Pediatric Primary Care in Ballard, Seattle
HOLISTIC HEALTH FOR ALL BODIES
At One Connection Healthcare, we believe the foundation for lifelong health is built in childhood. That’s why we provide comprehensive pediatric primary care in Ballard, supporting children and families from infancy through adolescence—and into adulthood when they’re ready.
We know choosing pediatric care is a meaningful decision. Our team offers a grounded, compassionate medical home where your child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are all considered, and where parents are treated as essential partners in care.
What is Pediatric Primary Care?
Pediatric primary care supports your child’s health, growth, and development across every stage of childhood. It includes preventive care, wellness visits, vaccinations, and support for acute and chronic health concerns.
At One Connection Healthcare, pediatric care is relationship-based and coordinated. We take time to understand your child’s full health story, family context, and lived experience. Care at OCH is care that feels thoughtful, thorough, and connected.
Why Families in Ballard, Seattle Choose OCH for Pediatric Primary Care
Finding the right pediatric provider is a deeply personal decision.
You may be looking for care that feels unhurried, collaborative, and responsive to your child’s unique needs. You may also want a provider who understands the emotional side of parenting, medical decision-making, and navigating healthcare systems.
At One Connection Healthcare, we approach pediatric primary care through an integrative, whole-person lens. We create space for conversation, collaboration, and shared decision-making so families feel supported, informed, and confident in their child’s care.
Who We Serve
We provide pediatric primary care for children and families from newborns through young adulthood.
Families often come to us looking for:
A consistent medical home for their child
Pediatric and family medicine, including newborn assessments
Weight-inclusive, trauma-sensitive pediatric care
Gender-affirming pediatric and adolescent primary care
Neurodiversity-affirming and developmentally informed support
Integrative or naturopathic primary care
Support for chronic or complex health concerns
Integrative or naturopathic-informed pediatric primary care
A collaborative care team that communicates clearly and thoroughly
Pediatric Care Services We Offer in Ballard, Seattle
At One Connection Healthcare, we provide comprehensive pediatric primary care to families in Ballard including:
If you don’t see your child’s specific needs listed here, talking with one of our team members can help you learn whether pediatric primary care at One Connection Healthcare is the right support for your child’s healthcare needs. Reach out today or call us at 206-279-6390.
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Our primary care services focus on prevention, development, and long-term health, including:
Newborn and well-baby exams
Routine well-child visits and annual checkups
Pediatric vaccinations through age 19
Adolescent medicine
Chronic condition management (such as asthma or allergies)
Guidance on nutrition, sleep, behavior, and development
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Newborns: 3-5 days*, 7-14 days, 1 month
Infants: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
Toddlers: 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months
Yearly well-child visits starting age 3 and older
*For babies born in the hospital, plan to schedule around day 3-5 of life. If you are receiving ongoing care with your midwife after birth, plan to schedule around 2 weeks old. -
Illnesses and injuries can arise unexpectedly. We offer timely sick visits for common childhood concerns, including:
Fevers and infections
Earaches and sore throats
Stomach bugs and minor injuries
Same-day or timely sick visits whenever possible
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We offer routine childhood immunizations through age 19 and take the time to discuss all of your vaccine questions.
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For families who receive primary care from another clinic or provider, we offer adjunctive pediatric and adolescent care for chronic illnesses, mental health, feeding or development concerns, eating disorders, and more.
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Our Clinical Lens & Approach to Pediatric Care
We believe your child’s primary care provider should serve as the organizational center of their healthcare.
How We Approach Pediatric Primary Care
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01. Understanding the Whole Picture
We take time to understand your child’s medical history, developmental needs, family context, and emotional wellbeing.
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02. Evidence-Based & Integrative Care
Our care blends conventional pediatric medicine with integrative and naturopathic approaches when appropriate, always grounded in safety and evidence.
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03. Trauma-Sensitive & Inclusive Care
We offer weight-neutral, trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive care that honors children of all sizes, identities, and neurotypes.
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04. Testing, Referrals & Care Coordination
We coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, and specialty care as needed, helping families navigate healthcare with clarity and support.
What Makes Our Pediatric Care Unique
At One Connection Healthcare, we view pediatric care as a long-term relationship, not a series of rushed visits.
What This Looks Like in Practice
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Longer Visits
Appointment times that allow for meaningful conversation and thorough care.
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Care That Moves at Your Child's Pace
A commitment to accessibility, comfort, and developmentally appropriate care.
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Parents as Partners
We honor families as experts on their children while offering guidance and clinical insight.
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Integrated Care Under One Roof
Access to onsite phlebotomy, nutrition support, behavioral education, mind-body medicine, and physical medicine such as craniosacral therapy.
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Beyond Symptom Management
Whole-person care that goes beyond symptom management
What Pediatric Appointments Look Like at Our Seattle Clinic
Care at our clinic is designed to be flexible, thorough, and individualized to where you are in your health journey, whether you are coming in for the first time or continuing ongoing care.
Your Child’s First Visit
Before your child’s first visit, you’ll complete a comprehensive medical history form.
New Patient Appointments
New pediatric patient visits typically range from 45–75 minutes, allowing time to:
Review medical history and developmental milestones
Discuss current concerns and goals
Complete exams as needed
Create an initial care plan together
Address parent questions and priorities
We intentionally schedule ample time so families do not feel rushed. Shorter visits are available for acute concerns or focused needs.
Ongoing Visits & Types of Care
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01. Visit Length & Focus
Follow-up visits are typically 30–60 minutes, depending on your child’s needs.
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02. Types of Follow-Up Visits
Visits may include routine checkups, acute care, chronic condition management, or focused concerns.
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03. Ongoing Care & Adjustments
During follow-ups, we may:
• Review progress and update care plans
• Discuss new or changing concerns
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04. Coordinated & Continuous Care
We collaborate with other providers within and outside our clinic to ensure your child feels supported by a unified care team.
A Medical Home For Every Stage of Life
We support children from infancy through adolescence and help families transition smoothly into adult primary care when the time comes. Many families appreciate that all of our providers also work with adults, allowing care to remain consistent across life stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’ve got answers! Check out these FAQs. If you don’t see your question answered here, get in touch.
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We accept several large carriers. If out of network, we offer superbills for potential reimbursement.
Click here to learn more about insurance plans we are contracted with.
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New patient visits are 45–75 minutes. Shorter appointments are available for acute care or single concerns.
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Yes. Our scheduling team can often coordinate consecutive appointments for siblings or parents and children.
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Yes, we provide pediatric immunizations through age 19.
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Yes. When needed, we offer in-house pediatric phlebotomy whenever possible, with referrals to Seattle Children’s for highly anxious cases if appropriate.
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Yes. We can provide adjunctive or specialty care and coordinate with other providers involved in your child’s care.
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Yes. Active patients have access to an after-hours on-call service by calling 206-279-6390, extension 2. Calls are returned within 30 minutes.
Ready to establish care for your child?
If you’re looking for pediatric primary care that supports your child’s whole health and your family’s needs, we’d love to meet you.
Schedule your child’s next visit by calling (206) 279-6390 or using our online booking system.
Want the whole family seen? Our providers care for both children and adults.
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