pototmac pediatrics patient portal

FASTpath

All families at Potomac Pediatrics are on the FASTpath. FASTpath means that we are committed to making your time in our office all about your child and not about insurance claims. When on the FASTpath you will:

New to the World

We are so lucky to have so many great birthing centers. You really cannot go wrong so choose the hospital that best suits your families needs. When your baby is born the house pediatricians will care for your baby. We ask that you call us when you know your discharge date so we can set up your first appointment in the office.

New to Our Practice

If your child is due for a checkup, please call the office to schedule that appointment. Click here to view the recommended checkup schedule. Please note that many insurances require 365 days between annual, preventative visits after age 2.

Our Testimonials

Nicest doctors office ever! We love everyone from the front desk staff to nurses to doctors! Always on time and so professional, knowledgeable and pleasant. -Konstandina Z.

Learn more about our seminars and classes

Join us for a FREE prenatal session. This session is led by one of our board certified pediatricians where they will share the vision of Potomac Pediatrics and help prepare you for welcoming your newborn into the world.

Watch our videos

Potomac Pediatrics is revolutionizing the patient experience with our one-stop shop approach.

Accolades

Voted as one of the “Top Doctors” in the Washingtonian Magazine for 2017. Dr. Kaplan is a board

Back to Sleep, Tummy to Play

by Michelle Place, CRNP-P Ever since 1992 when the American Academy of Pediatrics instituted the “Back to Sleep” campaign, the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has dropped dramatically. In this same time period, however, there has been a huge increase in babies developing flat heads. They are also rolling over, sitting up and starting

The Who, Why, When, What and How of Putting your Baby on a Schedule

By: Michelle Place, CRNP-P Who: Every human baby born onto this earth. Why: Routine is Important. Infants crave consistency because knowing what to expect is comforting. Providing a routine ensures that all basic needs are provided in a timely manner. When babies are not sleep-deprived or hungry it puts them in the best frame of

TWO PAINFUL BREASTFEEDING ISSUES: PLUGGED DUCTS & MASTITIS

TWO PAINFUL BREASTFEEDING ISSUES: PLUGGED DUCTS & MASTITIS By Maureen Mills RN, IBCLC and Natalia Darling PA-C You’re so excited because you actually slept long enough to have a dream. But, the excitement doesn’t last because you realize that one of your breasts hurts BAD. You may have a plugged duct. And you’ll know you have

TOP 10 TIPS TO SURVIVE DISTRACTED BREASTFED BABIES

TOP 10 TIPS TO SURVIVE DISTRACTED BREASTFED BABIES By Maureen Mills, RN, IBCLC Your baby latches on to start to nurse. But then your baby hears your toddler walking by and BAM! baby pulls off, or doesn’t pull off (OUCH!) so he can watch big sister. Your baby keeps getting distracted and you keep getting frustrated. Around 3 months old, any little

Office Hours

If you need us before or after our regular office hours due to an emergency situation, please call 911. If you need us for a non-urgent matter that does require after hours attention, please call the office closest to you to be connected to the on-call physician.

Arriving For Your Appointment

New patients are asked to arrive 30 minutes early to complete paperwork. You can download and print the patient forms from each practice's website and complete them prior to your appointment.

Billing

We require payment of your co-payment and past-due account balances at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, debit and all major credit cards.

Insurance

We will submit claims to most major insurance carriers. Please bring your insurance card and I.D. with you to every visit so we can ensure that our records are accurate.

Cancellations or Rescheduling

To better serve the needs of all our patients, we ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule appointments. We make every effort to stay on schedule, although emergencies arise.

Refill Requests

We are happy to help with refill requests during regular office hours, so please call your doctor's office to let us know what you need.

After Hours & Emergencies

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911. However, if you need after-hours advice for a medical concern, please call the closest office to you and our answering service will assist you.

NEW PATIENTS

We are currently registering patients for the new portal from our recently scheduled appointments. You can expect a welcome email with your child's registration PIN ahead of the appointment.

Please register for your account as soon as possible after you receive your welcome email

Check your email for the Welcome Email to register...... REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS