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Monday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Thursday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Friday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Saturday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm Sunday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 5pm

Kelsie Oatmen MD Casas Pediatrics Tucson AZ

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Kelsie Oatmen MD Casas Pediatrics Tucson AZ

Current Board Certified Pediatrician, Former University of Arizona Chief Pediatric Resident, Wife, and Mother Serving the Tucson AZ Community

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from me and my spooky staff to you and your family!! Everyone have a fun and safe Halloween!!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

10/14/2025

Our little man is officially in his hitting phase and the time outs have begun!

Two-year-olds are wonderful, but their little brains are hardwired for exploring, testing boundaries, and having BIG feelings. They do not have the mental capacity to reflect on their actions, therefore a timeout is a simple tool to help reset your toddler and stop unwanted behaviors.

Here's the "anatomy" of an effective toddler timeout:

Phase 1: Clear & Calm Delivery
When a misbehavior happens, briefly state the rule and consequence. For example: "No hitting. You need a time-out." Take them immediately to the time-out spot.

Phase 2: The "Boring" Time Out Location
Good examples are a chair in a hallway, a designated step, or a corner of a room without toys or screens. A good rule of thumb is 1 minute per year of age. Set a timer! If they get up, calmly return them to the spot and restart the timer without talking. Ignore the Tantrum! During the time-out, give them zero attention. Even negative attention is a win for your toddler!

Phase 3: The End & The Reconnect
When the timer goes off, the time-out is over. Get back to your warm, positive interactions right away! The goal is to reinforce that they get your best attention when they are not misbehaving.

Good luck out there to all of you in the thick of the toddler years, I'm right there with you!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

10/02/2025

Infant RSV vaccines are here at Casa's Pediatrics!

RSV is a respiratory virus that is most prevalent October through March. For most of us, RSV only causes a cold. For young children, especially babies, it can be more dangerous. RSV is among the leading causes of hospitalization for young infants. Babies can get cold symptoms like cough, congestion, and fever. They may also get a condition called bronchiolitis where the virus moves to the lungs and causes difficulty breathing.

Thankfully, there is now a vaccine to help protect babies 0-8 months old entering their first RSV season. If you think your baby is eligible for the RSV vaccine, give our office a call to schedule! If you're a new mama and you received the maternal RSV vaccine at the end of your pregnancy, then your babe is protected as well :)

Remember, exposure to germs and contracting illnesses are inevitable and normal parts of life. It even helps boost your kiddos immune system! But, at Casas Peds we are here to help you navigate this respiratory season from vaccines to sick visits.

Also, note that you can now schedule your kiddo’s flu vaccine on the MyChart app. Hopefully more online scheduling options to come soon!

Please enjoy this picture of my daughter when she had RSV as a baby, before and after she was sick, but smiling the entire time!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

09/25/2025

Happy fall everyone! Big stuff happening over at the Oatmen house! Our big girl just turned 3 years old and had a princess party bash. And yes, we all dressed up! Made a quick trip with family to Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon.

Hope the school year has been going well for everyone. We are starting to see lots of back to school germs, including a few cases of flu. Flu vaccines are available now at Casa's Pediatrics, give us a call to schedule an appointment!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

09/05/2025

Are all red eyes "pink eye"? No! A very common cause of a red, swollen eye is a stye. A stye is a blockage of a gland in the upper or lower eye lid. It can appear on the outside of the lid, or the inside of the lid. It often shows up overnight as a red, swollen, and sometimes painful area on the eyelid. The first day or two the lid may look generally swollen. By day three, the redness and swelling localizes to a red, rubbery nodule on the lid. The white of the eye looks normal and there is no discharge. We treat styes with warm compresses three times daily. Antibiotics are not needed. If they are not painful we can give them 2 months to go away! If they are painful, then we only wait 2 weeks before referral to an ophthalmologist.

When should you call the office? If you're not sure its a stye. If the white of the eye is red or there is discharge/crusting it may be "pink eye." If the lid is very swollen or BOTH lids are swollen it may be an infection of the skin around the eye. This needs antibiotics right away.

Hope this helps decipher all the red/swollen eyes your kiddos come home with this school year. Here are some pictures of styes and some silly pictures of my kiddos :)

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

08/13/2025

Have your kiddos been a little backed up? Constipation is one of the most common concerns I discuss with families in clinic. If your child is not having at least 3-4 soft, easy to pass bowel movements a week they may be constipated. Other symptoms can include blood with bowel movements, abdominal pain, and urinary accidents.

There are some medical conditions that cause constipation. However, most constipation in kids is "functional constipation" which is much more behavioral or diet related.

