General Pediatric and Newborn Care
You can trust Cooper University Health Care to give your child the expert care they need and deserve.
Call for an appointment: 800.8.COOPER
At Cooper, we combine expert pediatric care with family-centered partnerships to support your child’s health every step of the way.
Our board-certified general pediatric specialists focus on preventive and primary care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses as well as counseling parents on how to be active participants in their child's health. Working closely with pediatric specialists at Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper, we also care for infants and children with chronic diseases or special health needs.
Our Services
- Preventive care
- Immunizations
- Health maintenance
- Sick visits
- Introductions to pediatricians and tours for expecting moms
- Consultation for community pediatricians and family practitioners
- Dermatology
- Counseling
- Education
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Cooper is home to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that cares for hundreds of critically ill newborns and premature newborns each year. Our secure facility includes advanced safety precautions and privacy procedures to ensure your newborn’s well-being while under the 24/7 care of Cooper pediatric specialists.
Equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment approaches, our NICU team includes board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, nutritionists, speech-language pathologists, and respiratory therapists.
Choosing a Pediatrician
If you are expecting your first child, we recommend selecting a pediatrician in the final months of pregnancy so you can meet and build trust before your baby arrives. If you are new to the area, begin your search either before or shortly after you move into your new home so your child has a general pediatrician available when you need one.
When choosing a pediatrician, a good place to start is by asking trusted friends and family for a recommendation. Other sources you might consider are your obstetrician or general practitioner. It is most important that you find a pediatrician who you feel comfortable with. You should feel that they are warm and compassionate. As a new patient, you should be able to ask them anything, no matter how trivial it may seem.
You may consider asking some or all of the following questions to help you choose a general pediatrician:
- Are you board certified?
- Do you have any specialized training or expertise with newborn care?
- What are your office hours?
- How do I reach the pediatrician’s office after hours?
- Do you accept my insurance?
- Are telemedicine options available?
Advocates for Children and Families
Cooper’s pediatricians are committed to supporting parents and a prenatal visit is an excellent way to start. The goals of a prenatal visit are to:
- Establish a relationship between the pediatrician and parents: A prenatal visit introduces the concept of the medical home for the child’s future healthcare needs. Also, the parents will feel more comfortable if they are familiar with the pediatrician before the birth of their child.
- Gather basic information: This may include information such as family medical history, delivery plans, infant feeding choice, car seats, anxieties about the present pregnancy, changes in lifestyle, cultural beliefs and parenting practices.
- Provide information and advice: The prenatal visit gives the pediatrician the opportunity to provide anticipatory guidance regarding newborn and infant care and behavior, advantages of breastfeeding, information on immunizations, and answer any questions that parents may have.
- Identify high-risk situations: This gives the pediatrician the opportunity to refer parents to appropriate resources and to prepare them for potential problems with the child.
Specialist Referrals
When specialized care is needed, Cooper pediatricians coordinate referrals to our expert pediatric specialists located throughout South Jersey, ensuring your child receives the right care at the right time.
If It Matters to You, It Matters to Us
Trusting relationships with our patients and families are important to us, and we are here to help with anything related to your child’s health and development. You can connect with us any time in a way that is most convenient and comfortable for you, including through:
- In-person visits
- Phone calls
- MyCooper/MyChart for non-urgent inquiries
- Telemedicine appointments
Families throughout South Jersey trust Cooper for pediatric and newborn care because of our:
Our board-certified pediatricians are part of South Jersey’s leading academic health system. Many are also educators who help train the next generation of providers, ensuring your child receives care informed by the latest research and best practices.
We offer the full spectrum of pediatric care – from newborn checkups, immunizations, and sick visits to counseling, dermatology, and chronic disease management. Pediatricians at Cooper also provide specializes services in neonatology, cardiology, pulmonology, and more.
Our pediatrics collaborate with subspecialists, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, speech therapists, and clinical pharmacists to deliver integrated, comprehensive care for your child.
With pediatric offices throughout South Jersey, evening and weekend hours, and same-day sick appointments, we make it easy to access the care your child needs – close to home.
As part of an academic health system, our patients benefit from access to state-of-the-art medical technology, the latest treatment options, and the most advance pediatric care available in the region.
Unlike most pediatric practices, our pediatric offices are staffed by registered nurses who use their expertise and our state-of-the-art electronic medical record system to triage questions, concerns, and appointments so that your child receives the best care possible.
Make an Appointment With a Pediatric and Newborn Specialist
To learn more about the general pediatric and newborn services at Cooper or to request an appointment, please call 800.8.COOPER (800.826.6737) or use the online appointment request form below.