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Dr. Suhir Bitar, MD

Pediatrician

Dr. Suhir Bitar is a pediatrician practicing in Phoenix and Scottsdale , AZ. Dr. Bitar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. She has membership based Concierge pediatric practice, which includes unlimited telemedicine visits for members as well as home visits and urgent care house calls As a pedicatrician, Dr. Bitar diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Bitar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
30 years Experience
Dr. Suhir Bitar, MD
  • Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ
  • University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
  • Accepting new patients

When does a sinus infection need antibiotics?

Patients with possible sinus infection to be evaluated for antibiotics use. Suhir Bitar MD

What medications can I give for my child's anxiety?

There are many medications and physiological treatments for anxiety, Paxil is one of them but the kid needs to be evaluated first. Suhir Bitar MD 480-757-4663

How is sinusitis treated in kids?

Depends on all the factors such as fever and cough and congestion etc...

What treatment is effective for constipation?

Depends on the childs age, in babies, you can use Karo Syrup about 1-2 tsp with 1-2 oz of water, in children, you can use Miralax, Senokot syrup, even glycerine suppositories, READ MORE
Depends on the childs age, in babies, you can use Karo Syrup about 1-2 tsp with 1-2 oz of water, in children, you can use Miralax, Senokot syrup, even glycerine suppositories, but its essential to change the kids diet to high fiber one as well as using Prune juice, in teenagers, you can use all methods adults use, fiber supplements, Magnesium, Senokot, Miralax and most importantly, high fiber diet and lots of water. Suhir Bitar MD 480-757-4663 www.athomepediatricmedicine.com

Can a child take pain medications?

Hello Depends on his age, what's his or her age?

At what month do babies grow teeth?

After 4 month of age up to 1 year.

Need to lose weight?

I really advise you to have a doctor advisor who can help you with many resources available to you.

Can a flu shot make a baby sick?

2 month old baby is not ready for the Flu shot.
Minimum age is 6 month for the Flu shot.

Can autism be treated?

Autism can not be treated but many therapies are available for improved quality of life and development of the child. Please call me if you have further questions. 480-757-4664 READ MORE
Autism can not be treated but many therapies are available for improved quality of life and development of the child.
Please call me if you have further questions.
480-757-4664

What is the treatment for hearing damage?

Hello Hearing problems related to recurrent ear infection needs evaluation by ENT specialist to see if the child has fluids behind the ear drums thats preventing him/her from hearing. READ MORE
Hello Hearing problems related to recurrent ear infection needs evaluation by ENT specialist to see if the child has fluids behind the ear drums thats preventing him/her from hearing. If you have any other questions please let me know, I do telemedicine visits Suhir Bitar MD www.athomepediatricmedicine.com 480-757-4663

What do I do if my child's fever won't go down?

You need to see his pediatrician. Suhir Bitar MD 480-757-4663

What pain relief is best for teething baby?

Cold tethers, babies are not supposed to have pain meds regularly for teething but after 6 months of age, you can give her/him ibuprofen if its hurting a lot or if the baby is READ MORE
Cold tethers, babies are not supposed to have pain meds regularly for teething but after 6 months of age, you can give her/him ibuprofen if its hurting a lot or if the baby is not sleeping well. You can use Mylecon ( the gas relief drops) anytime to calm the baby down even if ther is no colic. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Suhir Bitar MD 480-757-4663 www.athomepediatricmedicine.com

When to take toddler to Urgent Care?

He can wait till tomorrow with the ongoing symptomatic treatments you’re doing but there is a better option; a telemedicine visit (video call) with doctors who do that today.

Mole

Seek a doctor's attention, this might be a skin infection.

Can child pneumonia go away on its own?

It is not advised to avoid seeing a doctor. If you suspect the child has pneumonia. Depending on the symptoms and signs the decision is made if it can go on itself or not.

Blood test

You should see a doctor for other possibilities for your symptoms, but these labs definitely show iron deficiency, consider iron supplement for now till you see your doctor, I READ MORE
You should see a doctor for other possibilities for your symptoms, but these labs definitely show iron deficiency, consider iron supplement for now till you see your doctor, I can do a telemedicine visit if you want and I will take more history of your symptoms and direct you to the next step.
Thank you
Dr Bitar

Watching airplanes okay for ears?

If it’s happening in the airport and close by, yes it does.