Pediatrics

Your child is precious to you, and to us! That\'s why we have Pediatricians available at two locations in Nampa, and at the Saltzer clinic in Meridian. We want your child to have access to the best care in the valley, from your physician to their nursing staff, to the facilities in which you see them.

Whether it is for routine exams, or those worrying times of sickness, our Pediatricians are here to provide excellence in medical care for your child.

For Nampa appointments, call (208) 468-5930.

For Meridian appointments, call (208) 884-2910.

For more resources:

HealthyChildren.org

How do I know if my child has the flu? Your child may have the flu if they have some or all of these symptoms: • fever * • cough • sore throat • runny or stuffy nose • body aches • headache • chills • fatigue • sometimes diarrhea and vomiting *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever' What are the emergency warning signs in children? • Fast breathing or trouble breathing • Bluish skin color • Not drinking enough fluids • Not waking up or not interacting • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough • Fever with a rash Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical care' Does my child need to go the emergency room if he/she is only a little sick? No' The emergency room should be used for people who are very sick' You should not go to the emergency room if your child is only mild''' Read More ...

Saltzer Medical Group, department of pediatrics is proud to welcome Travis Criddle, D'O' to the group' Dr' Criddle attended medical school at Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville Kentucky, and completed his Internship and Residency at Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF St' Francis Medical Center, University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria IL' Dr' Criddle will see patients at Saltzer Medical Group's newest location at 3277 E' Louise Dr', Meridian (next to St' Luke's Meridian Medical Center)' To schedule an appointment with Dr' Criddle, call (208) 884-2910''' Read More ...

Congratulations to Dr' Deanna Andrews and her patient Garrett on their recent second place win in a photo contest promoted by Contemporary Pediatrics, an national pediatrics journal' The photos had to include patient care, or patients participating in an activity' You can see Dr' Andrews and the other photo entries at this link' ''' Read More ...