About Whole Health Pediatrics:
Whole Health Pediatrics is an appointment-based pediatric medical practice offering General Pediatrics and Integrative Pediatric Medicine as separate visit types. Both approaches are evidence-based and holistic, with a shared focus on caring for the whole child.
Dr. Laura McDermott is a board-certified pediatrician with additional training in Integrative and Functional Medicine. General pediatric visits include preventive care, acute visits, and a wide range of health and behavioral concerns.
Integrative Pediatric Medicine visits allow for longer, in-depth appointments and are designed for children who benefit from more individualized evaluation, root-cause exploration, and care plans tailored specifically to their needs.
Because these visit types differ in structure and time, they are scheduled separately and billed differently.
This clinic is not for walk-ins, urgent care or emergencies.
While children may present with similar symptoms, the underlying causes can differ from one patient to another. At Whole Health Pediatrics, both General Pediatrics and Integrative Pediatric Medicine visits may include medical evaluation, lifestyle guidance, nutrition support, and appropriate testing when indicated. General pediatric visits provide evidence-based guidance within a focused visit structure, while Integrative Pediatric Medicine visits allow for a more tailored approach with additional time for deeper evaluation and individualized care planning based on each child’s unique history and needs.
Our services cover a wide range of pediatric issues including, but not limited to:
At Whole Health Pediatrics, we are committed to helping your child reach their fullest potential by fostering a collaborative holistic approach to healthcare by blending Western medicine with researched based Integrative medicine.
Empowering children's health journeys with compassion and expertise.
Meet Our Provider link
Address: 1560 N Crestmont Drive, Suite #D, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-545-2131
Fax: 866-531-7389
| Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |
| Same day appointments are available, but must be scheduled ahead of time. Drop-in appointments are NOT allowed. We are NOT an Urgent Care or Emergency Room. | |
Insurances
We can provide an itemized superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement after you have made payment to our office. Many insurers provide reimbursements for an “out-of-network” provider but this will vary depending on your specific plan. If you have a PPO insurance plan and have met your deductible, it is likely that a large percentage of the charges will be reimbursed to you at the out-of-network rate. You can usually obtain claim submission forms on the website of your insurance carrier. In addition, services may be applied towards qualified medical expenses if you have a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) through your employer or Health Savings Account (HSA).
You do not need a referral to be seen at Whole Health Pediatrics. Some insurances will only reimburse with a prior authorization (approved referral). You would need to check with your insurance company to see if that applies.
After an appointment is scheduled, you will be asked to fill out an in-depth questionnaire. This is required to be completed at least 72 hours before your scheduled appointment. This way, Dr. McDermott has the opportunity to read through the responses, review any medical history/paperwork from previous providers/specialists, and research to prepare for the clinic visit. During the visit, vitals will be taken, an applicable physical exam performed, and further discussion of the concern. Dr. McDermott uses a collaborative approach with the family to determine the next steps forward.
For sick visits and physicals the cost is $150 for a 30 minute visit. For Integrative medicine, the 1 hour intake visit is $360. Charges are $90 for every 15 minutes and follow up visits will tend to last 15-30 minutes ($90-$180). You only pay for the time in the clinic/telemedicine visits. Included in the cost is the review of all questionnaires, available records, time spent researching, as well as the clinic time with Dr. McDermott. Unlike other clinics where you fill out paperwork in the office, with Whole Health Pediatrics you will electronically fill out the questionnaire a minimum of 72 hours prior to the appointment. The goal is to get information ahead of time so the time in the clinic is efficient, productive to allow time to develop a thorough plan forward for the family. Please keep in mind that Whole Health Pediatrics does not charge to set up accounts, an annual or monthly fee. If needed, the family will pay for any labs, imaging, prescriptions, or supplements.
Dr. Laura McDermott
I’m an integrative medicine pediatrician, mom of 2 amazing boys, who is married to a wonderful man. Before entering medical school, I knew I wanted to be a pediatrician - #1 because I absolutely adore this age group – from newborns to teenagers and #2 because it’s the best opportunity to incorporate preventative medicine and work with families to put kids on their best path for life. After Residency, I joined a traditional outpatient clinic and I absolutely loved my families. After several years, I realized that while I was able to incorporate some preventative medicine, I ended up doing a lot of “symptom management”. In a traditional clinic, it’s near impossible to spend enough time with a patient and family to get the whole picture to do a root cause analysis. As a result, I left my clinic, trained in Integrative medicine and did my own research to better help my patients. I am excited to open Whole Health Pediatrics and to partner with parents to make the best healthcare decisions for their children.
Patient Portal is a secure, convenient, and easy-to-use website that gives you round-the-clock access to your health information. View labs, medications, and immunization records. Get reminders. Exchange messages with your doctor. Stay informed and take charge of your health!
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Access your health record with the healow TM smartphone app. Along with the features you get with our Patient Portal, the healow app can manage multiple accounts (all family members), set medication and appointment reminders, and use trackers to help manage health. The healow app is a secure and convenient way to manage what’s important and puts YOU in control of your health.
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