Children's Medical Associates - Pediatricians - Fairfax and Alexandria VA

Alexandria, Virginia

703-914-8989 fax# 703-914-5494

Alexandria and Fairfax emails

Alexandria:forms.alex@cmanva.com Fairfax:forms.ffx@cmanva.com

Fairfax, Virginia

703-691-4700 fax# 703-691-4791

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Flu Vaccine Clinics

Saturday Flu Vaccine Clinics are open through October 14th!

Log-on to the Portal for easy scheduling or call the office!

Any children 8 years old or younger getting their flu vaccine for the first time this year (or who have not had 2 doses in a single year in the past) should have a 2nd dose at least one month after the first dose. These booster doses should be scheduled through Saturday flu clinics as well.

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Updated COVID Vaccine, RSV and Beyfortus (Nirsevimab-alip)

The CDC and FDA have approved the use of an updated monoclonal COVID vaccine to provide protection against the current circulating strains of the virus in our community. The updated booster vaccine may already be available for some age groups at local pharmacies.

Please monitor your email as we will be sending out information as soon as we have it in stock and are actively scheduling patients to receive this vaccine as well as the availability of Beyfortus, a monoclonal antibody treatment for prevention of RSV in children, here at CMA.

Click here for more information on these vaccines.

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Symptom Checker

Provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Symptom Checker for any questions you may have for all areas of the body is on the external website of HealthyChildren.org. You can choose a part of the body and hover over for a list of symptoms to explore for answers to your questions. Try it out! Click here Symptom Checker (Please Note: Best viewed on desktop or laptop. Does not view correctly on a mobile phone.)

After Hours

In order to accommodate sick children who cannot be seen during regular office hours, one of our offices, staffed by a physician and nurse, will remain open after 5:00 PM if needed. These appointments will be made only after regular daytime openings are filled. There is a charge for Saturday, Sunday, and holiday appointments. For life threatening emergencies, please dial 911 and have your child transported to the nearest Emergency Room.

Phone Time

From 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM every morning Monday through Friday, we have Doctors and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners available to address questions you may have regarding your child.

Patient Portal

To register for the patient portal, please call 703-691-7992 to set up your account.

If you have already registered,
please continue here to Patient Portal.

Available 365 Days A Year!

For all conditions that are life threatening or limb threatening, Go to the nearest Emergency Room.

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Lactation Services

Deciding to breastfeed is one of the most important decisions a mother-to-be can make to give her newborn the best possible start in life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as “the sole source of nutrition for infants for about the first six months; breastfeeding in combination with solid foods through at least twelve months; and continued breastfeeding thereafter for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby”.

Medical Laboratory

We have full functioning medical laboratories with certified medical laboratory technicians experienced in working with pediatric patients.
With state-of-the-art equipment, our medical laboratory technicians are able to perform all routine and many specialized testing in the office for same day results.

Our laboratories are in full operation Monday through Friday.

Infant Massage

Does your baby suffer from gas/colic pain?
Does your baby have poor sleep cycles?
Are you concerned about inadequate weight gain?
Does your baby have reflux feeding difficulties?

If you have answered “YES” to any of the above, consider scheduling an appointment to speak with our Certified Massage Instructuor, Laylah Gaeta, R.N., M.S., C.P.N.P.

Mental Health Services

All providers at CMA have experience treating behavioral and mental health conditions in children and adolescents. We can assist in diagnosis and treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, OCD, and a variety of other conditions. We can also provide your family with a list of community resources and therapy groups in the area.

Location/Hours

Flexible hours to help accommodate our parents/patients busy life schedules — Our offices offer routine appointments 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on several days a week.

PHONE HOURS

ALEXANDRIA
WEEKDAYS 8AM – 4:30PM
SATURDAYS 8AM – 11AM

FAIRFAX
WEEKDAYS 8AM – 4:30PM
SATURDAYS 8AM – 11AM
SUNDAYS 9AM – 11AM

Please visit Location/Hours page for weekends, holidays and phone times for both offices.

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How Playtime Benefits The Health and Development of Your Child

This article from HealthyChildren.org tells about how playtime has been declining but how important play is for the health and development of your child. Play improves the ability to plan, organize and socialize. It creates social bonds and helps academically. As another benefit, playtime helps cope with stress. It’s important to include play with both…

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How To Know When To Get Your Child’s Next COVID Vaccine

Almost all children 6 months and older are eligible for COVID vaccines. The COVID vaccine protects your child and everyone around them from the disease and hospitalization. This article, “When Can Kids Get the Updated COVID Vaccine?” includes the recommended vaccines and a chart with ages and doses. It also explains when to get the…

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RECALLS

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products for bicycles, helmets, children’s sleepwear and more. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to the CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database…

COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

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COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

This is an unprecedented time. Our lives have been disrupted, our routines forced to change, schools and sports cancelled, all without a clear end in sight. Our children look to us to help restore a sense of normalcy amongst the chaos, and to provide reassurance and stability. At CMA, we understand that many parents have questions and concerns regarding their children’s health and well-being during these events, and we want to be able to provide a sane, reliable source of information and clinical perspective based on our current knowledge of the Novel Coronavirus…

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How to book for appointment?

To make an appointment, please call our Alexandria office at (703) 914-8989 or Fairfax office (703) 691-4700. Visit our “Services” page for our Locations and Hours, After Hours, or Phone Hours and other information.

Where Should My Child Be Evaluated?

For all conditions that are life threatening, go to the nearest emergency department. You can see a comprehensive chart for doctor office, urgent care or emergency department at our “Where Should My Child Be Evaluated?” page

Do you have a chart for ibuprofen or acetaminophen dosing?

Yes, our dosing charts can be found under the navigation link “Resources” under “Frequently Asked Questions” at our “acetaminophen and ibuprofen dosing charts” page

What are the area Emergency Numbers?

Emergency numbers for Police, Fire, Ambulance, Poison Control and area Hospitals can be found on under the navigation link “Resources” at our “What are the area Emergency Numbers?” page

Is there any online appointment form?

All patient forms, telemedicine, school forms, consent forms, etc. can be found at the navigation link page, “Forms.”

More Frequently Asked Questions

For more frequently asked questions, check out under “Resources” at our “Frequently Asked Questions” page