Effective March 19th, our 7:30 AM walk-in clinics at all locations have been discontinued, as we adjust our scheduling to separate well and sick patients during the COVID Pandemic. For more info see our Facebook feed. **Coronavirus screening measures are still in effect, any patients who have a suspicion of COVID-19 infection call our office prior to coming in so we may assess the most appropriate care for your child.**
Dr. Michael D. DeMauro
MD, FAAP
Dr. Diane R. Savage-Pedigo
MD, FAAP
Dr. Paul L. Nave
MD, FAAP
Dr. Ben Spitalnick
MD, MBA, FAAP
Dr. Steve Hobby
MD, CPC, FAAP
Dr. Adria H. Wilkes
MD, FAAP
Dr. Chintak B. Patel
MD, FAAP
Dr. Brandy Gheesling
MD, CLC, FAAP
Dr. Christopher Rogers
Dr. Giselle M. Rosinia
MD, FAAP
We've just recently been awarded 2019's Best of the Best Coastal Empire by Savannah Morning News. A special thank you to all those who voted!
We take pride in the level of care we provide to the families that trust us with their child's pediatric healthcare needs. We have been recognized as 2018 Best of the Best Coastal Empire by Savannah Morning News and Best of Savannah Winner (2017, 2014) & Best of Savannah Runner-Up (2015, 2013) by the Savannah Magazine. We’ve also been recognized as a Level 3 “Patient-Centered Medical Home,” the highest rating is given by the NCQA.
We take pride in the level of care we provide to the families that trust us with their child's pediatric healthcare needs. We have been recognized as 2018 Best of the Best Coastal Empire by Savannah Morning News and Best of Savannah Winner (2017, 2014) & Best of Savannah Runner-Up (2015, 2013) by the Savannah Magazine. We’ve also been recognized as a Level 3 “Patient-Centered Medical Home,” the highest rating is given by the NCQA.
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A reminder, we have been open every day through the COVID crisis. And we still have “COVID-safe” protocols in place for your checkups, as well as telemedicine appointments for milder sick visits each day. See our website pedsav.com to learn more
Thank you guys for everything ❤️ we love and respect all of you❤️ please stay safe❤️
We do! Telemedicine appointments available every day... pedsav.com/telemedicine-faq/Does your pediatrician now offer video visits? If so, here are some tips to help you prepare! #CallYourPediatrician today!
St. Joseph's/Candler
Positive COVID-19 admissions at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital continue to increase. St. Joseph’s/Candler has implemented its surge plan to ensure all patients – COVID-19 as well as acute care patients - are cared for safely and effectively.
St. Joseph’s/Candler views this as a 12-month deployment, which began March 2020 and will extend through March 2021, and has re-calibrated operations to adjust for the dual environment of treating acute care medical and surgical patients and COVID-positive, infectious disease patients.
The current surge plan contains:
Four different levels allowing for the admission of up to 115 COVID-positive patients between the two hospitals, in addition to the normal number of acute care beds available for regular patients.
Construction will begin this week to create an additional 30 beds in the meeting rooms at St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, if needed. Total COVID-19 capacity will increase to 145 beds.
In anticipation of increased numbers, including future admissions in the fall due to flu, we are ramping up staffing to include additional contract nurses through March 2021.
All areas of PPE supplies, from masks to eye shields, have been inventoried. Purchases have been increased to account for Level 4 surge rates through March 2021.
Visitor restrictions remain in place. No visitors are allowed, except for the Telfair BirthPlace and one support person for those in Outpatient Surgery and the Emergency Department.
At this time we have the appropriate supply of PPEs and the infection prevention protocols in place to continue surgical services. Since the pandemic began we have learned a great deal about how to protect our co-workers and still provide the needed surgeries those in our community require.
The Emergency Departments are open and safely isolating those who are symptomatic for COVID-19 from those who have other emergency needs.
We encourage the community to be vigilant about masking, social distancing and other precautions to prevent the further spread of this virus.
St. Joseph’s/Candler views this as a 12-month deployment, which began March 2020 and will extend through March 2021, and has re-calibrated operations to adjust for the dual environment of treating acute care medical and surgical patients and COVID-positive, infectious disease patients.
The current surge plan contains:
Four different levels allowing for the admission of up to 115 COVID-positive patients between the two hospitals, in addition to the normal number of acute care beds available for regular patients.
Construction will begin this week to create an additional 30 beds in the meeting rooms at St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, if needed. Total COVID-19 capacity will increase to 145 beds.
In anticipation of increased numbers, including future admissions in the fall due to flu, we are ramping up staffing to include additional contract nurses through March 2021.
All areas of PPE supplies, from masks to eye shields, have been inventoried. Purchases have been increased to account for Level 4 surge rates through March 2021.
Visitor restrictions remain in place. No visitors are allowed, except for the Telfair BirthPlace and one support person for those in Outpatient Surgery and the Emergency Department.
At this time we have the appropriate supply of PPEs and the infection prevention protocols in place to continue surgical services. Since the pandemic began we have learned a great deal about how to protect our co-workers and still provide the needed surgeries those in our community require.
The Emergency Departments are open and safely isolating those who are symptomatic for COVID-19 from those who have other emergency needs.
We encourage the community to be vigilant about masking, social distancing and other precautions to prevent the further spread of this virus.
Stay Safe this 4th of July
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Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. The AAP continues to urge families NOT to buy fireworks for their own or their children's use. Learn more here.HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Our Pooler and Whitemarsh Island Offices will be closed FRIDAY JULY 3RD to allow our staff some holiday time with their families. Our Main Office on Waters Avenue remains open 365 days a year, open holiday hours until 11am. This year more than ever, please be safe in every way possible as you enjoy your holiday!
