Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics Oshtemo
5629 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: (269) 372-1000
Fax: (269) 372-0698
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Providers:
Kelli  J.  Dodson, DO
Randall  L.  Dyk, MD, MPH
Kristi  L.  Fifelski, PNP
J. Lia  Gaggino, MD
Michelle  Jepsen, PNP
Lisa  A.  Nagler, MD
Padma  Reddy, MD
Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics Oshtemo

When your child is sick, you want to talk with a nurse right way, get an appointment fast, and barely sit down in the waiting room. When your child is well, you want her to get her shots on time. We're here to make sure it all happens.

As a medical practice committed to meeting the healthcare needs of children, Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics is pleased to offer our services at two convenient locations - Portage and Oshtemo.

Same-day Appointments
When you call, you can talk with a clinical staff member right away about what's wrong with your child.

For acute problems, such as fever, flu, ear pain or ongoing cold symptoms, we will find your child an appointment the same day you call.

It is helpful to have the following information ready when you call:

  • Highest temperature, current temperature and how long it has lasted
  • Symptoms and how long they have lasted
  • Medications: types, doses, when they were taken
  • Chronic illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes
  • Allergies, including drug allergies

If the provider you request is not available or your child's problem is urgent, another Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics provider will be glad to see you. One of our providers is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for emergencies.

For your convenience, X-ray and lab services are available on site weekdays during business hours.

Flu Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months and older get a flu vaccine as soon as vaccine is available. Current Bronson patients may sign up to be notified when vaccine is available. In the event of vaccine shortage, Bronson will allocate vaccine to CDC previously identified high risk groups. This includes people with lung disease, like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart, or neurologic disease, and women who are pregnant. 

While flu is unpredictable, it is likely that 2009 H1N1 viruses and regular seasonal viruses will cause illness in the U.S. this flu season. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. For additional information, visit www.bronsonhealth.com/flu

Well Child Visits are Important, Too
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends frequent visits for infants, and annual visits for all children age two and older. Well Child Visits are especially important if your child has an ongoing health condition or takes medication regularly.

At these visits, we check your child's growth and development and give immunizations. The immunization rate for Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics patients (birth through age two) exceeds the state of Michigan goal to have 90 percent of children immunized by 2010.
Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics Vaccine Statement Policy
Pediatrics (www.pediatrics.org)

Safety and Academic Readiness

We partner with Safe Kids Kalamazoo County to offer bike helmets - with a fitting by our staff for a minimal cash charge. 
 
Through the generosity of the Bronson Health Foundation, we are able to provide all newborns a free book.
 
We participate in the local Ready-to-Read program to make sure our patients get six free books by age five. It's part of the National Reach Out and Read initiative to promote literacy.

Quality

In 2009 Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics received a Certificate of Recognition from the Region 2 Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) in recognition for efforts and commitment to protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

In 2009 Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics received designation as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, because of a strong commitment to primary care and improving medical outcomes.

What that means for you and your child is faster appointments, shorter wait times and quality care for your child.

Patient and Provider Partners in Care

Patient Forms
Consent for Release of Information
Health Appraisal
Consent for Treatment of a Minor

Patient Education
Your Visit
Summer Time Remedies
Winter Time Remedies

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pediatrics really a specialty?

Yes. Pediatrics is a branch of medicine dealing with the development, care and diseases of children from birth through the teen years. Pediatricians are doctors with specialized training who are considered primary care doctors for children and adolescents.

We also have nurse practitioners specializing in the care of children.

Our practice is affiliated with The Children's Hospital at Bronson-the only children's hospital in southwest Michigan. There, infants, children and adolescents get the special care they need from experts in just about every area of children's health.

Bronson has children's specialists in such areas as surgery, gastroenterology, cardiology, oncology and neurology, and staff trained to understand the unique ways illnesses and injuries affect children.

Should teens see a pediatrician?
Yes. Children can establish trusting relationships with their care providers by having regular Well Child Visits through age 18. We recommend that parents come with teens to our office and encourage parents to discuss concerns with us. We suggest that teens see their provider alone. This builds upon the positive relationship they have established and allows a private, open discussion of concerns.

As children, get older, protection provided by vaccines can begin to wear off.  And, as children get older, they can develop risks for more diseases.  Help your child enter into adolescence in a healthy way by keeping them up-to-date on their vaccines and well-child visits.  The Michigan Department of Community Health has new immunization requirements for the 2010-2011 school year.  All children entering 6th grade or changing school districts must have two doses of Varicella vaccine or documented history of the chickenpox disease, one dose of Tdap (tetanus/diptheria/acellular pertussis) and one dose of meningitis vaccine (MCV4). For additional information visit www.michigan.gov/teenvaccines.


Related Websites
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - travel info
National Network for Immunization Information
Michigan Care Improvement Registry
Immunization Action Coalition
Vaccine Information
Healthy Children
Michigan Department of Community Health

Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Open at 8 a.m. on Saturday for urgent care appointments

Some evening and weekend hours are available; please call for information.

Participating Health Plans and Networks
Participation may vary by physician/provider. Please call the practice to verify participation. The participation status below does not imply that the services performed will be covered in whole or part by your insurance carrier/network. To confirm coverage of these services, please contact your insurance carrier/network prior to obtaining services.

Aetna (except for HMO product)
Beech Street
Blue Care Network HMO
Blue Care Network Self Referral Option (SRO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional
Cofinity
Community Blue (BCBSM PPO)
Community Health Alliance (CHA)
Direct Care America/Interplan Health Group
Great West Healthcare
Healthscope Benefits
Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plan - All Medicare Fee For Service Plans (PFFS logo on ID card)
Medicare Advantage Plan - BCN Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage Plan - CareSource
Medicare Advantage Plan - Humana Choice PPO
Medicare Advantage Plan - Humana Gold Choice
Medicare Advantage Plan- Priority Health Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage Plan-Great Lakes Health Plan
Multiplan/Real Health
PPO Next
Priority Health
Railroad Medicare
United Healthcare


601 John Street / Kalamazoo, MI 49007 / (269) 341-7654