A wide variety of pediatric specialties are found under one roof. Here we have pediatric experts dedicated to treating the following conditions.
Cardiology
Heart and vascular care for children, including:
- Cardiac intensive care
- Congenital heart disease
- Fetal cardiology
- Heart defects
- Heart murmurs
- High cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Irregular heartbeats
Our clinic offers pediatric echocardiography to check the structures and functions of your child’s heart.
Surgery
Pediatric surgical care, including:
Endocrinology
Endocrinology care dealing with growth, metabolism and sexual development, including:
- Abnormal puberty
- Diabetes
- Growth disorders
- Hypoglycemia
- Thyroid dysfunction
Gastroenterology
Care to address digestive health conditions, including:
- Celiac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Ulcerative colitis
Infectious Disease
Care related to severe, complex or rare infections in children, including:
- Bacterial and viral infections
- Infections of the skin, lungs and other large organs
- Unexplained fevers or enlarged lymph nodes
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Severe RSV
- Tick and insect-related infections
Nephrology
Kidney care for children, including:
- Elevated blood pressure (hypertension)
- Acute kidney injury
- Blood or protein in the urine
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Recurrent kidney stones
- Urinary accidents
- Congenital kidney anomalies
Neurology
Care for conditions related to the brain and nervous system, including:
- Developmental delays
- Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Seizures
Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Care for lung conditions, including:
- Apnea
- Asthma
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary functions test
- Sleep disorders
Avera Down Syndrome Clinic
Children with Down syndrome have unique medical needs. The board-certified specialists at the Avera Down Syndrome Clinic help ensure that your child remains healthy and continues to reach developmental benchmarks. In addition to visits with your child’s primary care provider, we recommend your child come to the Avera Down Syndrome Clinic at these milestones:
- Infants and toddlers 2 years and younger: every six months
- Children 3+: yearly
During appointments, you’ll talk with a broad range of specialists (establish these provider interactions when scheduling), get a general assessment of your child’s overall health, and receive a personalized care plan to share with your child’s primary care provider. You can also request speech, physical and occupational therapy assessments, eye screenings and hearing exams.
Outreach Locations
Our providers also offer their specialty services at multiple outreach locations, including:
- South Dakota: Aberdeen, Brookings, Gregory, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Watertown and Yankton
- Iowa: Sioux Center, Spencer and Spirit Lake
- Minnesota: Marshall and Worthington
Want to know when a provider is coming to a community near you? Call our clinic at 605-322-3666.
Laboratory
Right inside our facility, you have access to a wide range of laboratory services that contribute to accurate diagnoses of medical conditions. Expert specialists conduct safe and reliable lab testing, helping you and your provider get the results you need to start an effective and personalized treatment plan.
Location: 3rd Floor
Pharmacy Express Pickup
Convenient, express pickup is an option with Avera Pharmacy on campus for the public, discharged patients and employees, located inside main skywalk near hospital entrance. Contact the pharmacy directly to transfer your prescription.
Location: Inside main skywalk near hospital entrance
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
