# Dr. Maria Santos — Pediatrician

> Board-certified pediatrician with 14 years of experience providing comprehensive care for newborns, children, and adolescents in Manila. Trained at a university children's hospital (example). Consultations in English.

## Dati principali
- Professione: Pediatrician
- Specializzazioni: Well-child checkups & growth monitoring, Childhood immunizations, Pediatric acute care & fever, Infant & child nutrition guidance
- Posizione: Makati Children's Clinic (example), 555 Ayala Avenue, Example Medical Plaza, Suite 402, Makati, Manila
- Orari: Lun–Sab 9:00–17:00
- Tariffe: Pediatric consultation: ₱1,500 · Well-child visit: ₱2,200
- Lingue: en
- Prenotazioni WhatsApp 24/7: https://wa.me/15556765978?text=Buongiorno%2C%20vorrei%20prenotare%20un%20appuntamento%20con%20Dr.%20Maria%20Santos%20(ref%3Adr-maria-santos-pediatrics-manila)
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## Domande frequenti
### How much do a pediatric consultation and a well-child visit cost in Manila?
At Dr. Maria Santos's clinic in Makati, Manila, a standard pediatric consultation is ₱1,500 and a comprehensive well-child developmental checkup is ₱2,200. Specific vaccines are itemized separately based on your child's immunization schedule.

### How often should infants come in for well-baby checkups?
During the first year, routine visits are typically scheduled within the first two weeks after birth and at 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months to monitor weight, length, developmental milestones, and immunizations. Dr. Maria Santos tracks each stage at her Makati practice.

### What records should parents bring to a first pediatric appointment?
Please bring your child's immunization record (baby book), newborn discharge summary if applicable, and a list of any current medications or known allergies. Having prior growth charts helps Dr. Maria Santos review your child's progress accurately.

### When does a child's fever require immediate emergency room care?
Any fever in an infant under 3 months old, or fever accompanied by breathing difficulty, extreme lethargy, seizures, or signs of dehydration requires immediate hospital emergency care. For mild non-urgent symptoms, you may schedule a clinic visit.

### What is covered during a pediatric growth and nutrition consultation?
The visit includes plotting height, weight, and BMI on standardized growth charts, a physical exam, and practical guidance on breastfeeding, solid food introduction, or balanced school-age nutrition.

### Can catch-up immunization schedules be arranged for older children?
Yes, if your child has missed routine vaccine doses, Dr. Maria Santos reviews their immunization history in Makati and outlines a safe catch-up schedule following pediatric guidelines.

### Does the clinic issue school health clearances and medical certificates?
Yes, after completing an in-person physical examination at the Makati clinic, Dr. Maria Santos provides medical clearance forms required for school enrollment and youth sports.

### What age range does a pediatrician care for?
Pediatric care covers patients from newborn checkups through adolescence, supporting both preventive wellness milestones and acute childhood illnesses.

### In which language are consultations conducted in Makati?
Dr. Maria Santos conducts consultations and prepares medical summaries in English at her clinic in Makati, Manila.

### What are the clinic hours in Makati, Manila?
Dr. Maria Santos sees patients at Makati Children's Clinic (example) in Manila from Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments can be requested via WhatsApp.

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