Renesha Butler-Guilliod, MD is a Pediatrician practicing at her clinic in Plano, TX. She is a trusted local provider on kellysearch.com, registered with The Texas Medical Board and 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. Dr. Butler-Guilliod serves infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with a focus on collaborative, evidence-based medicine. As a Pediatric and Newborn Hospitalist, she brings over 10 years of dedicated experience, a wealth of clinical knowledge, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment where patients and their families feel heard and empowered. She earned her degree from Meharry Medical College in 2011 and completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Florida Health Science Center in 2014. Dr. Butler-Guilliod is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Currently, she is not accepting new patients, but you can call (214) 456-9250 to inquire about waitlists or future openings. Dr. Renesha Butler-Guilliod provides consultations primarily in English.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Butler-Guilliod is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Butler-Guilliod provides comprehensive pediatric care, fostering a strong partnership with families. She prioritizes open communication and personalized treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care from infancy through young adulthood. This approach addresses routine well-child visits, common illnesses, and chronic conditions, while effectively coordinating specialist care when necessary, ultimately promoting optimal health and development for each child.
By working together, you and Dr. Butler-Guilliod can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Superior HealthPlan
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- Fee For Service (FFS)
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Superior Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Butler-Guilliod offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- Constipation: A pediatrician can help your child overcome constipation by recommending dietary adjustments, increased fluid intake, and possibly mild laxatives.
- Down Syndrome: Children with Down syndrome often require specialized medical care, and your pediatrician is your key partner in coordinating this care, from physical therapy to heart screenings.
- Fever: Pediatricians diagnose and treat fevers in children, figuring out what's causing the fever and providing care to help your child feel better.
- Neonatal (Newborn) Infection: Neonatal infection is an infection a baby gets in the first month of life, and pediatricians diagnose and treat these infections, often providing crucial care in the hospital or coordinating with specialists.
- Neonatal Conjunctivitis: A pediatrician is the right doctor to see if your newborn baby has pink eye (neonatal conjunctivitis); they can determine the cause and provide effective treatment.
- Newborn Breathing Diseases: Respiratory distress in newborns is a serious concern that pediatricians address through careful examination, testing, and appropriate treatment.
- Newborn Dehydration: Pediatricians play a crucial role in treating newborn dehydration, a condition where your baby is lacking fluids, often involving careful monitoring, intravenous fluids or oral rehydration solutions, and identifying the root cause.
- Newborn Hypoxemia: Newborn hypoxemia is when a baby has low oxygen levels in their blood, and pediatricians are crucial in diagnosing and treating this serious condition, often using supplemental oxygen or other interventions.
- 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.
- Pediatric Diseases: A pediatrician's expertise includes preventing, diagnosing, and treating a vast spectrum of childhood illnesses, ensuring your child receives the best possible care.
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. Butler-Guilliod offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Circumcision: Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin from the penis.
- Immunization: Immunizations are a series of shots that help prevent your child from getting sick with preventable diseases.
- Infant Care: Infant care ensures your baby receives the necessary preventive care and early interventions to thrive.
- Neonatal Care: Neonatal care includes close observation, assessments, and interventions to promote the best possible start for newborns.
- Neonatal Circumcision: It's a common procedure performed shortly after birth to remove the foreskin covering the tip of the penis.
- New Mom Counseling: Expect to receive expert advice from a pediatrician on navigating the early stages of motherhood, covering topics such as baby care, parental adjustment, and mental health.
- Newborn and Well-Child Care: Newborn and well-child care involves regular checkups to monitor your child's growth, development, and overall health from birth through adolescence.
- Newborn Circumcision: Newborn circumcision is a surgical option for parents to remove their baby boy's foreskin, usually done in the first few days of life.
- Newborn Metabolic Screening: Newborn metabolic screening is a vital preventative measure that screens for conditions affecting metabolism, potentially preventing long-term health issues.
- Physical Examination: During a physical exam, the doctor will check your child's heart, lungs, ears, and other parts of their body to assess their overall health.
- Vaccination: Your pediatrician will create a vaccination schedule to ensure your child receives the necessary protection at the right ages.
- Well Baby Care: Well baby care involves regular check-ups to monitor your child's growth, development, and overall health.
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. Butler-Guilliod 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:
- Following dietary changes and increased fluid intake recommended by the pediatrician, a child experienced a significant reduction in constipation symptoms, leading to improved comfort and well-being.
- By working with their pediatrician to manage their Down syndrome, a child experienced consistent progress in their developmental milestones, leading to a greater quality of life for the entire family.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and treatment plan, a child's fever subsided quickly, allowing them to return to their normal activities and enjoy a comfortable recovery. The pediatrician's guidance provided reassurance and helped the family manage the situation effectively.
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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7601 Preston Rd, Plano, TX, 75024
Phone: (214) 456-9250
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1935 Medical District Dr, Dallas, TX, 75235
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6800 Scenic Dr, Rowlett, TX, 75088
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- University of Florida Health Science Center (Residency Hospital) - 2014
- Meharry Medical College (Medical School) - 2011
- University of Oklahoma (Undergraduate School) - 2006
- University Of Oxford, United Kingdom (Other Education)
- American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Pediatric care with Dr. Butler-Guilliod:
- What is the difference between a Pediatrician and a Family Medicine doctor for my child?
- Pediatricians are specialists trained exclusively in the care of children from birth through young adulthood, focusing on their physical, emotional, and social health. While family medicine doctors can treat children, pediatricians dedicate 100% of their practice to children, providing deep expertise in childhood illnesses and developmental stages.
- Why are well-child visits important even if my child isn't sick?
- Well-child visits are essential for monitoring growth and development, ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date, and performing necessary screenings. They also provide a valuable opportunity to discuss important topics like nutrition, sleep, safety, and behavior with Dr. Butler-Guilliod.
- What is involved in a developmental screening?
- A developmental screening is a routine part of well-child visits. It uses simple questions and checklists to assess a child's progress in language, movement, thinking, and social skills. This helps us celebrate milestones and identify any areas where extra support might be beneficial.
- My baby seems to be crying all the time. Can you help with issues like colic or reflux?
- We understand how distressing it can be when a baby cries frequently. Dr. Butler-Guilliod can examine your baby to rule out other medical issues, provide soothing strategies, and discuss potential dietary changes or medications to help manage colic or reflux.
- How do you manage chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies?
- Dr. Butler-Guilliod works with families to create a personalized action plan for managing chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies. This includes managing daily medications, providing prescriptions for emergency medications, and educating the family on avoiding triggers. She also coordinates care with specialists like allergists or pulmonologists as needed.
- My child gets ear infections frequently. Is this something you handle?
- Yes, diagnosing and treating ear infections is one of the most common things a pediatrician does. Dr. Butler-Guilliod 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.
- Does my child need an antibiotic every time they have a cold or a cough?
- No, antibiotics are not needed for every cold or cough, as these are usually caused by viruses. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, not viral ones. Overuse of antibiotics can be harmful. Dr. Butler-Guilliod will carefully evaluate your child to determine if an antibiotic is necessary.
- Can a pediatrician help with behavioral issues like ADHD or tantrums?
- Yes, Dr. Butler-Guilliod can help. Pediatricians are trained to evaluate children's behavioral and mental health, and can provide an initial assessment for conditions like ADHD. They can also offer parenting strategies and refer families to specialists for further testing and support if needed.
7601 Preston Rd
Plano TX 75024
Phone: (214) 456-9250
Renesha Butler-Guilliod, 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): 1033403522
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Medical Board website or by direct inquiry.
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