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Beaumont Hospital, Troy Expands Pediatric Services; Opens Specialty Clinic

Beaumont Children’s Hospital physicians at the new outpatient clinic specialize in a variety of pediatric services including gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonology (lung disease) and elective and emergency surgery.

“This clinic expands the range of pediatric subspecialty services offered at Beaumont, Troy,” says David DeWitte, M.D., chief, department of Pediatrics, Beaumont Hospital, Troy. “It brings the expertise of Beaumont Children’s Hospital closer for children and parents in northern Oakland and Macomb.”

In addition to the Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic, Beaumont, Troy’s Emergency Center has an area specifically designed for infants, children and adolescents. This area is staffed with pediatric nurse practitioners who assess, plan and coordinate care for children seen in the EC. A 24-hour, on-site pediatric hospitalist is also available for consultation.

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For nonemergent issues, a Pediatric After-Hours Clinic, staffed by a board-certified pediatrician, is available during evenings and weekends. This clinic sees children with nonemergency illnesses and minor conditions, such as earaches, coughs, sore throats and low-grade fevers. No appointment is necessary.

“It is our goal to deliver a family-centered approach by providing the best possible treatment for our pediatric patients,” says Brian Berman, M.D., chairman, department of Pediatrics, and pediatrician-in-chief, Beaumont Children's Hospital.

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Adds Dr. Berman, “By adding specialized services addressing the needs of pediatric patients at our Troy hospital, we are making our services more accessible, and improving the patient and parent experience.”

The clinic is located in suite 615, Area C, at Beaumont, Troy, 44201 Dequindre Road, just south of M-59.

To connect with a pediatric physician at the Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic at Beaumont, Troy, call (248) 964-9660. For all other Beaumont Children’s Hospital specialists, call our 24/7 physician access hotline: 855-480-KIDS (5437).

Source: Beaumont Health System

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