When your child is sick, you need prompt access to a pediatrician who knows their medical history and can provide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment quickly. My Beverly Hills practice offers same-day sick visits for acute illnesses and injuries, eliminating the stress of waiting days for appointments or visiting unfamiliar urgent care clinics where doctors don’t know your child. I understand that childhood illnesses don’t follow convenient schedules, so I prioritize accommodating sick children promptly, providing the continuity of care that leads to better outcomes and greater peace of mind for worried parents.
Sick visits address everything from common colds and ear infections to stomach bugs, rashes, injuries, and concerning symptoms requiring immediate medical attention. Unlike emergency rooms that are expensive and overwhelming for non-emergency situations, or urgent care centers staffed by providers unfamiliar with your family, my practice offers personalized sick care in a comfortable environment where your child feels safe. I take time to examine your child thoroughly, explain what’s happening, answer your questions, and provide clear treatment plans including prescriptions, home care instructions, and guidance on when to follow up or seek additional care if symptoms worsen.
My Beverly Hills practice treats the full spectrum of acute pediatric illnesses that bring children to the doctor. Respiratory infections are among the most common, including colds, coughs, croup, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, strep throat, sinus infections, and influenza. I diagnose these conditions through physical examination and testing when appropriate, then provide treatment ranging from supportive care recommendations to antibiotics when bacterial infections are confirmed. I also help parents understand the difference between viral illnesses that resolve on their own and bacterial infections requiring medication, avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use while ensuring appropriate treatment.
Other frequent sick visit concerns include ear infections which are very common in young children, stomach bugs with vomiting and diarrhea requiring assessment for dehydration, urinary tract infections causing pain or fever, skin conditions like rashes, eczema flares, impetigo, ringworm, and cellulitis, conjunctivitis (pink eye), injuries including minor lacerations, sprains, and possible fractures, allergic reactions, asthma exacerbations, and fevers requiring evaluation to identify the underlying cause. I also address concerning symptoms like persistent headaches, abdominal pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, and any acute changes in behavior or consciousness that worry parents. My goal is accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and clear communication so you understand your child’s illness and feel confident managing their care at home.
When your child wakes up sick or develops concerning symptoms during the day, getting prompt medical attention shouldn’t require hours in waiting rooms or trips to unfamiliar urgent care facilities. My practice reserves appointment slots specifically for same-day sick visits, ensuring Beverly Hills families can see me quickly when illness strikes. To request a same-day appointment, simply call my office in the morning, and my staff will work to schedule you that day based on symptom severity and urgency. For VIP Concierge members, same-day access is guaranteed, often within hours of calling.
During busy seasons like winter when respiratory illnesses peak, I extend office hours and add appointment availability to accommodate increased sick visit needs. When you call, be prepared to briefly describe your child’s symptoms, when they started, fever patterns, eating and drinking status, and any concerning changes so we can prioritize scheduling appropriately. I understand that sick children can’t always wait until tomorrow, and same-day availability is a cornerstone of quality pediatric care. For truly urgent situations outside regular hours, VIP members have direct access to me, while other families can call for guidance on whether immediate emergency care is needed or if the concern can wait until the next available sick visit appointment.
Knowing when to call the pediatrician versus managing illness at home can be confusing for parents, especially with young children who can’t clearly communicate how they feel. Seek care for high fever (over 100.4°F in infants under 3 months, or over 102-103°F lasting more than 2-3 days in older children), difficulty breathing including rapid breathing, wheezing, or significant breathing effort, dehydration signs like decreased urination, no tears when crying, dry mouth, or extreme lethargy, severe or persistent vomiting and diarrhea, rashes accompanied by fever especially if they don’t blanch when pressed, unusual lethargy or irritability, ear pain or drainage, persistent cough interfering with sleep or daily activities, and any symptoms causing significant parent concern even if they seem minor.
Always seek immediate emergency care for severe difficulty breathing, unresponsiveness or extreme lethargy, seizures (except known simple febrile seizures), severe injuries, suspected broken bones with deformity, deep cuts requiring stitches, signs of severe allergic reaction like facial swelling or difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, and any situation where you’re genuinely worried about your child’s safety. For Beverly Hills families, I’m available to help determine urgency – call my office and we’ll guide you on whether your child needs immediate emergency care, same-day sick visit, or can wait for a scheduled appointment. Trust your parental instincts; if something feels wrong, it’s always appropriate to seek medical evaluation rather than worry at home.
