FAQs
Some of the frequently asked questions.
What does Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care do?
Should my child be treated at Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care?
Absolutely! Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care has the areas best pediatric Emergency Room doctors on site who will treat and care for your child. Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care pediatricians will also coordinate care with your primary care physician and forward treatment plans if warranted. Our centers are fully equiped with the necessary technology and laboratory capabilities to give our patients “real time” diagnosis so our medical team can begin the healing. Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care offer many of the same services provided at the Emergency Room in a comfortable, child focused environment. We treat a wide variety of illnesses including but not limited to:
- Fevers
- Ear aches or infections
- Sprains or muscle/tendon/ligament strains
- Broken bones
- Wounds requiring stitches
- Diarrhea, vomiting, or similar tummy troubles
- Respiratory illnesses such as asthma
- Pain (both specific and non-specific)
- Exacerbation of recurrent or chronic health issues
- Dehydration requiring medical intervention (IV fluids)
What age patients are accepted at Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care?
Our board certified pediatricians see newborns to college age patients.
What types of insurance does Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care accept?
Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care takes most insurance carriers. Click (here) to see a specific list of the insurance plans we currently accept. Please note that co-pays, deductibles, and/or coinsurance payments are due and payable at the time of service.
What happens if Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care doesn’t take my insurance, or if I don’t have any?
Is an appointment required to be seen at Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care?
What is the average wait time at Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care to see a doctor?
How much time should I allow for my visit to Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care?
What are Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care’s hours?
Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care is open for your child every day, including holidays, during the following hours:
Woodbridge / Metuchen: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Totowa, NJ: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Union, NJ: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Piscataway, NJ: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Jersey City, NJ: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Can I bring my child to Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care if we have a regular pediatrician?
Is a doctor’s referral required to bring my child to Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care?
Will Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care advise my child’s pediatrician of my visit?
Does Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care administer well-child checkups, sports physicals, or immunizations?
Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care provides sports physicals, routine well-child checkups, or routine vaccinations.
How does Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care differ from other types of urgent-care clinics?
How can I contact Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care’s business office?
What hospitals are Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care affiliated to?
Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care is not affiliated with any hospital or other medical practice, and we are privately and independently owned. Your child’s continued care is important to us, and to that end we pride ourselves in maintaining ongoing relationships with hospitals, specialists, and physicians in the area. We routinely forward information regarding your child’s visit to his or her primary care pediatrician. In critical, complex, or serious cases, we will be sure to contact your child’s pediatrician or specialist directly to discuss their continued care. In the rare event that your child requires immediate transport to a hospital for more extensive treatment, we are happy to arrange ambulance service from Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care to the hospital of your choice.