Sick Visits

Sick Visits services offered in Germantown, TN

When you or your child isn’t feeling well, you need quick, compassionate, and effective medical care. That’s just what you’ll get at Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine in Germantown, Tennessee. Jaya Venkataraman, MD, Kimberly Randolph, FNP, Jessica Robbins, DNP, and the team provide sick visits to help you when you have a sudden fever, abdominal pain, croupy cough, or any number of illnesses or injuries. The team also offers same-day appointments for your most urgent needs, so call now for an appointment or you can easily book one online.

Sick Visits Q & A

What are sick visits?

A sick visit is an appointment that your provider designates to address new or worsening symptoms you’re experiencing, such as a high or prolonged fever, earache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, or rash.

If you or your child isn’t feeling well and the symptoms aren’t improving, schedule a sick visit as soon as possible. The caring team at Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine is eager to help you figure out what’s making you feel unwell and get you on the road to recovery quickly.

Can I get a same-day appointment when I’m sick?

Most likely. The Germantown Pediatric and Family Medicine team understands the importance of getting in quickly when you or your child doesn’t feel well, so they reserve several same-day sick appointments for urgent needs. Call as early in the day as possible, and the team will do their best to ensure you get the care you need.

What can I expect at a same-day sick appointment?

A same-day sick appointment includes a thorough evaluation to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan. Here’s what you can typically expect:

Symptom review: Your provider asks you about the onset, duration, and severity of your symptoms. She’ll also inquire about any home remedies or medications you’ve already tried.
Vital signs check: This includes heart rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, depending on your symptoms.
Physical exam: This is a physical hands-on assessment of the affected parts of your body, such as a throat check and swab, having you breathe in and out to listen to your lungs, checking your ears and throat for infection, or assessing a rash.
Diagnostic testing: If necessary, you may need to take a rapid test for flu, COVID-19, or strep.
Diagnosis and treatment plan: Either Dr. Jaya, Kimberly, or Jennifer makes a diagnosis and clearly explains what’s causing your symptoms and recommends a treatment plan that may include home care instructions and prescriptions.
Follow-up: Your provider lets you know what to watch for as you recover, and if a follow-up visit is recommended.

The practice offers same-day sick visits to provide quick and compassionate care so you can get answers and plan to feel better. Call now to schedule an appointment, or simply click online at your convenience.