Sometimes our job as physicians goes beyond the exam room. In this episode of At the End of the Day, I share why I’m heading to Washington D.C. with an amazing group of advocates to support the ELSA Act — a bipartisan bill protecting children born with congenital facial differences from being denied the care they need.
It’s about fairness, compassion, and making sure every child gets the chance to thrive.

We love your kids - but one appointment can’t magically turn into two! Every child deserves their own visit, and every pediatrician deserves to have their expertise valued. Scheduling siblings separately keeps care thorough, fair, and right on time.

When there’s no in-network specialist for your child, you don’t have to settle. In this episode, Dr. Carter shares how to request a gap exception and what steps increase your chance of approval.

Breaking vaccines into separate doses may sound safer, but research shows no benefit. In fact, it can raise the chance of side effects and expose kids to more of the very ingredients some parents already worry about—ingredients that are safe at the levels used.

Taking the time to sit and listen and asking the right questions is a vital skill for doctors to learn. However, the current healthcare system and low payments from insurance companies make this increasingly difficult.

Screens are designed to steal time, but we can guide our kids to make intentional choices. This episode walks parents through a practical way to help teens evaluate their free time and prioritize what really matters.

Hepatitis B isn’t just an STD. It can spread in everyday ways and even impact newborns. In this episode, I explain why the birth dose of the Hep B vaccine is a simple step that offers lifelong protection.

The constant battle between your child's doctor and your insurance. Reflections of a pediatrician at the end of the workday.

Why an open mind matters in ADHD treatment, and how meds plus support can truly help kids thrive.

Keeping close with your first-born while welcoming another child. Reflections of a pediatrician at the end of the workday.