Coming prepared to sick visits helps me evaluate your child efficiently and provide accurate treatment. Bring your insurance card and photo ID, a list of current medications including over-the-counter medicines and supplements your child takes, information about recent fever patterns including when fevers occurred and how high they reached, details about symptom timeline including when illness started and how symptoms have changed, and any relevant medical records especially if your child recently visited other providers or emergency rooms. For infants, bring diapers and feeding supplies since visits may take longer than expected.
If your child has rashes, wounds, or concerning physical symptoms, don’t cover them before the appointment so I can see them in their natural state. For vomiting or diarrhea concerns, knowing frequency and descriptions helps assessment – some parents find keeping a brief log helpful. Bring any school or daycare exposure information if your child may have been exposed to specific illnesses like strep throat or chickenpox. Most importantly, bring your questions and concerns written down so we address everything during the visit. Beverly Hills parents appreciate that being prepared helps me make accurate diagnoses quickly, getting your child on the path to recovery as efficiently as possible.
VIP Concierge members receive exceptional after-hours access that sets my practice apart from traditional pediatric care. When your child develops concerning symptoms at night, on weekends, or during holidays, VIP families contact me directly via phone or text rather than navigating answering services or advice nurses unfamiliar with your child’s history. This direct access means I can assess situations quickly, provide guidance on home management versus seeking immediate care, answer urgent questions, and arrange urgent appointments or house calls when appropriate and medically necessary.
After-hours access provides invaluable peace of mind for Beverly Hills parents who know they’re never alone managing sick children. Whether you’re unsure if a midnight fever warrants emergency room evaluation, need guidance on medication dosing, have questions about symptom changes, or require reassurance from someone who knows your child, I’m available to help. This benefit often prevents unnecessary emergency room visits that are expensive, time-consuming, and expose sick children to additional illnesses, while ensuring truly urgent situations receive appropriate care immediately. VIP membership means having your pediatrician as a genuine partner available whenever health concerns arise, not just during convenient office hours.
When your child is sick, you want care from a pediatrician who knows them, not a rotating cast of unfamiliar urgent care providers reading charts for the first time. My Beverly Hills practice provides continuity of care through same-day sick visits, ensuring I can compare your child’s current symptoms to their baseline health, consider their complete medical history, and provide personalized treatment based on deep knowledge of your family. This continuity leads to more accurate diagnoses, appropriate treatment decisions, and better outcomes than fragmented urgent care where providers lack context about your child’s health patterns and history.
Parents choose my practice for sick visits because I make accessibility a priority without compromising quality of care. I don’t rush through appointments even when schedules are busy, I take time to examine children thoroughly and explain findings clearly, and I’m available to answer follow-up questions as your child recovers. Beverly Hills families appreciate that I use evidence-based medicine to avoid unnecessary antibiotics while ensuring appropriate treatment, I consider your family’s preferences and concerns in treatment decisions, and I provide clear instructions for home care, medication administration, and when to seek additional help. Sick visits in my practice combine medical expertise with compassionate care, helping worried parents feel supported while getting children back to health as quickly and comfortably as possible.
“There’s nothing worse than watching your child suffer through illness, unable to help. I make same-day sick visits a priority because children can’t wait, and parents deserve prompt answers and treatment from a doctor who truly knows their family.”
“Anita Sabeti, MD.”Â
I reserve appointment slots specifically for same-day sick visits and work to accommodate Beverly Hills families on the day they call whenever possible. Timing depends on schedule demands and symptom urgency – critical concerns are prioritized immediately while less urgent issues may be scheduled later in the day. During peak illness seasons like winter, I extend hours and add availability to meet increased needs. VIP Concierge members receive guaranteed same-day appointments often within hours of calling. Call my office as early as possible when your child is sick to secure the earliest available time, and my staff will assess urgency to schedule appropriately.
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For illnesses arising outside regular office hours, VIP Concierge members contact me directly via phone or text for immediate guidance and after-hours care options including urgent appointments or house calls when appropriate. Non-VIP families can leave messages for callback, though response time may be delayed until the next business day. For true emergencies like difficulty breathing, severe injuries, or life-threatening symptoms, always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately regardless of membership status. For less urgent after-hours concerns that can wait, contact my office first thing the next morning to schedule a same-day sick visit.
