This procedure is performed by Dr. Robert Johnson, and he uses the “scalpel-free” method, which is the most up-to-date way to perform this procedure. He is the only provider within 45 miles to use this method.

Stay Informed and Get Your Child Tested Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both extremely common conditions that pediatricians often treat during the cold winter months. Both of these illnesses can be treated easily, though if left untreated will likely result in severe complications. The board-certified pediatricians at Pendleton Family Medicine provide comprehensive flu …

What is a Urinalysis? A urinalysis is a diagnostic test performed on a urine sample. Not only can a urinalysis provide insights about your child’s overall health, but it can also indicate more specific conditions based off a variety of different factors. Most often, a urinalysis will be conducted to determine the health of an …

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult for air to pass through your lungs properly. It can start at any age and nearly 26 million Americans have asthma, 7 million of them being children. Unfortunately, there is no cure of asthma. However, with proper management, people living with asthma can live completely …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a brain disorder that can affect children differently. If left untreated, this issue can cause a child to be restless, misbehave and prevent him or her from learning in school. Common ADHD Symptoms Inattention, hyperactivity and impulse control are not symptoms that are exclusive to …

The initial step in the treatment of an allergy is an accurate diagnosis. It involves deciding whether a patient’s symptoms are caused by an allergy and, if so, determining what triggers the allergy as accurately as possible. The resulting diagnosis will target the appropriate treatment or clinical intervention to allow avoidance of the allergic trigger …

Scheduling your child’s physical is the best way to take a proactive approach to their health. During a physical, our pediatricians have the opportunity to monitor your child’s growth and development over the years. By staying up-to-date with your child’s physicals, you’ll be able to keep up with their vaccinations during their younger years, and …

Pendleton Family Medicine follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For descriptions of these vaccines and the diseases they protect against, please visit www.vaccinesafety.edu or www.immunize.org. For detailed information sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) please visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis. To view the forms listed below, you will need to …