Arbor Pediatrics provides high-quality, personalized medical care for infants, children, and adolescents in Southlake, TX.
Melissa Asgaonkar, MD
Melissa Asgaonkar, MD
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.
Children in grade school may start noticing early body changes such as growth spurts, changes in body shape, or the beginnings of puberty.
For girls, puberty typically starts between 8–13 years, often beginning with breast development, followed by pubic hair and a growth spurt. For boys, puberty usually starts between 9–14 years, often beginning with testicular enlargement, followed by pubic hair and a growth spurt.
These changes can start at different ages for each child.
Open conversations about their body, privacy, and healthy habits help children feel comfortable and confident.
Well visits are a great time for your provider to assess puberty changes and give guidance on what to expect and when. Call today to schedule an appointment.
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Teens often experience headaches, stomachaches, and other common discomforts due to stress, growth, hormones, or diet.
Most minor complaints can be managed with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter remedies. Keeping a symptom diary that tracks frequency, triggers, and severity can help both families and providers identify patterns and guide treatment.
However, persistent, severe, or worsening symptoms, vomiting, dizziness, or unexplained weight loss require medical evaluation.
Call our office if your teen’s symptoms are concerning or impacting daily life. Same-day sick visits are available, and early evaluation helps prevent complications.
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Your child’s pediatric provider plays a key role in coordinating care with specialists, including sending referrals, reviewing test results, and ensuring treatments are consistent.
This helps families avoid gaps in care and unnecessary appointments, while keeping all providers on the same page.
Important Fact: Some insurances require up to date wellness visits before a referral to a specialist can be initiated…another reason why staying up to date on wellness care is so important.
If you need help with care coordination or to schedule your child’s wellness visit, reach out to us today.
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Ear infections are common in school-age children, but not all ear infections are the same.
1) Otitis media (middle ear infection): This occurs behind the eardrum, often following a cold or upper respiratory infection. Symptoms can include ear pain, fever, irritability, or trouble hearing. Some cases improve on their own, but antibiotics may be needed if symptoms are severe or persistent.
2) Otitis externa (outer ear infection or “swimmer’s ear”): This affects the ear canal, often after swimming or water exposure. Symptoms include ear pain when the ear is touched, redness, itching, and sometimes discharge. Treatment typically involves ear drops rather than oral antibiotics.
Understanding the type of infection helps guide proper treatment and prevent complications.
Call our office if your child shows signs of an ear infection so we can determine the type and provide the right care.
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The holidays can bring excitement, stress, or disappointment for children.
Changes in routine - like later bedtimes, new schedules, or extra activities - can also cause stress and lead to behavior changes. Encourage children to express feelings with words, take calming breaks, and participate in planning to feel more in control.
Modeling healthy coping strategies helps children learn to manage emotions effectively.
If your child struggles with big emotions or behavior during the holidays, call our office for support and resources.
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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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