Atrium Health Levine Children's Rutherford Pediatrics
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Children’s Rutherford Pediatrics provider.
Conveniently located in Rutherfordton, NC, the board-certified pediatricians and advanced practice professionals at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Rutherford Pediatrics are specially trained in children’s primary care.
We provide general pediatrics, with services that include well-child checkups, immunizations, same-day sick visits and care for chronic conditions. If more specialized care is needed, we’re seamlessly connected to Levine Children’s Hospital – home to top pediatric specialists, it’s the Charlotte region’s only children’s hospital recognized among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.
From the day your child is born and as they grow up, count on us to deliver exceptional pediatric primary care, close to home.
Find a pediatrician and schedule a visit at Rutherford Pediatrics now.
Services
- Newborn care and well-child visits
- 24-hour nurse phone line
- Vaccines, including for COVID-19 and flu
- Developmental, hearing and vision screening
- Chronic condition management and treatment
- School, sports and camp physicals
- Minor injury treatment
- Diet and nutrition guidance
- Laboratory services
- Office tours for families who are expecting a newborn or are new to town
- Breastfeeding advice and expertise
Schedule an Office Tour
Picking a pediatrician is one of the first decisions you'll make for your child's well-being. By scheduling a tour, you can check out our office, meet the team and see if we're the best fit for your family.
Ready for a tour? Schedule online or call our office.
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Pediatric Primary Care for Newborns
How many checkups will they have? Why are vaccines so important? What should you look for in a pediatrician? As a first-time parent, you may have lots of questions about your baby’s health care. See what to expect in the first year of your little one’s life, plus what makes Atrium Health Levine Children’s the best choice for families like yours.
From expert pediatricians and advanced practice providers to international board-certified lactation consultants, count on us for expert newborn care and advice every step of the way.
Even before they’re born, you want the best for your child. And this includes the best care. With Atrium Health Levine Children’s, your child gets the compassionate care they deserve from the day they’re born and as they grow up.
Children typically have frequent well-child visits in the first few years, then once a year starting at age 3. These visits include vaccinations, as well as routine screenings and measurements. See the well-check visit schedule from birth to age 18.
A few days before your child’s appointment, you’ll receive an email and text reminder about their visit. These messages will include a link to MyAtriumHealth, where you can check in online before your appointment. eCheck-In includes quick questionnaires about your child’s health history and allergies, as well as confirming insurance information is correct. This will make check-in at the appointment easier and give your provider the opportunity to review information before your child’s appointment.
Yes! We know it’s not always easy to sit in a waiting room with little ones, and sometimes you just want to avoid extra germs. For your convenience, you can check in online using eCheck-In and wait from the comfort of your car until it’s time for your visit.
On the morning of your appointment, you’ll receive a text reminder. Simply reply “HERE” to let us know you’re waiting in your car, and we’ll text you when your provider is ready.
In addition to same-day sick visits at your pediatrician’s office, Atrium Health Levine Children’s has convenient ways to get care 24/7 – even from the comfort of home. This includes urgent care video visits, eVisits and live chats with pediatric nurses, as well as children’s urgent care locations and emergency rooms. Find care now and see all your options.
MyAtriumHealth is our patient portal, where you can schedule and check in for appointments, send messages to your child’s doctor, request prescription refills and pay bills. You can also access virtual care options, including urgent care video visits, eVisits and live chats with pediatric nurses.
Visit MyAtriumHealth.org to create an account.
When your teen turns 13, they can request their own MyAtriumHealth account and parental access automatically becomes limited. This change is required by state law to protect your teen’s privacy and help them feel comfortable seeking care for sensitive issues. Learn more about setting up an account for your teen.
Because they’re part of Atrium Health Levine Children's, your pediatrician can seamlessly connect your child to top pediatric specialists in more than 30 areas of pediatric medicine – including some you can only find here. They’re also connected to Levine Children’s Hospital, the only children’s hospital in the Charlotte region to be named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
Our Pediatricians and Advanced Provider Professionals
Located in Rutherfordton, NC, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Rutherford Pediatrics makes finding a pediatrician in your neighborhood easy. Our team of expert pediatricians and nurses care for kids of all ages, with well-child visits, vaccinations, sick visits, and all the pediatric primary care your child needs to get and stay healthy. Find a pediatrician near you, and schedule an appointment online.