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At Cottonwood
Pediatrics -
We are committed to providing your children with the best pediatric care in
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Our goals are to:
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Provide
efficient, high quality service |
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Create and
maintain a friendly, professional environment |
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Value your
child, our patient, and affirm your family and its role in creating a
positive, healthy environment |
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Provide
appropriate intervention and referrals |
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Teach parents
and caregivers of children appropriate care under disease, illness or
injury circumstances |
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Provide
thorough, comprehensive services |
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The Cottonwood
Pediatrics Difference -
We believe that children need health care
providers who are specially trained in children's medicine. |
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What is the difference between a
pediatrician and a family practice doctor?
Dr. Jantz has completed three specialized years of training exclusively in
pediatrics; a family practice doctor receives only a few months training in
pediatrics. They also complete at least 50 hours each year of
continuing medical education exclusively in pediatrics; a family practice
doctor may complete his hours in any age range, so may not have any
additional hours in pediatrics.
Children are not little adults. Their labs, x-rays and problems are
different, and they can get sicker quicker than adults because their immune
systems are still developing. Very young children can't communicate
well, so it is critical to know children's diseases. |
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Why is board certification
important?
Dr. Jantz has
national board certification, which means he has tested above an
acceptable proficiency level in his area of practice. Not everyone
who practices pediatrics is board certified. Sometimes they will say
they are "board eligible," which means they haven't passed the test yet, or
haven't taken it yet. |
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