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• posted: Feb. 22, 2019
• autism

A childhood diagnosis like autism produces many questions and concerns. Arming yourself with knowledge about this condition and what it means for your child is a necessity in order to Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2018
• ADHD,  Learning Disabilities,  Individualized Learning Program

Is your child struggling to get a proper education because of a learning disability? If so, contact your Gaithersburg, MD, pediatrician, Dr. Farnoush Jamali at Prime Pediatrics. IEP in Gaithersburg Individualized Education Program (IEP) helps children integrate in a Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2018

Find out what to expect when your child comes in for their annual physical. Most schools require that students get a sports physical from their doctor every year. Even if your Read More

• posted: May 03, 2018
• Wellness Checkups

Children need to go to the doctor for a wellness checkup at least once a year. At a wellness checkup, the pediatrician can help catch any problems early, when they Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2018
• sports injuries

When a child is injured, a proper healing process is especially crucial because their limbs, bones, and brains are still developing. Even if an injury seems minor, it’s worthwhile to Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2018
• Infant

Your child’s safety is your responsibility, even when your baby is sleeping.Your pediatrician is available to provide you with helpful tips to keep your baby safe while he or she is Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2018
• Strep Throat

Having strep throat seems to be a rite of passage for most children. It's a highly contagious bacterial infection, but many of its symptoms can mimic other issues. At Prime Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2017
• ADHD

You worry about your child's impulsiveness and restless behavior. Her first grade teacher says she cannot sit still for story time, and quiet work is almost impossible work. You've heard of ADHD (Attention Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2017
• Hearing Tests,  Ear Infections

Ear infections, acute maladies of the middle ear caused by viruses or bacteria, affect millions of young children annually, states the American Academy of Pediatrics. Your Gaithersburg, MD children's doctor, Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2017
• Poisons,  Safety

Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2017
• sun protection

According to American Academy of Dermatology, just one sunburn during childhood can double their lifetime risk of melanoma, the deadliestform of skin cancer. Their young and sensitive is the most Read More

• posted: May 11, 2017
• ear infection

Ear infections occur when fluid becomes trapped in the middle ear. Ear infections can develop in children and adults. Prime Pediatrics, which is located in Gaithersburg, MD, treats all kinds Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2017

Taking care of your child’s health is the most important thing you can do for them at any age. With the help Dr. Farnoush Jamali in Gaithersburg, MD, you can Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2017
• colds

Colds and allergies have several symptoms in common, which can make it difficult to identify the differences between the two. When your children are experiencing symptoms, it can be especially Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2016
• autism

Find out if your little one might be displaying signs of autism. With autism occurring in about 1 in every 68 children, according to the CDC, more and more people are Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2016
• sports injuries

How your pediatrician in Gaithersburg can help It’s important for your child to be active, but playing sports also puts your child at risk for sports injuries. You need to know Read More