Welcome to Drs. Chhabra & Sait Pediatrics, now Southern MD Pediatrics!

Whether you are expecting a newborn, have recently moved to the area, or are looking for a new medical home for your child thank you for trusting us with your child s health.

We provide care from birth through age 18 (and up to 21 years for established patients).

📞 Call us today to schedule: (301) 645-5951

 

Our Care Team

When you choose a physician at Drs. Chhabra & Sait, now Southern MD Pediatrics, you are supported by a team of doctors, medical assistants, and care coordinators who work together to provide the best care possible.

Newborn Care

We look forward to meeting your baby at their first newborn visit, ideally within the first 3 days of life.

  • Please call us after delivery to schedule.
  • New families: Take a look at our pediatrician bios to help choose the doctor who’s right for you.

Well Child Exams

Regular checkups help us track growth and development.

If your child has a chronic illness, please schedule their well-child visits with their primary care physician.

As of October 1, 2015, any care provided outside of a routine well check must be documented and billed separately (copay may apply).

Sick Visits

If your child is sick, please call early in the day to request an appointment.

Required Visits

  • Earaches
  • Sore throat
  • Cough with breathing difficulty
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Frequent or painful urination
  • Extreme tiredness

Have This Info Ready

  • Child’s legal name
  • Temperature & duration
  • List of symptoms
  • Current medications
  • Chronic conditions
  • Preferred pharmacy name/number
Important: Except in special cases, we do not call in antibiotics without examining your child first.

Emergencies

If your child has a life-threatening illness or injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency facility.

Office Policies

  • Treatment Authorization: If someone other than a parent brings your child, they must have a signed treatment authorization letter, dated and witnessed. A parent must be present for immunizations unless this form is on file.
  • Late Arrivals: Please arrive on time so we can serve all families without delays.
  • One Child Per Visit: Unless arranged in advance, we can only see the scheduled child during the appointment.

Insurance & Payment

We accept most private insurances and Medicaid plans, as well as self-pay patients. Please call us for pricing details.

Private

  • Aetna
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan
  • Tricare East
  • United Healthcare

Medicaid

  • Aetna Better Health
  • CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland
  • Maryland Medicaid
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • Priority Partners
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)

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