New Patients
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit is the beginning of a long-term partnership in your child’s health. From newborns to young adults, our pediatric team takes time to listen, explain, and celebrate every milestone.
Here’s what you can expect:
- A warm, family-friendly environment focused on comfort and trust
- Thorough review of your child’s medical history and developmental needs
- Guidance on nutrition, sleep, growth, and preventive care
- Time with your pediatrician to answer every question

Why Families Choose Health Care for Children
At Health Care for Children, we believe that Compassion for Kids isn’t just a motto — it’s the heart of everything we do.
Families choose us because we offer:
- Comprehensive pediatric care from birth through age 22
- Experienced, board-certified providers who truly care
- Convenient location in Kansas City’s Northland, close to Liberty, Gladstone, and Kearney
- Same-day appointments for urgent needs
- Behavioral and developmental health support under the same roof
We’re proud to serve generations of families — and we’d be honored to care for yours.

How to Become a New Patient
Joining our practice is easy:
- Complete the online “Request an Appointment” form.
- Select New Patient and indicate if the child is a newborn.
- Our team will contact you to schedule your first visit and confirm insurance coverage.
- Prepare for your visit by reviewing our What to Expect and Our Providers pages.
Ready to join our family?
Explore Our Services
Once you’re established with our clinic, you’ll have access to our full range of care — all under one roof:
Newborn Care
Well-Child Visits
Immunizations & Vaccines for Children (VFC)
Behavioral & Developmental Health
Sports Physicals
Lactation Support
Adolescent & Young Adult Care
Sick Child Visits
Expecting a baby? Visit our Expectant Mothers page to learn how to schedule your newborn’s first appointment.

Your Child’s Health Starts Here
Every child deserves a pediatrician who sees the whole picture — body, mind, and heart.
Let’s grow healthy together.