• posted: Mar. 31, 2025
• Allergies

Managing Seasonal Allergies in Children: What Parents Need to Know At the office of Dr. Smita Parikh Mengers and Dr. Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst in Germantown, MD, we understand how seasonal allergies Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2025
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• Kindergarten Physicals,  Physicals

Why Kindergarten Physicals Matter: Setting Your Child Up for a Healthy Start At our practice, we love kids, and our goal is to positively impact their lives by providing exceptional health Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2025
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• School Physicals

School physicals are essential to ensuring your child is healthy and ready for the academic year. These exams help identify common health concerns early, allowing timely treatment and management. Dr. Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2025
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• Fever

Fevers are a common part of childhood and often signal that the immune system is fighting off an illness. While most fevers are not dangerous, knowing how to manage them Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2024
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• Newborn Care

Welcoming a newborn is an exciting time, but it can also bring questions about sleep. Parents often wonder if their baby is sleeping enough and why they may wake up Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2024
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• Pediatrician,  Developmental Screenings

Monitoring your child’s growth and development is one of the most important aspects of pediatric care. Pediatricians play a vital role in identifying developmental milestones, detecting delays, and ensuring children Read More

• posted: Oct. 18, 2024
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• Prenatal Visits

You don't have to go through it alone when you visit the office of Dr. Smita Parikh Mengers and Dr. Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst during your pregnancy. Our doctors often recommend that Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2024
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• Pediatrician,  Preventive Health Care

At the office of Dr. Smita Parikh Mengers and Dr. Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst in Germantown, MD, you can learn about the importance of working with a pediatrician for preventative care Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2024
• Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP
• Child’s Health,  Pediatrician

When you visit the office of Dr. Smita Mengers and Dr. Wendy VanBronkhorst, you will always have a caring pediatrician in Germantown, MD. When you have your first child, you may Read More

• posted: May 01, 2017
• Fevers

When Fever Is a Sign of Something Serious In the past, doctors advised treating a fever on the basis of temperature alone. But now they recommend considering both the temperature and a Read More

• posted: May 01, 2017
• Seasonal Allergies

About Seasonal Allergies "Achoo!" It's your son's third sneezing fit of the morning, and as you hand him another tissue you wonder if these cold-like symptoms — the sneezing, congestion, and runny Read More