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.
Teens, listen up!
It’s no secret that scrolling through social media can make anyone compare themselves to others. For teen girls, this constant comparison is linked to rising rates of anxiety and depression, with studies showing a significant increase over the past decade.
Remember: most social media highlights filtered, edited, or staged moments are not real life. Your worth isn’t measured by likes, followers, or the way someone else looks. Focus on things that make you feel strong, confident, and happy, whether that’s spending time with friends, being creative, or practicing self-care.
Tip: Take breaks from scrolling, unfollow accounts that make you feel bad, and follow people or pages that inspire you instead.
Our providers are here to help if you are feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. You can call (or have your parent call) to schedule an appointment with one of our providers today.
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College life brings independence, fun, and new challenges including exposure to germs in dorms, classrooms, and social settings.
Common college illnesses include colds, flu, mononucleosis, strep throat, gastrointestinal bugs, and respiratory infections. Vaccines are an important part of prevention, especially the meningitis vaccine, which protects against a serious bacterial infection that can spread quickly in dorms and crowded settings.
If you get sick while at school, college students can usually seek care through the campus health center, local urgent care clinics, or their primary care provider. Don’t ignore symptoms like high fever, severe sore throat, persistent vomiting, or a stiff neck as early evaluation can prevent complications and help you recover faster.
Need your medical records sent to your college health center? Check out our website or call our office to complete a records release.
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Cold air can trigger asthma symptoms by irritating airways.
Using scarves over the mouth, following action plans, and pre-treatment when advised can help reduce flares.
If your child is needing to use their rescue inhaler more, has a nighttime cough, or shortness of breath with low impact activities, they need to be seen by a provider.
Review your child’s asthma plan this season and call our office to ensure they are up to date on their asthma medication follow up.
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Having a medical home means your child’s care is coordinated, continuous, and personalized, which is especially important for chronic conditions like ADHD, asthma, anxiety, or depression.
Our team works with you and your child to monitor symptoms, adjust treatment plans, provide guidance, and connect with specialists when needed. Regular check-ins, education, and support help your child stay healthy, succeed at school, and feel their best every day.
Managing chronic conditions in a medical home ensures nothing falls through the cracks and your family has a trusted team to guide you every step of the way.
Is your child due for a follow-up? Call or send a portal message to get them scheduled.
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Eating well and staying healthy in college doesn’t have to drain your bank account.
Encourage your student to plan simple meals, shop store brands, and stock affordable essentials like rice, beans, eggs, frozen vegetables, and peanut butter.
Choosing water over sugary drinks, getting adequate sleep, and incorporating free workouts like campus rec center classes, walking groups, YouTube fitness videos, or intramural sports can make a big difference. Remind them that healthy routines don’t need to be perfect; small, consistent habits add up and support long-term wellness.
If your college student needs guidance on nutrition, stress, sleep, or general wellness, our team is always here to help.
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RSV can cause serious illness in infants, especially those under 6 months. This season, families have extra protection available with the RSV immunization.
Babies can receive the RSV monoclonal antibody (nirsevimab), which helps reduce the risk of severe disease. Pregnant mothers may also receive a maternal RSV vaccine, which protects the baby after birth.
These RSV antibodies work much like the natural antibodies a mother passes to her baby during pregnancy offering protection before your baby’s own immune system is mature enough to fight infections on its own.
If you have questions about eligibility or scheduling RSV protection for your newborn or for you if you are expecting, call our office and we’ll walk you through the guidelines.
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