Children's Clinic
Domus barnalaeknar
Vatnsendi, Kopavogur, Iceland
Medical Centre and Hospital in Kopavogur, Iceland.
Reviewed by HealthNaro
Paediatrics
Field of care
Paediatrics
Doctors and clinics specialising in the health of babies, children and adolescents.
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This page helps parents and carers find and choose a children's health provider. For condition information, see the Paediatrics health topic.
What the field covers
Paediatrics is the care of babies, children and adolescents. It includes growth and development checks, vaccinations, the assessment of illness and long-term support for children with ongoing conditions.
Who provides it
A paediatrician is a doctor who has specialised in children's health. Family doctors and general practitioners also care for children, and nurses often run vaccination and growth-monitoring sessions. HealthNaro lists the specialty Paediatrics, and children's dental care appears under Paediatric Dentistry in dentistry.
Main services
Listed services are child health checks and childhood immunisation. A profile shows a service only when the provider has told us it is offered.
How to choose a provider
- Confirm registration with the national medical regulator and ask about the doctor's paediatric qualification.
- Read the verification label: Public listing, Contact verified, Reviewed by HealthNaro or Credentials verified. Labels describe what we checked, not the quality of care.
- Ask the clinic about the age range it treats, and whether the waiting area and rooms are suitable for children.
- Ask which vaccines are available, how they are stored and how records are kept and shared with you.
- Check opening hours, same-day appointments and what happens out of hours.
What to prepare
Bring your child's vaccination card or health record, a list of any medicines and allergies, and notes on growth, feeding, sleep or behaviour that concern you. Say how long symptoms have lasted and what you have noticed. Bring a favourite toy or snack for comfort. Do not send your child's records through HealthNaro forms.
Cost, insurance and access
Fees may differ for routine checks, sick visits and vaccinations, and vaccines may be charged separately from the consultation. Ask what is included, and check your insurer's cover for children. HealthNaro shows prices only where a source and date exist. Ask about pushchair access and whether a parent or carer can stay throughout the visit.
Keep a note of your questions and the answers you receive, and ask the clinician to explain any plan in plain words so you can follow it at home.
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Specialties in paediatrics
Towns with paediatrics providers
Towns where HealthNaro lists at least one published provider in this field of care.
Listed providers in paediatrics
Verified profiles are shown first. Sponsored placement never changes this order.
Frequently asked questions
- At what age should a child stop seeing a paediatrician?
- It varies by country and clinic. Many paediatric services care for children until the late teens. Ask the clinic about its age range.
- Do paediatricians give vaccinations?
- Many clinics do, and child health clinics and public programmes also provide them. Ask the clinic whether it stocks the vaccines on your child's schedule.
- Should I choose a paediatrician or a family doctor?
- Both can care for children. A paediatrician has specialist training in children's health, while a family doctor cares for all ages in a household. The choice depends on your child's needs and what is nearby.
- Can I take my child to any clinic in an emergency?
- For an emergency, use your local emergency number or the nearest emergency department. HealthNaro is not an emergency service.
- Is the request service free?
- Yes. HealthNaro does not charge parents or carers.
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