Arbor Pediatrics provides high-quality, personalized medical care for infants, children, and adolescents in Southlake, TX.

Melissa Asgaonkar, MD

Welcome Collin Naugher

We are excited to welcome a new provider to the Arbor Pediatrics team! Collin Naugher is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who joins us from North Fort Worth, where he has been practicing pediatric primary care for the last eight years.

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Inspired by patients. Created for parents.

Arbor Pediatrics was founded on the belief that long-term relationships, continuity of care, and open, accessible communication with your pediatrician are essential elements to great pediatric care.

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Congratulations!

At Arbor Pediatrics, we share your joy and enthusiasm, and look forward to partnering with you on the exciting journey of raising a child. We offer prenatal phone consults, a supportive team, and first-rate medical care for your new family member.

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Explore our library of expert advice from the AAP.

This collection of over 800 handouts from the American Academy of Pediatrics covers 200 topics ranging from Acne to Whooping Cough. Browse by topic or symptom, or use the search bar to find just what you need.

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Take the pain out of pain reliever dosing.

Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medication. We can guide you here on how much acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) to give, based on your child’s weight. (Benadryl too!)

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We are a vaccinating practice.

We firmly believe in the effectiveness of vaccines to prevent serious illness and to save lives, and we have complete confidence in vaccine safety. We believe that all children and young adults should receive the recommended vaccines according to the schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Will your baby be traveling internationally soon?

Measles poses significant risks, especially for young children, leading to severe complications such as pneumonia, brain damage, deafness, and even death. According to the CDC, approximately one in five unvaccinated individuals in the U.S. who contract measles require hospitalization.

To safeguard children against measles, the AAP and CDC recommend administering the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first dose is typically given between 12 and 15 months of age, with a second dose administered between 4 and 6 years. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer 97% protection against measles.

For infants traveling internationally, vaccination can begin as early as 6 months of age.

Please call the office to schedule your appointment to get your baby vaccinated and ready for international travel.

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Will your baby be traveling internationally soon? Measles poses significant risks, especially for young children, leading to severe complications such as pneumonia, brain damage, deafness, and even death. According to the CDC, approximately one in five unvaccinated individuals in the U.S. who contract measles require hospitalization. To safeguard children against measles, the AAP and CDC recommend administering the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first dose is typically given between 12 and 15 months of age, with a second dose administered between 4 and 6 years. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer 97% protection against measles. For infants traveling internationally, vaccination can begin as early as 6 months of age. Please call the office to schedule your appointment to get your baby vaccinated and ready for international travel. 817-865-3564 www.arborpediatrics.com

Happy World Book Day!

Here are some ideas on how to celebrate:

-Start or join a book club
-Donate books
-Engage in a reading challenge
-Get creative with book-related crafts

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Happy World Book Day! Here are some ideas on how to celebrate: -Start or join a book club -Donate books -Engage in a reading challenge -Get creative with book-related crafts

Happy Earth Day!

Here are a few ideas for Earth Day:

-Clean up plastic in your local park or neighborhood

-Plant a tree

-Reduce, reuse, and recycle

-Conserve water

-Start composting

-Connect with nature

-Build a terrarium

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Happy Earth Day! Here are a few ideas for Earth Day: -Clean up plastic in your local park or neighborhood -Plant a tree -Reduce, reuse, and recycle -Conserve water -Start composting -Connect with nature -Build a terrarium

When your child is ready for lessons depends on their individual emotional maturity, physical and developmental abilities, and comfort level in the water.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ages 1 to 4 be enrolled in parent and me swimming and water safety classes. Children 4 and up should be enrolled in lessons as well. For infants <1, there is no evidence that swimming lessons lower drowning risk so classes aren’t recommended but it’s okay to participate together in organized water activities to acclimate your infant to the water.

But remember – swim lessons do not drown proof your child. You should still employ other water safety measures:
- Swim lessons are only one layer of protection - water survival competency skills should be the focus rather than just swim technique
- Constant, focused supervision
- Block access to water during non-swim time

If you have questions about keeping your child safe or if they’re ready for swimming lessons, chat with us at your next wellness visit. Call us today to schedule.

