Amanda Guetersloh, MD is a Pediatrician practicing at her clinic in Lubbock, TX, dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care. She is a registered provider with The Texas Medical Board, practicing under the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act). General Pediatricians are a child's primary healthcare partner, providing continuous care from infancy through young adulthood, managing routine well-child visits, common illnesses, chronic conditions, and coordinating specialist care as needed to ensure optimal health and development. She serves infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, and is currently welcoming new patients.
Dr. Guetersloh is a pediatrician in Lubbock, TX with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1999 and completed her residency training in Pediatrics at UT Southwestern/Children's Medical Center in 2002. With over 25 years of dedicated experience, she brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and care to her patients. Dr. Guetersloh is affiliated with University Medical Center and Cogdell Memorial Hospital and is accepting new patients. She is committed to collaborative, evidence-based medicine, creating a supportive environment where patients and their families feel heard and empowered in their healthcare decisions. Dr. Guetersloh provides consultations primarily in English. To schedule an appointment, please call (806) 780-6868.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Guetersloh is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Guetersloh's approach to pediatric care centers on building strong, trusting relationships with families. She provides comprehensive care, from routine well-child visits to managing chronic conditions, ensuring continuity of care throughout childhood and adolescence. Her commitment to open communication, evidence-based medicine, and personalized treatment plans ensures that each patient receives the optimal support for their unique needs and developmental trajectory.
By working together, you and Dr. Guetersloh can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Aetna
Ambetter
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Assurant Health
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
First Choice Health
FirstCare Health Plans
HealthSmart
Humana
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- GEHA
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Guetersloh offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- Fever: Fevers are a common childhood symptom, and your pediatrician can assess your child's fever, determine the cause, and advise on appropriate management.
- Newborn Jaundice: A pediatrician can diagnose and treat newborn jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by excess bilirubin, using methods like phototherapy or close monitoring.
- Common Cold: Your pediatrician can diagnose and provide supportive care for your child's common cold, focusing on symptom relief and preventing secondary infections.
- Viral Infection: Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses; your pediatrician will assess your child's symptoms, diagnose the specific virus if possible, and guide you on the best course of action for recovery.
- Bedwetting: Pediatricians help children and their families cope with bedwetting by assessing potential medical or behavioral factors and suggesting solutions like alarms, medication, or behavioral therapy.
- Wheezing: If your child is wheezing, it means their airways are constricted, making it hard to breathe; your pediatrician will assess the situation and develop a plan to help.
- Allergic Conjunctivitis: When your child's eyes are itchy, red, and watery due to allergies, a pediatrician can help figure out what's causing it and suggest ways to manage the symptoms.
- Swine Flu: If your child shows signs of swine flu such as fever, cough, and muscle aches, your pediatrician can assess their condition and recommend appropriate treatment and supportive care.
- Otitis Media: Otitis media, or a middle ear infection, is a common childhood illness causing ear pain and often fever, and pediatricians diagnose and treat it with medication or watchful waiting.
- Constipation: Constipation in children means infrequent or difficult bowel movements, and your pediatrician can help diagnose and treat it with lifestyle changes or medication.
- Influenza (Flu): If your child has the flu, a pediatrician can assess their symptoms, determine the severity, and recommend appropriate care at home or in a hospital setting.
- Bronchitis: Your child's pediatrician can help manage bronchitis, a common respiratory infection causing a cough and sometimes shortness of breath, by recommending rest and symptom relief.
This list represents some of the common conditions treated. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional.
To provide comprehensive and patient-centered care, Dr. Guetersloh offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Diabetes Counseling: Diabetes counseling helps families develop a plan to keep their child's blood sugar levels stable, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Immunization Administration: Immunization administration involves giving your child vaccines to protect them from serious diseases.
- Wellness Examination: A wellness examination is a checkup where your pediatrician checks your child's growth, development, and overall health.
- Desensitization: This treatment method involves slowly exposing a child to something they are afraid of, making them less sensitive and reactive over time.
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy focuses on improving a child's ability to participate in school, home, and social activities.
- Feeding Assessment: Your pediatrician will assess your child's feeding skills, diet, and weight to make sure they're growing properly.
- Well Baby Care: Through well baby visits, you can proactively prevent health issues and catch any problems early.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for their professional license in Texas.
Dr. Guetersloh is dedicated to partnering with patients to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how proactive care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and guidance on managing their child's fever, the family felt empowered to take the necessary steps to comfort the child and ensure a swift recovery. The pediatrician's advice helped the child return to their normal routine with minimal discomfort.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and treatment plan for newborn jaundice, the baby experienced a significant improvement in their skin tone and overall well-being. Close monitoring and the recommended phototherapy helped the baby recover quickly and safely.
- Following a pediatrician's guidance, a child successfully managed their common cold, experiencing significant symptom relief and preventing complications. The supportive care allowed the child to quickly return to their normal activities.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
- Primary Location:
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5215 96th St, Lubbock, TX, 79424
Phone: (806) 780-6868
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- UTSW/Chldns MC (Residency Hospital) - 2002
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (Medical School) - 1999
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Pediatric care with Dr. Guetersloh:
- What is the difference between a Pediatrician and a Family Medicine doctor for my child?
- Pediatricians are specialists who dedicate their training exclusively to the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. While family medicine doctors are qualified to treat children, a pediatrician's practice is 100% focused on kids, giving them deep experience with childhood illnesses and developmental stages.
- Why are well-child visits important even if my child isn't sick?
- Well-child visits are crucial for tracking growth and development, administering necessary immunizations, and performing important screenings. They provide a vital opportunity to discuss nutrition, sleep, safety, and behavior concerns with Dr. Guetersloh. These visits help prevent future health problems and ensure your child's healthy development.
- Does my child need an antibiotic every time they have a cold or a cough?
- Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, not viral ones like colds and coughs. Overuse of antibiotics can be harmful. Dr. Guetersloh will carefully evaluate your child's condition to determine if an antibiotic is necessary and will not prescribe one unnecessarily.
- My baby seems to be crying all the time. Can you help with issues like colic or reflux?
- We understand how distressing constant crying can be for new parents. Colic and reflux are very common concerns. Dr. Guetersloh can examine your baby to rule out other medical issues, provide soothing strategies, and discuss potential dietary changes or medications to help manage these conditions.
- What is involved in a developmental screening?
- A developmental screening is a series of simple questions and checklists used during well-child visits to assess a child's progress in language, movement, thinking, and social skills. It's a routine way to celebrate milestones and identify any areas where extra support might be beneficial. These screenings are a normal part of monitoring a child's development.
- My child gets ear infections frequently. Is this something you handle?
- Yes, diagnosing and treating ear infections is one of the most common things we do. Dr. Guetersloh can determine the cause, prescribe antibiotics if necessary, and discuss strategies to reduce recurrence or determine if a referral to an ENT specialist is needed.
- Can a pediatrician help with behavioral issues like ADHD or tantrums?
- Dr. Guetersloh and our practice are trained to evaluate a child's behavioral and mental health. We can provide an initial assessment for conditions like ADHD, offer parenting strategies, and provide referrals to specialists for further testing and support.
- How do you manage chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies?
- Dr. Guetersloh creates a personalized action plan for managing chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies, including daily medication management, emergency prescription coordination (like inhalers or EpiPens), and education on avoiding triggers. She also coordinates care with specialists like allergists or pulmonologists as needed.
5215 96th St
Lubbock TX 79424
Phone: (806) 780-6868
Amanda Guetersloh, MD is regulated by the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act) in Texas and is licensed by The Texas Medical Board.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1861437949
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Medical Board website or by direct inquiry.
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