Babies and children can develop functional constipation when they change formulas, start solids, have a diet low in fiber and high in starchy foods, have a change in routine, or are toilet training.

Here are some things you can try at home to get things moving!
-High fiber foods: think berries, whole grains, leafy greens and legumes. For babies, adding a tsp of ground flaxseed to purees or cereals can add great fiber.
-Water and Juice: Increase water and have your kiddo carry a water bottle. Daily or as needed "P" juices such as apple, pear, prune, and pineapple can get things moving. Most babies less than 9 months old should not be getting regular water or juice. HOWEVER, 2-4 ounces of water or juice daily for babies as young as 4 months old can help significantly with constipation
-Regular exercise: Daily activity is vital!

If these aren't working, or your baby has constipation in the first few weeks of life, then come into the office and we can chat more. We will decide if we need to look for any underlying medical conditions causing and/or start medications to keep your kiddo regular.

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

08/02/2025

Casual Friday = Theme Day! It was "sports theme" today at Casas Pediatrics. The docs and staff (including our amazing MAs) like to have fun every once in a while!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

07/30/2025

Summer is coming to an end and, for many of you, the kids are returning to school next week! This is a great time to refocus your kiddos and get back into healthy routines with sleep, screen time, activity, and family dinners.

Here are a few things to consider this school year
-Sleep: 8-10 hours a night for teens, 9-12 hours for school age kids
-Screen time: I recommend no more than 30 min daily during the school year
-Activity: get your kiddos involved in a sport or club to keep them moving and help them build friendships, confidence and character
-Family dinner: we know regular family dinners (most nights of the week) foster healthy family relationships and regular communication between parents and children. This is especially important for kids who may need more assistance staying on track academically and teens who are becoming more reclusive

Enjoy those last days of summer vacation! I hope your kids enjoyed summer as much as mine!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

07/19/2025

Well, we just did some sleep training with my 2.5 year old after a sleep regression. To all of you out there trying to manage toddler sleep, you know it is NO JOKE! We committed to a method and had our peaceful evenings back in only 5 days.

Good sleep is so important for your toddler's physical and mental development. In addition, a tired child is more likely to have poor behavior during the day. Below are some methods you can look into for sleep training. Remember, the number one key to success in CONSISTENCY. Toddlers tend to take longer to sleep train than babies because they are smart and very strong willed...

-Ferber/Gradual Extinction
-Cry it out
-Fading
-Pick up, put down
-Ticket method
-Ignore method
-Red light, Green Light

There are so many more options! If you want to talk about sleep training I would love to see you in the office. Lets dive into your kiddos sleep and come up with a tailored plan to get everyone (including you) sleeping their best!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:
https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

07/13/2025

Calling all parents of young athletes! Is your child ready for sports this school year?

Organized sports are the perfect way to help your child build their physical health, mental health, and social skills while learning life lessons and building character. Now is the perfect time to schedule their sports physical before the hectic school year begins!

At Casas Pediatrics, we're here to help ensure your child is healthy and safe to play. To make their visit as thorough as possible, please come prepared with: A detailed injury history (any past sprains, fractures, concussions, etc.), your family's cardiac history (any heart conditions in close relatives), and any history of asthma or breathing issues.

You can prepare in advance for your appointment by printing off and filling out the parent portion of the AIA 2025-2026 sports physical form. You can find it here: https://aiaonline.org/students/physical-forms

Didn't have time to get the form? No worries! We have copies in the office ready for you to fill out. Call us now to schedule!

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:

https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

07/08/2025

As we move into the heat of the summer it is common to see an increase in Enterovirus cases in Tucson. Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that are very common during warmer months, you may already be familiar with some of them, as they are responsible for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.

Most children who get an enterovirus infection will have mild symptoms, or even no symptoms at all! If symptoms do appear, they often resemble a common cold or flu or small, spotted rashes on the hands, feet and mouth. Sores in the back of the mouth with sore throat are very common. Infants and children with weakened immune systems, or underlying conditions like asthma, are at higher risk for complications like difficulty breathing, wheezing, severe headache with stiff neck (meningitis), and signs of dehydration. Please come see us if any of these occur.

Treatment focuses on supportive care like plenty of rest, fluids, and fever/discomfort medication. Like all of your pediatric healthcare needs, Casas Pediatrics is ready to provide diagnosis, symptom management, and ensure your child receives the appropriate care.

If you are looking for a pediatrician, we would love to welcome you to our practice. I am accepting new patients at Casas Pediatrics for all your family’s questions and pediatric needs, more information:

https://casaspediatrics.com/
520-751-3675

07/06/2025

Happy July 4th Weekend Tucson!

Address

1925 W. Orange Grove, Ste. 109
Tucson, AZ
85704

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm

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