817-865-3564
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When your child is ready for lessons depends on their individual emotional maturity, physical and developmental abilities, and comfort level in the water. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ages 1 to 4 be enrolled in parent and me swimming and water safety classes. Children 4 and up should be enrolled in lessons as well. For infants <1, there is no evidence that swimming lessons lower drowning risk so classes aren’t recommended but it’s okay to participate together in organized water activities to acclimate your infant to the water. But remember – swim lessons do not drown proof your child. You should still employ other water safety measures: - Swim lessons are only one layer of protection - water survival competency skills should be the focus rather than just swim technique - Constant, focused supervision - Block access to water during non-swim time If you have questions about keeping your child safe or if they’re ready for swimming lessons, chat with us at your next wellness visit. Call us today to schedule. 817-865-3564 www.arborpediatrics.com

Being a parent is one of the scariest things we ever do. There are so many things to worry about. Fortunately, meningitis isn’t one of them.

Meningitis, a highly contagious and serious (and sometimes deadly) infection of the brain and spinal cord is preventable with routine childhood and adolescent vaccinations.

Your baby will receive vaccines that prevent meningitis as part of their initial series of immunizations and your adolescent will receive additional protection in their tween and teen years.

Call us today to make sure your child is completely protected.

817-865-3564
www.arborpediatrics.com

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Being a parent is one of the scariest things we ever do. There are so many things to worry about. Fortunately, meningitis isn’t one of them. Meningitis, a highly contagious and serious (and sometimes deadly) infection of the brain and spinal cord is preventable with routine childhood and adolescent vaccinations. Your baby will receive vaccines that prevent meningitis as part of their initial series of immunizations and your adolescent will receive additional protection in their tween and teen years. Call us today to make sure your child is completely protected. 817-865-3564 www.arborpediatrics.com

Your child’s sleep requirements vary by age.

Here are some recommendations:
- infants (0–3 months): 14–17 hours, including naps
- infants (4–12 months): 12–16 hours, including naps
- toddlers (1–2 years): 11–14 hours, including naps
- preschool (3–5 years): 10–13 hours, including naps
- school-age (6–13 years): 9–12 hours
- teens (14–17 years): 8–10 hours

A great resource about napping can be found here: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/naps.html

What if your child isn’t getting the suggested number of hours of slumber each night?

You may notice that they:
- fall asleep during the day
- be hyperactive (especially younger children)
- have trouble paying attention
- struggle with school work
- be cranky, whiny, irritable, or moody
- have behavior problems

If you have concerns about your child’s sleep health, we’re here to help. Our pediatric providers are experts in pediatric sleep routines and we have the perfect advice to help your kiddo get the best sleep possible. Give our office a call today.

817-865-3564
www.arborpediatrics.com

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Your child’s sleep requirements vary by age. Here are some recommendations: - infants (0–3 months): 14–17 hours, including naps - infants (4–12 months): 12–16 hours, including naps - toddlers (1–2 years): 11–14 hours, including naps - preschool (3–5 years): 10–13 hours, including naps - school-age (6–13 years): 9–12 hours - teens (14–17 years): 8–10 hours A great resource about napping can be found here: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/naps.html What if your child isn’t getting the suggested number of hours of slumber each night? You may notice that they: - fall asleep during the day - be hyperactive (especially younger children) - have trouble paying attention - struggle with school work - be cranky, whiny, irritable, or moody - have behavior problems If you have concerns about your child’s sleep health, we’re here to help. Our pediatric providers are experts in pediatric sleep routines and we have the perfect advice to help your kiddo get the best sleep possible. Give our office a call today. 817-865-3564 www.arborpediatrics.com

 
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“The absolute best office you’ll find in North Texas!”

Arbor Pediatrics is the absolute best office you’ll find in North Texas! This is no exaggeration. First off, their staff is so prompt and efficient. They make every attempt to get you in same day if you need it and greet you with such a smile! They make paperwork easy and the check in process happens as you walk in the door, they’ve got it handled.

–S. R.

“Couldn’t have asked for a better doctor.”

Dr. Asgaonkar is absolutely amazing. She is very caring, knowledgeable, and respectful. She really listens to you and happily answers any questions you may have. My husband and I are so happy we found her for our baby. Couldn’t have asked for a better doctor. Also, the office is SO CLEAN.

–B. G.