# Desert Pediatrics

> Independent pediatric practice in Tucson, AZ serving families since 1998. Same-day sick visits, well-child care, newborn care, and vaccines for patients newborn to age 21.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Practice overview, hours, and contact.
- [Our Approach](/our-approach-tucson-pediatrics): How we practice medicine and what a medical home means.
- [Meet Our Pediatricians](/meet-our-pediatricians-tucson): Physician overview for Dr. Tien Nguyen and Dr. David McHorney.
- [Dr. Tien Nguyen](/dr-tien-nguyen-tucson-pediatrician): Profile for Dr. Tien Nguyen, MD, FAAP.
- [Dr. David McHorney](/dr-david-mchorney-tucson-pediatrician): Profile for Dr. David McHorney, MD, FAAP.
- [Dr. Terry Vondrak](/dr-terry-vondrak-tucson-pediatrician): Retirement letter from founding physician Dr. Vondrak.

## Care

- [Same-Day Sick Visits](/same-day-sick-visits-tucson): Urgent pediatric care for fever, cough, ear pain, and other illness.
- [Well-Child Visits](/well-child-visits-tucson): Routine checkups, developmental screenings, and growth monitoring.
- [Newborn Pediatrician](/newborn-pediatrician-tucson-az): Newborn care, hospital follow-ups, and feeding support.
- [Prenatal Visits](/prenatal-pediatric-visits-tucson-az): Complimentary 30-minute prenatal visit for expecting parents.
- [Breastfeeding Support](/breastfeeding-support-tucson): Lactation support and local feeding resources.
- [Sports Physicals](/sports-physicals-tucson): AIA sports physicals for school athletes.
- [Vaccine Schedule](/vaccine-schedule-tucson): AAP vaccine schedule for children and teens.
- [Infant Vaccine Schedule](/infant-vaccine-schedule-tucson): AAP-recommended vaccines from birth through 18 months.
- [Other Services](/other-services-tucson): Reach Out and Read, MyChart, and after-hours partners.
- [Spanish & Vietnamese Pediatrician](/spanish-vietnamese-pediatrician-tucson): Interpreter services for Spanish and Vietnamese families.

## Resources

- [Forms and Registration](/forms-registration): New patient forms and AIA sports physical forms.
- [Accepted Insurance](/accepted-insurance-tucson): Plans currently accepted.
- [Patient Reviews](/patient-reviews-tucson): Testimonials from families we serve.
- [Choosing a Pediatrician During Pregnancy](/choosing-pediatrician-during-pregnancy-tucson): Guide for expecting parents.
- [Pediatrician vs Urgent Care](/pediatrician-vs-urgent-care-sick-child-tucson): How to decide where to take a sick child.
- [Tucson Pediatric Resources](/tucson-pediatric-resources): Local pediatric directory for Tucson families.
- [Measles in Pima County](/measles-pima-county): Clinical info on the local measles situation.
- [Blog](/blog): Articles from our pediatricians.