Becoming A New Patient

If you are new to the Buffalo area and/or need a medical provider for your child, we hope you consider becoming a new patient at one of our offices. You can schedule a new patient appointment with us by calling either of our locations accepting pediatric new patients:
Amherst: 716.688.9641 Option 3
Conventus: 716.550.8361
Sheridan: 716.835.9800 Option 3

Newborns

Please call the office as soon as you are home after delivery to set up your infant’s first well appointment with us. Our providers like to see infants within 1 week of birth.

Well Child/Physical Examinations

All well child appointments are scheduled in advance and are an opportunity to see how well your child is growing and developing. Below is our well child visit schedule:

  • 1 month

  • 2 months

  • 4 months

  • 6 months

  • 9 months

  • 12 months (1 year)

  • 15 months

  • 18 months

  • 2 years

  • 2 ½ years

  • 3 years

  • Yearly visits after 3 years of age

*Please check with your insurance company to verify that wellness visits, additional visits and additional screenings are a covered benefit for your plan.

During these appointments, you and your provider will discuss your child’s growth, developmental milestones, guidance regarding care for your child and a discussion of protecting your child from serious contagious illnesses with vaccinations. These appointments are also a great opportunity to address any of your parental questions and concerns.

UBMD Primary Care utilizes Bright Futures Parent Handouts at each well child visit. Bright Futures is a national health promotion and prevention initiative, led by the American Academy of Pediatrics and supported, in part, by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)​, Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). Click here to view/print these handouts.

We believe childhood vaccinations are important. Click here for more information and directions on how to download the CDC childhood vaccine app that you can add right to your smart device.

Dr. Diana Wilkins from our Tonawanda office discusses the importance of childhood vaccinations in this short video clip.

Additional Helpful Child Resources:

Acetaminophen Dosing Chart

Nutrition and Serving Size Guidance

Toilet Training

Toddler Behavior

CDC Milestone APP Brochure

The HealthyChildren.org website provides resources for parents including:
- 10 Common Childhood Illnesses and Their Treatments
- Family Dynamics
- Healthy Living (Nutrition, Fitness, Sleep)
- Monitoring Media
- Safety and Prevention
- What’s the Best Way to Discipline My Child?
- And More! 

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry - Frequently Asked Questions - The Importance of Pediatric Dental Care. Oral health is extremely important to the health and well-being of infants and children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends taking your child to their first pediatric dentist visit when their first tooth appears, or no later than their first birthday. Your pediatric dentist can help you answer your questions regarding your baby’s/child’s teeth.

Local Lactation Services:
- The Care Connection Lactation and Wellness Center
- Baby’s Sweet Beginnings