Other Services

Our trained professional staff will do the initial evaluation if you think your child is having problems with focusing and attention.  We also continue to treat your child after the initial diagnosis has been made. 

Our practice provides a comprehensive asthma and allergy management program for our patients. Our pediatricians are trained in the diagnosis and management of childhood asthma and allergies.

In cooperation with community based mental health providers, we evaluate and treat children for behavior concerns and school problems including:

• Inattention and lack of focus
• Anxiety
• Depression

If your child has a disability or a chronic illness, your journey may feel like the road less traveled. You probably have interactions with many different professionals and specialists. You need information, assistance, understanding, and support.

We recommend ear piercing occur after 3 months old. Waiting until children are 3 months old ensures that they have had their first set of vaccines and allows the ear to grow big enough to allow for accurate placing of the earing. We want to make sure that this elective procedure carries as little risk to your child as possible. 

Breastfeeding provides essential nutrition for infants birth to one year and older. As with learning anything new, most breastfeeding mothers and babies (and dads too!) need some instruction and support during this learning period.

If you have concerns about your child's behavioral & mental development, please call our office and a health coordinator will discuss your concerns and gather information that will be used to determine how we can best help your child.

We like to begin your newborn care in the hospital and continue as an integral part of the comprehensive care provided by our professional team!

Regular physicals are an important part of preventative pediatric care. Getting your child an sports physical gives the doctor the opportunity to examine your child, evaluate their health and fitness, and determine whether or not they are prepared for sports or school activities.

Early assessment of children’s eyes and ears is important for keeping them healthy. At Penguin Pediatrics in Ashburn and Stone Ridge, Virginia, Umesh Kodu, MD, and team of providers offer comprehensive in-office vision and hearing screenings to identify potential problems as early as possible.

If your child develops a persistent sore throat with visible white patches, they may have a condition known as strep throat.

To learn more about available vaccines, schedule an appointment online or by calling the office.

If warts are interfering with your child’s activities and you’re interested in wart removal, schedule a consultation online or by calling the office.

Tooth decay is a common issue that both children and adults encounter. Fortunately, it is possible to lower your risk of getting cavities by taking proper care of your teeth, including the use of fluoride.