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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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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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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Vaccines do more than protect your individual child - they help prevent the spread of disease to classmates, family members, and the community.

Immunizations reduce outbreaks, protect vulnerable populations, like newborns and the elderly, and keep children healthy so they can attend school and activities safely.

Stay up to date on your child’s vaccines. Call our office to schedule or review their immunization status today.

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Vaccines do more than protect your individual child - they help prevent the spread of disease to classmates, family members, and the community. Immunizations reduce outbreaks, protect vulnerable populations, like newborns and the elderly, and keep children healthy so they can attend school and activities safely. Stay up to date on your child’s vaccines. Call our office to schedule or review their immunization status today. 817-865-3564 arborpediatrics.com #arborpediatrics #southlaketexas #southlaketx

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

We are grateful for the opportunity to care for your children and partner with your family through every stage of childhood. Wishing you a holiday filled with health, joy, and special memories around the table.

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Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We are grateful for the opportunity to care for your children and partner with your family through every stage of childhood. Wishing you a holiday filled with health, joy, and special memories around the table. 817-865-3564 arborpediatrics.com #arborpediatrics #southlaketexas #southlaketx

Rashes are common in children and can range from mild irritation to signs of infection.

Some rashes, like eczema or heat rash, are usually harmless, while others such as rashes with fever, spreading redness, or blisters require prompt evaluation.

Pay attention to symptoms like pain, swelling, or changes in behavior.

If you’re unsure whether your child’s rash needs attention, call our office and we can guide you on next steps and provide timely care.

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Rashes are common in children and can range from mild irritation to signs of infection. Some rashes, like eczema or heat rash, are usually harmless, while others such as rashes with fever, spreading redness, or blisters require prompt evaluation. Pay attention to symptoms like pain, swelling, or changes in behavior. If you’re unsure whether your child’s rash needs attention, call our office and we can guide you on next steps and provide timely care. 817-865-3564 arborpediatrics.com #arborpediatrics #southlaketexas #southlaketx

Toddlers develop speech at different rates, but some signs may indicate the need for evaluation.

By around 2 years old, children should be combining words into simple 2-word sentences, and by 3 years old, about 90% of what they say should be understandable to a stranger. Watch for limited vocabulary, not using gestures or sounds to communicate, or losing previously acquired words. Early identification and intervention can make a big difference in language development.

Our office can evaluate your child’s speech and provide an appropriate referral to a speech therapist or early intervention if needed.

Provider tip: Dr. A recommends reading to your toddler for 15 minutes per day to help boost vocabulary. Since toddlers have short attention spans, you can split this time into shorter reading sessions throughout the day.

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Toddlers develop speech at different rates, but some signs may indicate the need for evaluation. By around 2 years old, children should be combining words into simple 2-word sentences, and by 3 years old, about 90% of what they say should be understandable to a stranger. Watch for limited vocabulary, not using gestures or sounds to communicate, or losing previously acquired words. Early identification and intervention can make a big difference in language development. Our office can evaluate your child’s speech and provide an appropriate referral to a speech therapist or early intervention if needed. Provider tip: Dr. A recommends reading to your toddler for 15 minutes per day to help boost vocabulary. Since toddlers have short attention spans, you can split this time into shorter reading sessions throughout the day. 817-865-3564 arborpediatrics.com #arborpediatrics #southlaketexas #southlaketx

Infant dyschezia occurs most often in babies around 2–8 weeks of age when they strain and cry while trying to pass soft stool.

This happens because young infants are still learning to coordinate abdominal pressure and relaxation of the pelvic muscles. Though it can be alarming to watch, it is generally harmless and usually resolves on its own as the baby matures.

If your baby’s straining is accompanied by vomiting, poor weight gain, hard stools, or blood in the stool, call our office so we can schedule your baby to see one of our pediatric trained providers.

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Infant dyschezia occurs most often in babies around 2–8 weeks of age when they strain and cry while trying to pass soft stool. This happens because young infants are still learning to coordinate abdominal pressure and relaxation of the pelvic muscles. Though it can be alarming to watch, it is generally harmless and usually resolves on its own as the baby matures. If your baby’s straining is accompanied by vomiting, poor weight gain, hard stools, or blood in the stool, call our office so we can schedule your baby to see one of our pediatric trained providers. 817-865-3564 arborpediatrics.com #arborpediatrics #southlaketexas #southlaketx

Picky eating is common in toddlers and usually part of normal development. Encouraging variety can take patience: offer new foods alongside familiar favorites, involve your child in meal prep, and model healthy eating yourself. Avoid pressure or punishment—positive exposure over time is more effective than forcing a bite.

Provider Tip: Dr. Asgaonkar recommends offering only a tiny, bite-sized piece when introducing a new food - or if your child didn’t like it the last time. Toddlers are visual eaters, so if a food looks unfamiliar or intimidating, they’re less likely to try it.

Need strategies tailored to your picky eater? Call our office for guidance and practical tips to make mealtime less stressful.

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Picky eating is common in toddlers and usually part of normal development. Encouraging variety can take patience: offer new foods alongside familiar favorites, involve your child in meal prep, and model healthy eating yourself. Avoid pressure or punishment—positive exposure over time is more effective than forcing a bite. Provider Tip: Dr. Asgaonkar recommends offering only a tiny, bite-sized piece when introducing a new food - or if your child didn’t like it the last time. Toddlers are visual eaters, so if a food looks unfamiliar or intimidating, they’re less likely to try it. Need strategies tailored to your picky eater? Call our office for guidance and practical tips to make mealtime less stressful. 817-865-3564 arborpediatrics.com #arborpediatrics #southlaketexas #southlaketx
 
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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.