Complex care

Children with complex medical conditions need specialists who understand how these conditions affect their everyday health and wellness. Pediatric specialists at Dell Children's - Comprehensive Care Clinic, a part of Ascension Seton, have the expertise to deliver primary care for children ages 17 and younger with chronic medical conditions. Our specialists become your child’s pediatrician or primary care doctor. We start by listening to you. Then, we deliver family-centered care that’s right for your child and family. Our goal is to give your child and family more good days.

Many of the children who receive care at Dell Children’s - Comprehensive Care Clinic have feeding tubes, require frequent visits with multiple specialists, and use mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some children require around-the-clock care from nurses and therapists. To deliver comprehensive care for your child, we bring together a multispecialty care team. Medical, mental and emotional health care are all available under one roof in our clinic. We also offer online (virtual) visits for some appointments to help reduce travel for families.

Dell Children’s - Comprehensive Care Clinic is located on the second floor of Rosedale School's campus in Austin, Texas. To be seen in our clinic, children must have complex medical needs, be 17 years old or younger, and live in the Austin metropolitan area. Before your child’s appointment is scheduled, we review your child’s records to make sure that they meet the required criteria. For questions, please call 512-628-1833.

When you choose Dell Children’s for your child’s care, your child will benefit from having a multispecialty care team. Your child’s care team works together to deliver personalized, comprehensive care. Your child’s care team includes:

• Pediatricians
• Nurse practitioners
• Medical assistants
• Phlebotomist
• Nurse navigators
• Pediatric dietitians
• Social workers
• Child life specialists
• Family liaison
• Neuropsychologist
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists
• Pediatric ophthalmologists

If your child needs more specialized care, we connect your family with the right pediatric specialists at Dell Children’s.

Advanced care for complex medical needs

Each appointment starts with a conversation and a full assessment. Then, we identify your child’s needs and set goals. Your child’s care team works with you to create a care plan. This care plan may be shared with other care team members and family members to provide an up-to-date summary of your child’s conditions and treatment plans. We also add personal touches to your child’s care plan such as their likes, dislikes, hopes and dreams.

When you choose Dell Children’s - Comprehensive Care Clinic for your child’s care, you’ll have:

• A care team available by phone 24/7
• Same-day appointments and flexible virtual visits for some appointments
• Coordinated care from a multispecialty team
• Medication and medical supply management
• A care team that gets to know your child and family
• Support for your entire family – parents, caregivers, and siblings – through child life and social work services

Supportive care for your child and family

The emotional health of your child and your family is important – especially when you have a child with complex medical needs. Dell Children’s - Comprehensive Care Clinic is designed to address the needs of your entire family by providing emotional care and support for children and families, including: