Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Pediatric Care in Houston, TX
Established in 1977, our practice combines evidence-based pediatric medicine with personalized care rooted in empathy and communication. Dr. David M. Cotlar, a board-certified pediatrician with over 45 years of experience, leads our commitment to preventive care, child development, and addressing acute medical needs. We prioritize convenience through same-day sick visits, telemedicine options, and direct phone access without automated menus. Our approach emphasizes patient education, timely interventions, and fostering trust with families across Houston.With a focus on continuity of care, we serve generations of families, offering immunizations, newborn care, well-child checkups, and chronic condition management. Our team maintains affiliations with local hospitals and clinical laboratories to ensure comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Recognized for excellence through awards like Texas Super Doctors and Patients Choice, we remain dedicated to evolving with medical advancements while preserving the human touch central to pediatric care.
Services
Immunizations
Newborn Care
Well Child Care
Telemedicine Visits
Chronic Conditions
Acute Illness Treatment
Developmental Screenings
Vaccination Schedules
Parent Education
Referral Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day sick visits and telemedicine consultations for convenience
- Our board-certified pediatrician has over 45 years of local practice experience
- We emphasize preventive care and patient education for long-term health
- Our practice maintains direct communication lines without automated phone systems
- We provide personalized care with a focus on child development and family needs
What people say
Personalized attention
Timely sick visits
Compassionate care
Medical expertise
Responsive staff
Services
Immunizations
Our comprehensive immunization program protects children against preventable diseases through age-appropriate vaccination schedules. We follow CDC guidelines while providing personalized education about vaccine benefits and safety. Our practice maintains records for school compliance and offers catch-up schedules when needed.
Newborn Care
We provide specialized care for newborns through regular checkups, feeding guidance, and developmental monitoring. Our services include circumcision care, jaundice monitoring, and parental education on infant handling and safety during the critical first three months.
Well Child Care
Regular wellness exams track growth milestones, administer required immunizations, and address developmental concerns. We conduct vision/hearing screenings, nutritional assessments, and provide anticipatory guidance tailored to each child's age and health status.
Chronic Conditions
We manage chronic pediatric conditions like asthma, diabetes, and ADHD through personalized treatment plans. Our approach combines medication management with lifestyle recommendations and close monitoring to optimize long-term outcomes.
Telemedicine Visits
Secure virtual consultations address non-emergency medical concerns from home. This service handles follow-ups, minor illness evaluations, and medication refills while maintaining continuity with our in-person care standards.
People
Dr. David M. Cotlar
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with 45+ years of Houston practice. Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, former Baylor faculty member, and multiple award recipient including Texas Super Doctors and Patients Choice Award.
Mary Johnson
Front Office Coordinator
Licensed CNA with 3-year tenure at the practice. Manages patient interactions, appointment scheduling, and administrative operations while providing compassionate first-contact support for families.
Questions
What immunizations do you provide for children?
We offer all CDC-recommended vaccines including Hepatitis B, MMR, DTaP, polio, flu, and HPV. Our schedule follows AAP guidelines with personalized catch-up options when needed.
Do you offer same-day sick visits?
Yes, we prioritize same-day appointments for acute illnesses. Virtual telemedicine options are also available for non-emergency situations.
What newborn care services do you provide?
We offer feeding guidance, jaundice monitoring, circumcision care, developmental tracking, and parental education during the first 12 weeks of life.
Are chronic condition management services available?
Yes, we manage asthma, diabetes, ADHD, and other chronic conditions through personalized treatment plans and regular monitoring.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Closed weekends. Emergency after-hours calls receive prompt callbacks.
Do you accept telemedicine consultations?
Yes, virtual visits are available for follow-ups, minor illnesses, and medication management through our secure online platform.
