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Welcome
Symptom Checker
Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?
Stop Bullying Website
Parenting Book Review
Flu Vaccines
Meet Our Staff
Featured Article
The school season is upon us!   Here are some articles that you may find of interest.   You can see the AAP information sheet for more details. 
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March, 2011January/2011
Spring - hey, we're optimists...
Dear WPC Families,

March is here and spring is on its way.    Call now to schedule you kindergarten/school physical!   Avoid the summer rush!   Once that's done, get out and enjoy the soggy weather...

Your friends at Williamsville Peds
Symptom Checker
  

Check out this symptom checker from Healthychildren.org.   Its helpful when you are trying to decide when to call your doctor.

Symptom checker

Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?
  

Do you have a child who is a picky eater or has a very limited diet? Does he/she struggle when trying new foods? Are mealtimes a source of stress for your family? Maybe you are wondering if these things are a typical part of your child's development, or wondering if there could be a problem. To have a well balanced diet, people should eat a variety of foods that include proteins, carbohydrates, and fruits/vegetables. So what is the difference between a picky eater and a problem feeder?  Click here to find out.

Stop Bullying Website

A new US government website has been created to provide information to kids and young adults on bullying, ways to stop the harassment, and where to turn for help; it also gives helpful tips aimed at parents, educators, and others in the community.

 

Click here to find out more.

 

Parenting Book Review - March

"Nuturing Good Children Now - 10 Basic Skills to Protect and Strengthen Your Child's Core Self"   by  Dr. Ron Taffel

 

 

   Parenting children in this day and age is much more difficult than what it was for our parents.  They just sent us out in the street to play and said come home when the street lights are on.
   Nowadays, with juggling careers and children's sports activities, parenting seems to be harderand helping our children find the balance in their  lives is a daunting task when it seems so nebulous in our own life.   Click here to find out more.

Flu Vaccines
  

Flu.govThe flu vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older.   At Williamsville Pediatrics, we are currently scheduling appointments for the injectable flu vaccine only.    Call now if you would like to schedule an appointment.

 

The nasal flu vaccine is no longer available at our office.  

Meet Our Staff

Raphael Wang, MDRaphael Wang, MD

 

Dr. Wang was one of the founding doctors of Williamsville Pediatric Center in 1989. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Hong Kong, receiving MBBS in 1977. He received his DCH and MRCP from Royal Post-Graduate School of London in 1982 and completed his pediatric residency from Children's Hospital of Buffalo in 1989. Dr. Wang received the Outstanding Resident Teacher Award in 1989, the John S. Paroski Award in 1990, the Faculty Teaching Award in 1992 and the Ruth and Louis A. Siegel Award in 1998.

 

Dr. Wang is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with special interests in pediatric and adolescent medicine, especially in the field of neuromuscular diseases. He currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Biomedical Science.

 

 

 

     At Williamsville Pediatrics, we are proud to be designated as a "Patient Centered Medical Home".  

     Our team of highly regarded Board-Certified Pediatricians andBuilding Nurse Practitioners are committed to providing exceptional health care for your children.    Pediatrics is our passion - come grow with us!   Located in Williamsville, a suburb of  Buffalo, New York, Williamsville Pediatrics serves the Western New York pediatric needs of the communities of Williamsville, Clarence, East Amherst, Amherst, Depew, Lackawanna and beyond.    It has  been our pleasure to deliver acute and preventive pediatric care at the highest level since 1989.


Sincerely,
 
Williamsville Pediatric Center