Sara Woods, MD is a Pediatrician dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care at her clinic in Austin, TX. She is a registered provider with The Texas Medical Board, practicing under the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act). Dr. Woods understands that 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. Please call (512) 333-0316 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Woods was drawn to pediatric care because she enjoys working with families as they navigate through a family plan for healthy living. She enjoys working with the whole family, and takes care of many extended families. She provides compassionate and comprehensive care to children of all ages, from birth to adulthood. Dr. Woods earned her medical degree from The University of Texas Health and Sciences Center in Houston, TX, and completed her pediatrics internship and residency at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, TX. She is board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Her care philosophy centers on preventing and treating disease within a caring community. Dr. Sara Woods offers consultations in Spanish.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Woods is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Woods provides comprehensive pediatric care, focusing on building strong relationships with families. She prioritizes open communication, ensuring parents understand their child's health status and treatment options. This patient-centered approach extends to managing routine well-child visits, addressing common illnesses, and coordinating specialist care when necessary, all with the goal of fostering optimal growth and development.
By working together, you and Dr. Woods can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Cigna
Curative
Humana
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- MultiPlan
- PHCS Network
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Woods offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- Common Cold: Common colds are viral infections causing sniffles and sneezes, and your pediatrician can help your child through it by recommending rest, fluids, and over-the-counter remedies when appropriate.
- Bronchitis: Bronchitis is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the airways; your pediatrician will assess your child's symptoms and develop a treatment plan to reduce discomfort and prevent complications.
- Bedwetting: Bedwetting is a common childhood issue that a pediatrician can assess to rule out medical problems and create a plan to help the child stay dry at night through training and/or medical approaches.
- Constipation: A pediatrician can help your child overcome constipation by recommending dietary adjustments, increased fluid intake, and possibly mild laxatives.
- Newborn Jaundice: Your pediatrician plays a vital role in assessing and managing newborn jaundice, a condition resulting in yellow skin and eyes, ensuring your baby's bilirubin levels are safe.
- Fever: A fever is a high body temperature, and pediatricians help diagnose its cause and recommend treatment to bring the fever down and address any underlying illness.
- Ear Infection: Ear infections, a frequent childhood ailment, are effectively handled by pediatricians who determine the cause and provide treatment like antibiotics or pain relief to promote healing.
- Diaper Rash: Your pediatrician can diagnose and help treat diaper rash, a skin irritation in the diaper area caused by prolonged moisture and friction.
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis): Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the eye's lining that pediatricians diagnose and treat with eye drops or ointments.
- Croup: Croup is an infection causing a harsh, barking cough, often worse at night; pediatricians help manage symptoms and ensure your child breathes easily.
- Down Syndrome: Down syndrome is a genetic condition that can cause developmental delays and health challenges, and pediatricians provide ongoing care and support to help children with Down syndrome thrive.
- Influenza (Flu): Pediatricians help protect children from the flu through yearly vaccinations and provide care if your child gets sick.
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. Woods offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Immunization Administration: Immunization administration involves giving your child vaccines to protect them from serious diseases.
- Parenting Classes: Parenting classes offer support and education to help parents navigate the challenges and joys of raising children.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening: STI screening involves simple tests to identify infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea; early detection is key to successful treatment.
- Behavior Modification: It's a treatment approach that teaches children better ways to cope with challenges and behave appropriately.
- Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling: This service helps pediatricians identify and address potential issues related to alcohol use that could affect your child or family.
- School Physicals: Before school starts, a school physical confirms your child is healthy and identifies any concerns.
- Childhood Immunization: Vaccines given during childhood immunizations help prevent illnesses like measles, mumps, and whooping cough.
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. Woods 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:
- With the pediatrician's guidance on rest and fluids, a child quickly recovered from a common cold, returning to their normal activities within a few days.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and treatment plan, a young patient successfully managed their bronchitis, experiencing significant relief from coughing and shortness of breath within a week.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and personalized guidance, a child successfully managed their bedwetting, gaining confidence and improved sleep. A supportive plan enabled the child to finally achieve dryness at night.
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:
Austin Diagnostic Clinic - Circle C
5701 W Slaughter Ln Bldg C, Austin, TX, 78749
Phone: (512) 333-0316
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- Austin (Residency Hospital)
- Brackenridge Hospital (Residency Hospital)
- Tx (Residency Hospital)
- Austin (Internship Hospital)
- Brackenridge Hospital (Internship Hospital)
- Tx (Internship Hospital)
- Houston (Medical School)
- Tx (Medical School)
- American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Pediatric care with Dr. Woods:
- What is the difference between a Pediatrician and a Family Medicine doctor for my child?
- Pediatricians are specialists who focus exclusively on the health of children from birth through young adulthood, providing comprehensive care for their physical, emotional, and social well-being. While family medicine doctors can treat children, a pediatrician's training and practice are entirely dedicated to children's unique needs, giving them extensive 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 preventive care, tracking growth and development, and administering immunizations. They also allow for screenings and provide a crucial opportunity to discuss concerns about nutrition, sleep, safety, and behavior with Dr. Woods.
- My baby seems to be crying all the time. Can you help with issues like colic or reflux?
- We understand how frustrating constant crying can be for new parents. Colic and reflux are very common concerns. Dr. Woods can examine your baby to rule out any other medical issues, provide soothing strategies, and discuss dietary changes or medications to help manage these conditions.
- How do you manage chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies?
- Dr. Woods works with families to create a personalized action plan for managing chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies. This includes managing daily medications, prescribing emergency medications, and educating the family on avoiding triggers. She also coordinates care with specialists like allergists or pulmonologists as needed.
- Can a pediatrician help with behavioral issues like ADHD or tantrums?
- Dr. Woods 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 refer to specialists for further testing and support, if 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. Woods 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 only effective against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or coughs. Overuse of antibiotics can be harmful. Dr. Woods will carefully evaluate your child to determine if an antibiotic is needed and will not prescribe one unnecessarily.
- What is involved in a developmental screening?
- A developmental screening is a routine part of well-child visits. It involves 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 needing extra support.
5701 W Slaughter Ln Bldg C
Austin TX 78749
Phone: (512) 333-0316
Sara Woods, 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): 1447216882
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Medical Board website or by direct inquiry.
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