Is your child sick and needs to see a pediatrician? Dr. Krishnan (MD) is a board-certified pediatrician who provides pediatric sick visits in Corpus Christi for newborns, infants, children, and teenagers through age 18.
Bring your child in for evaluation when they’re sick, developing new symptoms, or simply not acting like themselves.
We’re now accepting new patients, so your child can receive care for today’s illness while establishing ongoing pediatric care for the future.
Book an appointment online or call (361) 462-4159 to contact our Corpus Christi location.
Same-day appointments and walk-ins are welcome.
Address:
5734 Spohn Dr., Suite 110, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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Dr. Krishnan accepts Medicaid and many major insurance plans. Not sure if your plan is accepted?
Call (361) 462-4159 and our team can help verify coverage.
Dr. Balasundari Krishnan is a qualified choice for pediatric sick visits in Corpus Christi because of her board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics, residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and experience providing medical care for children from birth through age 18.
Dr. Balasundari Krishnan provides pediatric sick visits in Corpus Christi to evaluate symptoms, identify potential causes, and recommend appropriate treatment to help your child feel better and recover safely.
Whether your child has a fever, ear infection, cough, stomach pain, or another common childhood illness, Dr. Krishnan can help identify potential causes, recommend appropriate treatment, and guide parents through the next steps toward recovery.
Beyond treating immediate illnesses, Dr. Krishnan offers the benefit of continuity of care. By understanding your child’s medical history, development, and ongoing health needs, she can provide more informed recommendations and help families manage both current illnesses and future health concerns.
A pediatric sick visit in DFWPMA Corpus Christi helps evaluate and treat illnesses, symptoms, and new health concerns in infants, children, and teenagers.
Dr. Krishnan can evaluate your child when they are sick, developing new symptoms, or simply not acting like themselves.
Common reasons parents schedule a sick visit include:
You don’t have to arrive with a diagnosis. Simply tell Dr. Krishnan what you’ve noticed, when it started, and how your child has been feeling. The visit is focused on figuring out what may be happening and determining the appropriate next step.
Yes. Dr. Balasundari Krishnan can recommend a pediatric specialist referral during a sick visit at DFWPMA Corpus Christi when a child’s symptoms or medical condition require expertise beyond general pediatric care.
Not every childhood illness requires a specialist. However, children with persistent, recurring, complex, or difficult-to-treat symptoms may benefit from additional evaluation or specialized treatment.
Depending on your child’s medical needs, referrals may include:
The benefit for parents: Your child can receive an initial evaluation from Dr. Krishnan, get guidance on whether specialized care is necessary, and continue receiving general pediatric care while working with a specialist when appropriate.
Specialist referrals depend on clinical findings, medical necessity, and applicable insurance requirements.
Yes. A sick visit can also be the beginning of an ongoing pediatric relationship. Dr. Krishnan provides comprehensive pediatric care from birth through age 18, including:
