Holly Springs Pediatrics offers adolescent and teen health visits, welcoming patients and families from Dunn, NC, with time set aside for the teen to talk with the clinician one-on-one if they choose.
What a Better Teen Health Visit Feels Like
Many teen checkups move fast. A parent answers most of the questions, the appointment ends before anyone has really talked, and the teenager leaves without having said much at all.
At Holly Springs Pediatrics, we built our adolescent and teen visits to work differently. The appointment leaves room for the teen to speak for themselves, ask their own questions, and spend a few minutes talking with the clinician without a parent in the room, if that is what the family wants.
This is not about rushing to a diagnosis or a treatment plan. It is about giving older kids and teens a visit that matches where they actually are: old enough to want some privacy, still young enough to need a steady, familiar provider.
Families from Dunn, NC and surrounding communities are welcome here, whether this is a first visit or a switch from another provider.
How an Adolescent Visit Works at Our Practice
Every visit starts the same way: check-in, a review of history and any concerns the family wants to raise, and time with the clinician.
For teens, that time is often split. Part of the visit may include a parent, and part may be one-on-one between the teen and the clinician, so the teen has space to bring something up on their own.
- Questions are directed to the teen, not just the parent
- Time is built in for the teen to ask their own questions
- Next steps, if any, are explained clearly to both teen and parent
- The same clinician can see the teen at future visits, so the visit feels familiar rather than starting over each time
Specific health questions, whatever they are, belong in the exam room with a provider who can look at the full picture. Our team is glad to talk through what a visit will look like when you call to schedule.
Real Services for Every Age, From Birth Through Age 22
Holly Springs Pediatrics sees infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 22, so a family can stay with the same practice as kids grow into teenagers and young adults.
Adolescent and teen health visits are part of that continuum of care. They sit alongside the other services our practice offers for younger patients, so parents are not starting over with a new provider just because a child got older.
Dunn, NC is home to about 8,549 residents, and we’re glad to welcome families from Dunn who are looking for a pediatric practice that will see their teen through this stage. Holly Springs Pediatrics is located about 25 miles from Dunn, a drive many families already make for other appointments or errands.
We are not asking families to choose between convenience and consistency. Booking one visit for a teen’s checkup, and knowing the same practice can be there for whatever comes up between now and age 22, is part of what we offer.
See the Difference for Your Teen
The best way to understand how an adolescent visit works at Holly Springs Pediatrics is to bring your teen in for one.
Whether your family is in Dunn, NC or nearby, you can request an appointment online or call our office directly to get a visit on the calendar. New patients are welcome.
If you are not sure whether now is the right time for a teen health visit, or you have a scheduling question, our staff can help you figure out the next step by phone.
We look forward to meeting your teen and giving them a visit built around them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Holly Springs Pediatrics see teenagers from Dunn, NC?
Yes. We see patients from birth through age 22, and we welcome adolescents and teens from Dunn, NC and the surrounding area for health visits. Teenagers are very much part of who we care for, not an afterthought to our younger patients.
Is Holly Springs Pediatrics located in Dunn, NC?
Our practice is located about 25 miles from Dunn, NC. Many families from Dunn make the drive for adolescent and teen health visits and other pediatric care, and our staff can help you plan around the distance when scheduling.
What actually happens during a teen health visit?
A teen visit typically includes check-in, a review with the clinician, and time built in for the teen to talk one-on-one if the family prefers. Any specific concerns are discussed directly during the visit with the provider, who can walk you through next steps.
Does Holly Springs Pediatrics accept insurance?
We accept a range of insurance plans. Call our office ahead of your visit and our staff can confirm whether your specific plan is accepted before you come in.
How do I schedule a first appointment for my teen?
You can request an appointment through myhspediatrics.com or call our office directly and let staff know you’re scheduling a new patient. They will help you find a time and let you know what to bring to the first visit.