Your children do not always get sick during Pediatric Associates of Austin’s regular business hours. For those times when an illness or injury occurs after-hours, please contact our After Hours Kid’s Clinic, serving the Austin, TX area, at 512-499-2452.
For appointments between 6:30pm-10:30pm, please call the After Hours Kids Clinic directly at (512) 499-2452 (phone lines open at 6pm) or book online at http://www.afterhourskids.com/
Many different conditions may warrant after-hours care. Examples include high fever, serious diarrhea or vomiting, ear or throat pain, suspected broken bones, head injury, or if your child is suffering and in pain. A full list of the conditions commonly seen at After Hours Kids can be found on their website. After Hours Kids is also available to those who wish to see a provider at a more convenient time for non-urgent illnesses such as pink eye, mild coughs, ear infections, etc.
There are certain emergencies, such as ingestion of foreign bodies, that should be seen at Dell Children’s Emergency Room, rather than at After Hours Kids. Contact our nurse on call if you are unsure what the right course of action is for your child. If you believe it is a life threatening emergency, please call 911.
These tests include rapid flu tests, rapid strep tests, and urinalysis. The lab is also on-site, which means all results come back quickly and results are received before going home
Yes, an appointment is required. This helps to keep wait times to a minimum and helps appointments run more smoothly. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-499-2452 (phone lines open at 6pm) or schedule an appointment online at http://www.afterhourskids.com/.
After-hours care allows working parents the ability to have their child evaluated without taking time off work It is especially convenient for busy parents who have more than one child. The advanced practice providers at After Hours Kids Clinic are all certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Many urgent care clinics see children; however, often, their providers are not specialized in pediatric care. The Advanced Practice Providers work closely with the physicians at Pediatric Associates of Austin and share the same medical records, helping to assure continuity of care.
"This is hands down the BEST place you can take your children. They are so patient, caring and friendly. "
"It's such a relief to be able to get my sick kiddos in after work hours. "
"Dr. Gnagi was wonderful, very thorough and personable. Our son enjoyed the doctor's visit and we felt cared for with helpful information for treatments."
"Got us in first thing on a Saturday to diagnose a second round of strep. Dr. Sanford is thorough and sweet and we have loved every experience with her!"
"Dr. Gonzalez is a kind and patient listener. She immediately puts my children at ease when they talk with her. We love her!"
"We really appreciated the thoughtfulness and thoroughness shown at our appointment with Dr. Martino - this was our first time to see this provider at PAA."
"I can not fully express my appreciation for the care my young athlete received from all the Doctors, NP’s and RN’s at this practice but especially from Emily Woodward."
"We love Dr. Sanford and appreciate the time and detailed attention she devotes to our son. She is warm, friendly and extremely patient!"
"Dr. Mirrop is wonderful. I would recommend him to everyone who asks for a good pediatrician."
"After Hours Kids was there for us! I'm so grateful to have found them!"
"I love Dr. Hargrave. He is always incredibly detailed and we are grateful for his approach to ensure parents' concerns are taken into account with care of his patients."
"While new to the practice, Dr. Gnagi fits into the practice like a member of the family. He listens with care & compassion and is eager to address concerns."
"I love that there are so many different hours available as well as the ability to see a Dr. on the weekend. "
"Dr. González is always incredibly empathic and informative. As first time parents my husband and I have been grateful for her guidance."
"We are new patients and feel extremely cared for by the staff here. Our newborn son has received personalized care and attention by doctors, nurses and other staff."
"We love Dr. Sanford and appreciate the time and detailed attention she devotes to our son. She is warm, friendly and extremely patient!"
The clinic is a well-oiled machine with very friendly staff. You’re given a patient room to wait in immediately and we have never waited too long to see the pediatrician.
"My children have been coming to Pediatric Associates for 10 years. The doctors are knowledgable, the nurses are fantastic, the appointments run on schedule..."
"Great practice, we have been patients for almost 16 years. Very easy to get an appointment, even on short notice. Quick in/out, great docs, great staff."