Services We Offer

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD or ADHD) is a neurobehavioral/psychological/developmental disorder. ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. Our experienced pediatricians will work with you to develop a plan that is right for your child's unique situation. Call us today to learn more about how we can help.

Children with asthma and allergies may experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and/or trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night. Your child may be experiencing asthma allergies due to: Allergens - mold, pollen, animals, food Irritants - cigarette smoke, air pollution Weather - cold air, changes in weather Exercise Infections - flu, common cold. Count on our expert pediatricians and professional clinicians to diagnose, treat, and care for your child's asthma or allergy problems.

The first few years of your child's life are critical. Because hearing and eyesight play an important role in social, emotional, and cognitive development, we highly recommend that all children over the age of three have an annual audio/visual screening. Infants over the age of 6 months can be screened for hearing as necessary.

A newborn brings a real change into your life. While caring for your new baby may seem to revolve around eating, bathing, and diaper changing, there's so much more to your baby's health than tending to just these basic needs. How do you interpret your baby's cries? What is that skin rash? How can you help your baby develop healthy sleep patterns? Our highly trained and experienced physicians and professional clinicians can help you keep your infant healthy. We are your partner in caring for your baby.

We provide a safe and medically sound environment for ear piercing. Trust our experience in working with children to provide a safe and healthy ear piercing experience for your child.  Contact us  today to learn more.

Parents trust Advocare Lerch & Amato Pediatrics to care for their premature infants. Let our experienced and caring pediatricians, professional clinicians, nurses, and staff guide you in caring for your premature baby. Our goal is to partner with parents to ensure that your baby is as healthy as possible. Count on us to be with you every step of the way.

We provide acute and chronic respiratory care for the wheezing/asthmatic infant and child. Asthma education and care plans are individually tailored to each child. Home nebulizers are available in our offices and are covered by most insurance plans. Pulmonary Function Testing is available to further aid in asthma care.

From yearly physicals to routine health examinations, our caring and dedicated pediatricians, professional clinicians, nurses, and staff will provide the highest quality health examination for your child. Call us today to set up an appointment or to learn more. (Call us today link opens Contact page)

Sports physical exams are typically required for children playing sports at school. Some youth sports leagues and summer programs may also require sports physicals.

We may check your child's weight, height, blood pressure, and heart rate in addition to other tests performed during a physical exam for sports. We also go beyond simple routine examinations to discuss your child's activity with you and your child, addressing important health and safety issues and how to avoid the potential risks associated with your child's specific sport.

Contact us  today set up an appointment for your sports physical exam.

Immunizations improved the overall health of infants and children more than any single factor in the 20th century, with the exception of clean water. Vaccines have been, and continue to be, safe and effective in preventing numerous childhood diseases.

Our practice follows the most current schedule for childhood immunizations set by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Advisory Committee on the Immunization Practice (ACIP) of the CDC, and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Vaccines are a vital part of keeping children healthy. We do our best to keep parents informed of recommended vaccines and provide important information regarding each vaccine administered. We are happy to discuss any concerns a caretaker may have regarding immunizations. In addition, we offer state-provided immunizations through the "Vaccines for Children" program for our Medicaid patients and those who do not have insurance.

Please note that our Vaccine Express Appointments are not office visits: we offer these quick "vaccine only" visits as a convenient way to administer vaccines such as flu, H1N1, Gardasil, and others. If your child needs medical care or you require a consultation, please schedule a normal appointment to allow sufficient time for an examination or discussion.

Many children and families are affected by issues related to being overweight. In our practice, we attempt to address multiple concerns such as ways to improve eating and activity habits, how to prevent weight problems, the long term consequences of obesity, and the psychological impact of growing up as an overweight child. We partner with the entire family to help children who are struggling establish and maintain healthy weight goals.

Well child care is a core service of our practice. We utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to your well child visit. Our nurses, clinical professionals, and pediatricians work together with parents in caring for your well child. During a well visit we answer your questions about your child's developmental stages and inform parents about key developmental milestones. For additional information regarding your child's well being, please visit  HealthyChildren.org.