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Which insurance plans do you accept?

We accept most major medical health plans, and we make it easy for you. See our payments page.

How soon after delivery can my baby travel?

Generally, a healthy baby may travel by car or plane soon after birth.

When can I take my baby out in public?

You can take your newborn out to a non-crowded environment at any time.

Do you perform circumcisions?

No. Hospitalists perform circumcisions in the hospital

How do you feel about homeopathy and alternative medicine?

We do not discourage the use of alternative medicine, assuming there are no harmful side effects. However, for most alternative remedies there is little scientific documentation to prove their effectiveness. It is our philosophy to avoid unnecessary medications and interventions. We feel that less is better.

What about the recent controversy surrounding immunizations?

Immunizations represent one of the most impressive medical advances of our age. Devastating diseases such as whooping cough (pertussis), meningitis, and polio, which used to claim the lives of many children, have almost disappeared. Other less severe but unpleasant diseases, such as chicken pox or the flu (influenza), can now be prevented. Since most of […]

When do you begin immunizations, and how often do you give them?

At Rainbow Pediatrics of Fayetteville, we adhere to the immunization schedules recommended by the AAP. No baby likes shots, so we do our best to keep the needles to a minimum. Please see our immunization schedule for more information.

Do you give all the immunizations that are recommended?

Yes, we administer all the immunizations (aka vaccinations) currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics; these immunizations have been proven safe and effective. When a new vaccine is introduced, the AAP carefully reviews the benefits and efficacy before offering it to patients. And so do we.

What should I do in an emergency?

There’s always a Rainbow Pediatrics of Fayetteville provider on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After hours, the office answering machine will give you the on-call number, which forwards you directly to our after hours answering service. They will contact the on call provider if needed. In case of a true emergency, […]

What if I have a non-urgent question?

If you have a medical question, you can call the office during the day. At Rainbow Pediatrics of Fayetteville, we make a point of being available. During office hours, we have a nurse voice mail that is constantly monitored.

How soon can I get an appointment if my child is sick?

We try to accommodate sick visits the day you call.

How are visits routinely scheduled?

Appointments for physical exams follow the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule. See the following link (put a link to the well child check schedule) For your convenience we offer sick walk in times Monday-Friday 8:00-9:00 at the Robeson Street and Hope Mills locations. All other sick visits will need to be scheduled by calling […]

Will we have to wait at a routine office visit?

We know your time is valuable, so we do our best to stick to the schedule and limit your wait. However, our philosophy is to make sure that each concern is properly addressed, even if that means we occasionally get backed up. The important thing is that parents know that when they or their kids […]

What happens during Well Child visits?

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With which hospital are you affiliated?

We are affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Health System, 1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone (910) 615-4000, www.capefearvalley.com

Can we see the same provider at each visit?

Rainbow Pediatrics of Fayetteville feels that is it important for you to obtain the highest quality of care by receiving treatment from the same provider. This is not always possible, due to provider availability. Our staff will always give you the option of waiting until your requested provider is available. For sick visits, you can […]

Will you come see our baby in the hospital?

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What is unique about this practice?

At Rainbow Pediatrics, we emphasize a common-sense approach and try to avoid unnecessary interventions. When a patient is ill, we prescribe only those medications with a proven benefit, and we follow-up closely until our patient makes a full recovery. We are family oriented and believe in putting your family first. We also have a kid […]

How many providers are in the practice?

See our Doctors and Staff page for the list of all our doctors and pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs).

How do I become a patient?

Call the office location where you would like to establish treatment. They will mail you a New Patient Questionnaire. When we receive the completed questionnaire, it will be review for approval. A member of our staff will contact you to schedule an appointment. This process usually takes about a week. Occasionally, we do limit the […]