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Yes, I treat common pediatric injuries including minor cuts and lacerations that may require cleaning, steri-strips, or evaluation for stitches, sprains and strains requiring assessment, treatment, and activity modification, possible fractures needing examination and referral for X-rays or orthopedic care when appropriate, burns requiring wound care and pain management, head injuries needing concussion evaluation, and other acute injuries causing pain or functional limitation. For severe injuries like obvious broken bones, deep wounds, or head trauma with loss of consciousness, emergency room care may be more appropriate, but I’m happy to evaluate uncertain situations and guide you on the right level of care.
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Antibiotic decisions depend on accurate diagnosis of bacterial versus viral infections. I use physical examination findings, symptom patterns, and sometimes rapid tests like strep screens or flu tests to determine infection type. Bacterial infections like strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and bacterial pneumonia typically require antibiotics, while viral illnesses including most colds, flu, bronchitis, and stomach bugs don’t benefit from antibiotics and resolve with supportive care alone. I prescribe antibiotics only when medically necessary to avoid resistance and unnecessary medication side effects, but I don’t withhold appropriate antibiotic treatment when bacterial infections are diagnosed.
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I always provide clear follow-up instructions including when to call if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within expected timeframes. If your child isn’t getting better despite treatment, contact my office for follow-up evaluation – many illnesses require treatment adjustments, additional testing, or consideration of alternative diagnoses. I don’t charge sick visit fees for necessary follow-up appointments related to the same illness episode within a reasonable timeframe. My goal is ensuring complete recovery, which sometimes means seeing your child multiple times, trying different treatments, or referring to specialists when initial approaches aren’t effective. Never hesitate to call with concerns about your child’s recovery progress.
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Yes, I send prescriptions electronically to your preferred Beverly Hills pharmacy, typically while you’re still in the office so medications are ready when you arrive. Electronic prescribing is faster, more accurate, and more convenient than paper prescriptions. Please provide your preferred pharmacy information, and I’ll transmit prescriptions directly. For controlled medications requiring special prescribing rules, I follow all legal requirements while ensuring your child receives necessary treatment. If medications are too expensive with your insurance, call my office and I can often suggest alternatives, provide manufacturer coupons, or adjust prescriptions to improve affordability without compromising care quality.
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While I understand childcare can be challenging, I generally recommend keeping well siblings home during sick visits when possible to avoid exposing them to illnesses in the waiting room and to allow focused attention on the sick child. However, I recognize Beverly Hills parents sometimes have no alternative, and siblings are welcome when necessary. My staff takes precautions to minimize exposure risks, and exam rooms are cleaned thoroughly between patients. If you must bring well siblings, consider having them wait in your car with another adult if old enough, bring entertainment to keep them occupied, and remind them about good hand hygiene to reduce infection risk.
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If examination reveals conditions requiring emergency department evaluation like possible appendicitis, severe dehydration needing IV fluids, fractures requiring X-rays and orthopedic care, severe allergic reactions, or other urgent situations beyond office-based treatment capabilities, I explain findings clearly, provide guidance on where to go and what to expect, call ahead to the emergency department when appropriate to facilitate care, and often send medical records electronically so emergency providers have your child’s history. I remain involved coordinating care, following up on emergency results, and providing continuity once the acute situation resolves. My goal is ensuring appropriate level of care while maintaining my role as your child’s primary physician.
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Patient safety is my priority, and I take infection control seriously to protect vulnerable children in my Beverly Hills practice. When scheduling sick visits involving highly contagious conditions like chickenpox or confirmed flu, my staff may schedule you at times minimizing exposure to other patients, bring you directly to exam rooms bypassing the waiting area when possible, or provide separate waiting areas for obviously contagious illnesses. Exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between patients, staff follow strict hand hygiene protocols, and I encourage families to inform us about suspected contagious conditions when scheduling so we can take appropriate precautions protecting everyone while still providing prompt care for your sick child.
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Yes, my Beverly Hills office is equipped for common point-of-care testing including rapid strep tests to diagnose strep throat, rapid influenza tests during flu season, urinalysis for urinary tract infections, and other diagnostic tests helping me make accurate diagnoses during sick visits. Results are typically available within minutes, allowing immediate treatment decisions rather than sending you home waiting for lab results. When more complex testing like blood work, X-rays, or cultures is needed, I order these tests and follow up with results and treatment adjustments. Having diagnostic capabilities in-office makes sick visits more efficient and gets children on appropriate treatment faster.