COPC Mid-Ohio Pediatrics and Adolescents
Location
Westerville, OH 43082
Hours
About COPC Mid-Ohio Pediatrics and Adolescents
We appreciate the opportunity to care for your child. As specialists in examining and treating children from birth through young adulthood, our interest lies in both the physical and emotional growth of your child. We are also firm believers in fostering a healthy parent-child relationship with the hope that parenthood is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Our goal is to provide the finest quality services to our patients in a comfortable and pleasant setting and to do so more efficiently and economically. Since 1986, our office has been located in the community of Westerville, but we also serve the surrounding communities and school districts. With our longevity, we now have the privilege to serve a second generation of children.
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Appointment Information
A unique characteristic about our organization is that we are associates – one of our physicians is always available for office care or telephone consultation. During routine and follow-up appointments, you are able to meet with the physician of your choice. However, because we are a group practice, sick visits and emergency calls could be scheduled with one of the other physicians in order for your child to be seen as quickly as possible.
When calling for an appointment, please let our staff know the reason for your child’s visit or the nature of his/her medical concerns so we may schedule an appropriate length of time. This will allow sufficient time for the physician to address your concerns.
During normal office hours, a triage nurse is available to answer any medical questions you may have. Our nurses are trained to be able to answer most questions regarding your child’s health. The triage staff will involve the physician, if needed, to determine the best care for your child.
Well Child Exams
Well Child exams (also referred to as yearly check-up) allow us to follow your infant/child’s growth and varying stage of development closely.
All Well Child exams need to be scheduled in advance. Please keep in mind that the months of June – September are very busy for school-age children to have their well exams and the appointments fill quickly. Yearly well child exams are good for one full year from the date of the exam, if your child has had their yearly exam there is no need for an additional Sports or Camp Physical within that year.
Please bring any forms that need completed to your yearly well child exam. All forms brought to our office at times other than the well child exam will need 24-48 hours for the physician to review the chart and complete the paperwork. Our physicians will not sign any forms unless the child has had a Well Child exam in the last 12 months.
Well child exams are conducted at the following age milestones:
• 3-5 days after delivery
• 2 weeks old
• 1 month
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 2 ½ years
• Annually starting at 3 years
Sick Child Visits
We will make every effort to schedule appointments for ill children on the day that you call us. If you have a medical emergency during office hours, our Triage staff will do their best to schedule your child immediately or refer you to the appropriate facility.
Prescriptions/Refills
All prescription refills must be requested through our prescription refill line (614-899-0000, Option 3) or through a member of our triage team. At this time, the physicians do not accept the auto-refill requests from pharmacies.
If the medication your child has been prescribed is too expensive, please have the pharmacist call the prescribing physician to discuss an alternative medication.
Late Cancellation and No-Show Policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we're here to help.
To keep appointments available for all patients and reduce wait times, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot make your scheduled visit.
What Counts as a Late Cancellation or No-Show?
Late Cancellation: Canceling or rescheduling your appointment less than 24 hours before the scheduled time.
No-Show: Missing your appointment without notifying us at least 24 hours in advance.
Fees for Missed Appointments
Appointments not canceled at least 24 hours ahead of time will incur a $25 fee.
Please note: This fee is not covered by insurance and will be billed directly to you.
How to Cancel or Reschedule
You may cancel or reschedule your appointment in any of the following ways:
- MyChart: If you're enrolled, you can cancel or reschedule anytime through your account.
- Call the office: If we're unable to answer, please leave a voicemail with your full name, date of birth, appointment date/time, and the reason for cancellation.
Helpful Reminder
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for check-in and any necessary paperwork. This helps us stay on schedule and ensures your visit runs smoothly.