc. Call our Patient Welcome center at 1-505-232-1000 today to learn more.