The safety and health of your children are our primary concern. We are closely monitoring the status of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We will continue to follow the CDC’s most up-to-date recommendations for protecting your family in our office. As such, we ask that visitors carefully read signage before entering the office. We have dedicated entrances for well and sick visits. If in doubt, please call before arriving.
Please call our office before coming to visit. We will determine whether your child can be managed at home, can be evaluated via a TeleHealth Visit or will require evaluation at our office.
Please be aware of the following changes to our normal business hours:
We will be open Monday, January 18, 2021 our normal hours.
Basic Screening for Coronavirus (COVID-19) risk:
Important Information Concerning COVID-19 Testing:
NOT ALL COVID-19 TESTS ARE THE SAME. "Rapid antibody tests" do not indicate if you have an active infection, it can take 10-14 days before an infected individual gains enough antibodies to test positive. The "gold standard" for current infections is the "RT-PCR" test. There is a period of time (3-5 days) between when a person is exposed to the virus and when there is enough of the virus in the body to detect in a test (sometimes called sufficient viral load). During that time, a person may have no symptoms and would have a negative COVID-19 test, but they would still be infected and potentially contagious to others. This is why it is vital that you follow quarantine guidelines.
NOT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TESTED. Diagnostic tests are intended to determine with a high level of confidence whether an individual is currently infected with the virus. These tests could be used for individuals who are suspected of having COVID-19 because of their symptoms, asymptomatic individuals who have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, or individuals in particularly high-risk groups who have participated in large gatherings.
Due to the complexities of performing an accurate COVID-19 tests and high chance of false results with rapid tests (see latest information here), we do not perform COVID-19 testing in our office. We are following the guidance set forth by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and making referrals to their testing centers for the PCR testing as appropriate. A list of known COVID-19 testing sites can be found by clicking on the button below. As pediatric testing centers become available, we will update information here and on our Facebook page.
Please Read The Following Notices Regarding Coronavirus Disease - 2019 (COVID-19)
If you fear that your child has been exposed or might be sick with Coronavirus – please call to speak with our nurse in order that we can properly triage you and make sure that your child receives prompt care. Please refer to the resources that we are providing on how to protect your child during and outbreak.
Important Information:
We have now changed to our Winter Office Hours. Starting September 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, Vickery Pediatrics will be open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Sick visits are scheduled for same day, so please call early.
Winter/Holiday Hours
- Winter Hours:
Monday through Friday 9 am – 5 pm (closed for Lunch Between 12:00pm - 1:00pm).
Use the Apple App Store or Android App Store to download the Healow kids app (for children from birth to 12 years of age) or the Healow app (for children ages 12 and up) to gain secure access to your child’s medical information and communications through your smart device.
About Vickery Pediatrics
At Vickery Pediatrics, we treat your child as if they were one of our own. From their first visit, we strive to provide individualized care that is tailored to meet your child’s unique needs. The advantage of a small family-based practice is that by seeing the same medical provider consistently, your child is able to receive the best continuity of care. Our goal is to become a partner in your child’s healthcare, thereby allowing us to provide compassionate, personalized care.
We provide pediatric healthcare from birth through age 21 years. Our friendly and helpful staff include three board-certified Pediatricians, a Registered Nurse and several Medical Assistants. We also boast certified billing staff and front office staff to help make life easier when your child needs sick or well care, referrals to other providers or insurance assistance.
When it comes to having a Cumming, GA pediatrics office that families rely on we pride ourselves on constantly striving to improve our services. We utilize the latest technology available and adhere to the highest standards of care in the industry. Our office is fully integrated electronically. This allows our doctors and patients access to their medical information (24 hours a day) through our website and Patient Portal (secure login). Patient Portal allows parents to access their child’s personal health information, request refills, leave messages for our nurse or billing staff, as well as request well-child care annual appointments. All prescriptions are faxed to your preferred pharmacy while you are checking out to decrease errors and promote a speedy recovery for your child.
Vickery Pediatrics now has an online bill pay option! Visit https://pay.instamed.com to make an account or a one-time payment. It is easy and simple to use, just search for Vickery Pediatrics and follow the steps. You can pay with your credit/debit, HSA or bank account. *Make sure to put your child’s name as the Patient ID so we know where to credit your payment!*
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