Banner Health - Diamond Children's Multispecialty Services Clinic
Pediatricians, Nutritionists
Address: 535 N Wilmot Rd Ste 101
| Tucson, AZ
85711
Rating: 4.39
(67 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Banner Health,
Health Net,
Medicare,
Ages Served:
Infants to adolescents
Care Settings:
In-clinic,
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About Banner Health - Diamond Children's Multispecialty Services Clinic
Our Banner Children’s pediatric specialists provide quality, multidisciplinary care for everything from the common to the complex for infants through teens. Our goal is to provide care for your child, while also supporting your whole family.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
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535 N Wilmot Rd Ste 101,AZ,85711
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Dr Meziab is such a caring and compassionate doctor. He explained everything in a way we all understood. And during this very confusing and scary time he made us feel we were going to be ok.My daughter who is 6 came in very nervous but Dr Meziab and David made our experience one that my daughter will remember in a positive way
Stacy Ryan
17 March 2024
google review
A group of the stupidest people ever I called into get a test for a specific std after getting my blood work done and a couple days later I received all call saying im negative for everything but they didnt test me for what I asked them to. After telling them my concerns on my phone they said they can get the test done by tomorrow but tomorrow has come and when I received the call all it says was I need to give them more of my blood. I communicated to many people on many occasions on what I need to see from the test and everytime they say they will tell me my results but I never have got them. I would give them a 110 Most unorganized and incompetent doctors and nurses. I would try to avoid this location as much as possible
Holden
17 March 2024
google review
Dr Riley is absolutely amazing. Her skills and dedication to my sons care is unmatched
Feli Pedersoli
03 March 2024
google review
Dr. Cassell and Dr. Daines provide exceptional customer service and go above and beyond for their patients.
Lopez 2
03 March 2024
google review
Very satisfying with all the staff at Banner Im thankful for all doctors nurses.
Veronica Rabago (Roni)
03 March 2024
google review
When I called to schedule my sons appointment front desk answered quickly they were able to get him in within that week . They sent a text message to remind me of the time and location which is very helpful to me. When we arrived they checked us in fast and called us to the back and into the room . Doctor didnt have us waiting for more than 5 minutes and when he arrived he was friendly caring understanding and patient . He answered all our questions didnt rush our appointment and explained everything well . Overall we were very happy with his care and plan for my son .
Cristy Koole
17 January 2024
google review
Dr. Heather Cassell was excellent. My 2 year old daughter has a condition that Ive struggled to find someone who even knew what it was FPIES. I had a bad experience at another allergy office. Dr. Cassell was knowledgeable friendly and helpful. I will definitely be taking my daughter to see her again. The office staff was also very friendly and efficient.
Sarah Stout
17 January 2024
google review
Dr. Chin is a great pediatric endocrinologist she listens to parents and her pediatric patients. She provides options and re-evaluates the circumstances. She doesnt order additional tests if theyve already been done. I wish more pediatric providers read their patients records and familiarize themselves with their pediatric patients instead of wasting everyones time with redundant questions. I appreciate her bed side manner professionalism and her empathy for her pediatric patients.
Alma Fawcett
17 January 2024
google review
My children visited with a resident Dr. Gomez 12082023 whom was very condescending and dismissive. He stated that my children appeared very well and that after listening to their lungs it was assuring that there was no need to test for RSV then went on to try and educate me on the virus when I am knowledgeable of it. The resident made me feel like I was overreacting when it came to my children by requesting to test for RSV but then when I got the results I was informed by a Dr. Staple the attending whom which the resident is working under that results are positive for RSV I am so glad that I went with my intuition and requested the test A mother always knows their children Regardless the resident should have taken the time to make a FULL observation rather than insisting on being dismissive Even my mother whom is a pediatric nurse could tell my children had RSV while over FaceTime video call TAKE THE TIME TO REALLY OBSERVE YOUR PATIENTS
Saira Bhat
17 December 2023
google review
The staff here cared and are efficient and quick. We were very early for my childs appointment and we were able to be seen early. The Dr listened to my concerns as well as reassured me about care and treatment for the future. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and others to take their children here for care.
B Mac
17 June 2023
yelp review
Such a wonderful experience and welcome change Dr. Cassell talked to my son directly when she saw he was feeling anxious. Weve had a bad experience in the...
Christine M.
05 June 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
Yes, picky and selective eating is actually a quite common concern for children with autism. If you rolled your eyes looking at the steps above because your child with autism has never had a full day's serving of vegetables in their life, you are definitely not alone. As if getting kids to eat their veggies isn’t challenging enough, research shows children with autism have significantly more eating challenges than their peers who are not autistic.
In addition to sensory difficulties that can lead to a lot of anxiety with food, autistic children are 4x more likely to have gastrointestinal issues such as stomach pain and discomfort. This creates the perfect storm for extra extra picky eaters - and a lot of added obstacles and concerns for parents.
The difficulties associated with autistic children and food can cause a wide range of concerns from children being underweight to overweight (overweight children can still be at risk for nutritional deficiencies!). This can lead to slower than normal growth and nutritional deficiencies like low vitamin D and calcium levels. Even when given multivitamins, many children with autism are still found to have some of these nutritional deficiencies.
Here are some tips:
Keep to a schedule - setting schedules for meal and snack time can help picky eaters build up their appetite throughout the day
Minimize distractions - removing distractions like screens and toys can help your child be more engaged at mealtime
Approach new foods together - Make new foods less scary by trying them together. Touching and smelling the food together before tasting it
Support choice & control - Allowing your child to pick which foods they eat will help them feel more in control
It may not seem obvious, but eating is a complex behavior that involves perceptual, emotional, and cognitive processes. And we know that children with autism process things differently. While many of us look forward to things like our afternoon snack, it may be an activity that causes a lot of anxiety for your child.
Parents describe food selectivity being determined by a few of the following factors: texture (69%), appearance (58%), taste (45%), smell (36%), and temperature (22%). Uniform texture, bland and neutral color foods are reported to be overwhelmingly preferred by more than 90% of children with ASD.
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