Dr. Sandra Baucom, MD, Pediatrician
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Dr. Sandra Baucom, MD

Pediatrician

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4012 Raintree Rd Chesapeake VA, 23321
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Dr. Sandra Baucom practices pediatrics in Smithfield Virginia. Her practice, Infinity Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine focuses on helping every child reach their full potential.  In addition to routine pediatric care including well exams and routine vaccinations, Dr. Baucom and her team provide care for children with developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns.  She has a passion for helping families and children navigate complicated systems to access all the services they need to be successful in school and in life.  She is an assistant professor at Eastern Viginia Medical School and enjoys helping younger physicians learn to care for children. Dr. Baucom's team provides same day appointments for any sick patient or any patient needing urgent consultation for any problem. 

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Education and Training

Wake Forest University Bachelor Degree 0

Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1982

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

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Dr. Sandra Baucom, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Is it normal for a 4 year old to not speak clearly?

    If a stranger can understand 3/4 of what she says you could give her a little more time to develop clear speech. If you are concerned ask your pediatrician for a referral to a speech therapist for an evaluation. READ MORE

  • How can I treat dust allergy in my daughter?

    The best way to manage dust allergy is to get all the dust catchers out of her bedroom. Eliminate carpet and if you have area rugs they should be regularly washed in hot water. Limit her to one stuffed animal that can be washed in hot water. Get mattress and pillow covers that contain dust in the mattress and the pillow. She spends most of her time in the house in the bedroom so controlling dust in there is key. READ MORE

  • Heart beating irregularly?

    When you are anxious you can be more sensitive to the normal sensations inside your body. Skipping a beat or having one hard beat then returning to normal is nothing to worry about. If you have chest pain with numbness in your left arm that lasts more than a few minutes you should call your doctor. READ MORE

  • I have a toenail post-ingrown nail granulation and toenail fungus?

    I would consult a pediatrician if I were you. Topical or oral antibiotics might decrease inflammation and promote healing. READ MORE

  • What is this in my child’s belly button?

    It is hard to tell from the picture but sometimes children get very dry skin in the belly button that can improve if you put olive oil on it for a few days. If that doesn't help call her doctor. READ MORE

  • How do you treat severe seasonal allergies in children?

    If you have identified the season or seasons in which she suffers you should start her on a nasal steroid spray every night 7 to 10 days before her symptoms typically start. This will decrease nasal and eye symptoms. In my area trees bloom end of February and beginning of March. For spring allergy sufferers I recommend they start their nasal spray on Valentines Day each year and continue through memorial day. Ragweed starts in late July so for fall allergy sufferers I ask them to start their nasal spray on July 4 and continue through the first frost. READ MORE

  • Which medicine is best for earache?

    The best medication for ear pain is either acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. Some ear infections will heal themselves so treating the pain and giving it a day or two before seeing a physician is ok. READ MORE

  • What antibiotic drops can I use for an ear infection?

    You would need a prescription for antibiotic drops so consult your pediatrician. The common ear antibiotics are ciprodex and cortosporin otic. READ MORE

  • What can you give a kid for anxiety?

    It depends on the age of the child and the severity of the symptoms. The best treatment for anxiety is therapy. Medications are not as helpful as working with a therapist to learn to recognize triggers and learn coping skills to work through fears. The medications that are prescribed for anxiety in children are in the SSRI family like fluoxetine and sertraline. We often treat panic attacks with hydroxyzine. Consult your pediatrician or look for a pediatrician who will work with you to help your child. READ MORE

  • Klinefelters or not?

    The best way to find out if you have Klinefelters syndrome is to schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss it. Common findings are flat feet, tall stature, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning problems, small testicles and small penis. People with Klinefelters also commonly suffer from anxiety. The definitive test is a chromosome analysis. READ MORE

  • Can a 9 year old kid get the second covid 19 dose if she is currently having a stomachache?

    As long as she is not running fever or wheezing she can get a vaccination. READ MORE

  • Which antidepressants can children take for anxiety?

    The medications in the SSRI family are approved for treatment of anxiety in children. These are fluoxetine, sertraline, celexa, lexapro. Panic attacks are often treated with hydroxyzine. Consult your pediatrician. READ MORE

  • Covid vaccine for my 12 year old son?

    The more active he is after he receives the vaccine the fewer side effects he will have. READ MORE

  • Cardiology concern?

    Since you are 19 and had a normal ECG it is unlikely to be a heart problem. Chewing tobacco has nicotine in it and that increases heart rate. You should consider quitting nicotine all together. You would greatly benefit from having a primary care doctor to discuss all of your issues with. Many family doctors will treat anxiety in addition to physical health concerns. READ MORE

  • Why haven't my muscles developed during puberty?

    If your testicles and penis are normal in size you do not have hypogonadism. Gynecomastia occurs in 1/3 of normal males during puberty so that is not a sign of a hormone imbalance. Puberty in males is very dependent on genetics. In some families the increase in muscle mass and shoulder broadening does not occur until 18 or even 20. READ MORE

  • Long arms but short legs?

    Your adult height can be predicted by what is called the mid-parental height formula. You would take your mom's height and add 5 inches. Add your dad's height to that number. Divide the total by 2. That will predict your adult height plus or minus 2 inches. READ MORE

  • Can a psychiatrist treat autism?

    A child psychiatrist can treat autism or a developmental pediatrician or a neurologist READ MORE

  • How long will my son stay in the hospital after tonsillectomy?

    Typically children are sent home the same day or the next day. READ MORE

  • Can a pediatrician diagnose dysgraphia?

    These types of learning differences are diagnosed with educational testing performed by a psychologist with special training in such testing. READ MORE

  • Gut problem?

    Since your symptoms have been going on for so long I would recommend you get a second opinion from another doctor. In the meantime you can improve your digestive health by taking a probiotic every day. The best one is culturelle one capsule once a day. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

We provide comprehensive health care for patients birth to 21. We have extra training and expertise in developmental and behavioral pediatrics to include ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression and Developmental disabilities.

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Family and Community Medicine EVMS 1991 - Present
  • Medical Director Holiday House of Portsmouth 2000 - Present

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Asthma
  • Ear Infection
  • Tonsillitis
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Strep Throat

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Virginia Chapter  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Virginia Chapter

Dr. Sandra Baucom, MD's Practice location

Renaissance Pediatrics

4012 Raintree Rd -
Chesapeake, VA 23321
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www.renaissancepeds.com

Infinity Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

1809 South Church St Suite 302 -
Smithfield, VA 23430
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New patients: 757-780-8400
Fax: 757-432-3279
www.infinitypam.com

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Dr. Sandra Baucom, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Pediatrician, Dr. Sandra S. Baucom, who serves patients in Smithfield, Virginia

Dr. Baucom is a remarkable pediatrician who welcomes patients at her private practice, Infinity Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, in Smithfield, Virginia. She opened the doors to her practice in March 2021.

“At Infinity Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, we collaborate with our families and our community to help every individual we serve reach their full physical, mental and social health potential. Our providers are passionate about the care of healthy children and adolescents, as well as the care of special needs children and adolescents.  We provide comprehensive care for medical needs and mental health concerns, from birth through age 21”, states the official website of Infinity Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.

Dr. Baucom earned her medical degree in 1982 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She then joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed a residency in pediatrics (1982-1985). She obtained her undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University in 1978. 

Following her training, Dr. Baucom attained board certification pediatrics with the American Board of Pediatrics. The American Board of Pediatrics was founded in 1933. It is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABP is an independent and nonprofit organization.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

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