Between work schedules, school pickups, activities, and everything else on a parent’s plate, finding time to call the doctor’s office and book an appointment can feel like one more task on an already full list. That is why we are excited to share that Wake Forest Pediatrics now offers a convenient online scheduling system, allowing families to book appointments anytime, from anywhere, without waiting for office hours or holding.
Whether your child needs a quick sick visit, a well-child checkup, or an annual physical, our new self-scheduling tool makes it simple to find a time that works for your family in just a few clicks.
Why We Made the Switch to Online Scheduling
We know that a visit to the pediatrician often needs to happen quickly, and sometimes at inconvenient times. A child can wake up with a fever the night before school, or a parent might only have a few minutes during a lunch break to arrange a checkup. Traditional phone scheduling, while still available, is not always the fastest or most convenient option for busy families.
Our goal has always been to make quality pediatric care as accessible as possible. Introducing online scheduling is one more way we are working to reduce barriers between your family and the care your child needs, all while keeping the personal, relationship-centered approach that has defined our practice since we first opened in Wake Forest in 1998.
How Our Online Scheduling System Works
Booking an appointment online is designed to be quick and straightforward. Simply visit our Book Appointment page, where you will find three appointment options based on the type of visit your child needs.
Sick or Follow-Up Visits
If your child is feeling under the weather or needs a follow-up appointment after a previous visit, you can book directly through our sick and follow-up visit scheduler. This option is ideal for common illnesses, ongoing concerns, or check-ins recommended by one of our providers.
Well Child Visits for Children 0 to 3 Years
For our youngest patients, routine well-child visits are essential for tracking growth, development, and key early milestones. Parents of infants and toddlers can schedule these appointments through our well-child visit scheduler for children ages 0 to 3, making it easy to stay on top of your child’s early checkup schedule.
Annual Physicals for Children 3 to 21 Years
School physicals, sports physicals, and yearly wellness checkups for children and young adults ages 3 to 21 can be booked through our annual physical scheduler. This is a great option for families preparing for the upcoming school year or sports season and needing documentation completed ahead of time.
Once you select the appointment type that best fits your child’s needs, you will be taken directly to our secure online scheduler, where you can choose a date and time that fit your family’s schedule.
The Benefits of Booking Online
Available Around the Clock
One of the biggest advantages of online scheduling is that it is not limited to office hours. Whether you are booking early in the morning before the kids wake up, late at night after everyone is asleep, or during a quick break at work, our online scheduler is available whenever it works best for you.
Faster and More Convenient
Rather than waiting on hold or playing phone tag with our front desk team, online scheduling allows you to see available appointment times immediately and book with just a few clicks. This is especially helpful for busy parents juggling multiple children’s schedules, activities, and work commitments.
Easy to Choose the Right Visit Type
By separating appointment types into sick and follow-up visits, well-child visits for younger children, and annual physicals, our scheduling system helps ensure your child is booked for the appropriate appointment length and type from the very beginning. This helps our team prepare properly and reduces the chances of scheduling confusion.
Reduced Wait Times on the Phone
While our front office staff is always happy to help by phone, online scheduling reduces call volume for routine appointment bookings, which in turn can shorten wait times for families who call in with more complex questions or urgent needs.
A Better Experience for the Whole Family
Parents managing appointments for multiple children or juggling their own busy schedules often find that online booking simply fits better into their daily lives. It removes the back-and-forth of finding a convenient time to call and puts the scheduling process directly in your hands.
A Quick and Easy Way to Book on the Go
For added convenience, our Book Appointment page also includes a scannable QR code, allowing you to open the scheduler instantly on your phone. This is especially handy if you are already thinking about your child’s next appointment while at practice pickup, in the school pickup line, or anywhere else life takes you.
What to Expect After Booking
Once you have selected your appointment type and chosen a time online, you will receive confirmation details for your visit. As always, if anything comes up or you need to make changes to your appointment, our office staff is available by phone as well. Online scheduling is meant to add convenience and flexibility, not to replace the personal support our team is always happy to provide.
Committed to Making Care Easier for Families
At Wake Forest Pediatrics, we understand that behind every appointment is a busy parent trying to do right by their child while managing everything else on their plate. Our new online scheduling system was designed with that reality in mind, offering families a faster, simpler way to access the care their child needs, right when they need it.
This update reflects our ongoing commitment to combining the convenience of modern technology with the compassionate, relationship-driven care our providers have delivered since 1998. Whether your family visits our Wake Forest location or our Knightdale office, our goal remains the same: making sure every child receives timely, high-quality care from a team that knows them well.
Partnering With Your Child’s Provider
Our physicians and nurse practitioners are dedicated to being true partners in your child’s health, offering everything from newborn care and well-child visits to sick appointments and ongoing management of chronic conditions. Making appointments easier to book is just one more way we are working to support your family at every step.
Ready to experience the convenience of online scheduling for yourself? Visit our Book Appointment page today to select the visit type your child needs and get scheduled in just a few minutes. Our providers look forward to seeing your family soon.
