{"id":226770,"date":"2025-11-11T22:24:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T03:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=226770"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:25:51","slug":"modern-housecalls-transform-pediatric-care-in-northern-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/modern-housecalls-transform-pediatric-care-in-northern-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Housecalls Transform Pediatric Care in Northern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"pediatricians on call northern virginia\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">the doctor will see you now<\/div><p>Perhaps the only thing worse than your kid being sick is your kid being sick and having to get them to the doctor&#8217;s office. Concierge medicine is growing in popularity throughout the US, typically for adult patients. One<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/virginia-vanity-plates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Northern Virginia<\/a> medical practice has taken its pediatric focus on the road, directly to patients&#8217; homes. Pediatric Housecalls is a mobile pediatric practice with two local physicians, Dr. Nina Niu and Dr. Rebecca Santos. <strong>Read on for more about how Pediatric Housecalls is changing the status quo of pediatric care in Northern Virginia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226781\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-800x533.png\" alt=\"pediatricians on call northern virginia\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/peds_on_call_FI.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About Pediatric Housecalls<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pedshousecalls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pediatric Housecalls<\/a> is a concierge-style medical service for pediatric patients. The team offers in-person sick visits, virtual visits, sports\/camp physicals, labs and common medical tests, and IV hydration. Dr. Sara DuMond, MD, FAAP, founded the practice in 2011 in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Rebecca Santos, MD, FAAP knew Dr. DuMond and got to know the business model while living in Charlotte. \u201cI moved back to the area [Northern Virginia] in 2023 and brought the business with me,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226775\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric-housecalls-800x800.png\" alt=\"the doctors of pediatric housecalls \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric-housecalls-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric-housecalls-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric-housecalls-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric-housecalls-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric-housecalls-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric-housecalls.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nina Niu, MD, FAAP, joined in January 2025 after working in a pediatrician\u2019s office in Chantilly for several years. Both Dr. Santos and Dr. Niu worked in traditional office settings for several years before joining Pediatric Housecalls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/the-northern-virginia-business-owner-redefining-self-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Northern Virginia Business Owner Redefining Self-Care<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Niu shared the advantages of this model. \u201cIn a typical medical office setting, we get 15 minutes max with each patient,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re always running behind and thinking about what\u2019s next. With an at-home visit, we can spend more time with the patient and their family and develop more of a relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226778\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_2-800x800.png\" alt=\"dr niu arrives\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are practical advantages to an at-home visit. \u201cIt\u2019s hard getting a sick kid ready to go to the doctor,\u201d Dr. Santos said. \u201cAnd if you have more than one kid, especially little kids, it turns into something complicated. We\u2019re on your schedule and you don\u2019t have to pack everyone up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can see the patient in their home environment, and work closely with parents and caregivers to explain things or answer questions,\u201d they said. \u201cWe&#8217;re there if they can&#8217;t get in with their pediatrician or if it&#8217;s they&#8217;re not able to leave the house for a multitude of reasons. That\u2019s often the most rewarding part of this type of practice &#8211; we can visit one family that has three sick kids, or a mom who has a sick toddler and a newborn who can\u2019t leave the house.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226779\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_3-800x800.png\" alt=\"dr santos arrives - pediatric housecalls \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_3-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_3-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Niu and Dr. Santos explained that the practice does accept insurance, and the convenience fee is comparable to an after-hours urgent care visit. \u201cConcierge medicine is on the rise, but it\u2019s more accessible than people think,\u201d they said. Dr. Niu and Dr. Santos cover most of Loudoun and Fairfax County, but say that they&#8217;ll consider appointments pretty much anywhere, depending on their schedule that day.<\/p>\n<h3>What to Expect<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a doctor will come to your house, just like in an old-timey movie or TV show. Both Dr. Niu and Dr. Santos carry the 21st-century version of the classic black doctor\u2019s bag with various medical supplies and testing equipment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226777\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_4-800x800.png\" alt=\"doctor's bag - pediatric housecalls\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_4-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_4-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_4-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/pediatric_housecalls_4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Caregivers make an appointment through the practice\u2019s website. \u201cThere\u2019s no waiting on hold at the doctor\u2019s office, or calling as soon as the office opens to see if you can get an appointment,\u201d Dr. Niu said. \u201cIf your kid is up in the night at 2AM, you can schedule an appointment for later that same day.\u201d Caregivers can fill out all of the preliminary paperwork online, too, so when the doctor arrives, she will have all of the information ready to go.<\/p>\n<p><script>\n  (function(w, d, t, h, s, n) {\n    w.FlodeskObject = n;\n    var fn = function() {\n      (w[n].q = w[n].q || []).push(arguments);\n    };\n    w[n] = w[n] || fn;\n    var f = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0];\n    var v = '?v=' + Math.floor(new Date().getTime() \/ (120 * 1000)) * 60;\n    var sm = d.createElement(t);\n    sm.async = true;\n    sm.type = 'module';\n    sm.src = h + s + '.mjs' + v;\n    f.parentNode.insertBefore(sm, f);\n    var sn = d.createElement(t);\n    sn.async = true;\n    sn.noModule = true;\n    sn.src = h + s + '.js' + v;\n    f.parentNode.insertBefore(sn, f);\n  })(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/assets.flodesk.com', '\/universal', 'fd');\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '67c74f9450f1321faacb88f8'\n  });\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Both Dr. Niu and Dr. Santos want parents to know that they really don\u2019t care about how clean or dirty your house is. \u201cWe are there for the child and the well-being of the child, and what the parent looks like or what the house looks like is the least of our concerns,\u201d they said, while laughing. \u201cPediatricians, in particular, tend to be very forgiving.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/falls-church-kaleidos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Falls Church\u2019s Treehouse for Vintage Lovers<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Niu explained that while she and Dr. Santos can take care of most patients, if the degree of care needed exceeds what they can do on site, they will work with other medical professionals to triage the patient and get them to the right place. They also said that there is a seasonality to how busy they are. \u201cDefinitely flu and COVID keep us busy during the winter months,\u201d they said. \u201cAnd then sports physicals around sports seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Pediatric Housecalls, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/pedshousecalls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practice online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\">\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/health-fitness\/\">Health + Fitness<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the doctor will see you nowPerhaps the only thing worse than your kid being sick is your kid being sick and having&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":362,"featured_media":226781,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[8833,9709,728,7997,9593,9728,9294],"tags":[9732,9850,9700,9743,9845,9731,9768,9735],"class_list":["post-226770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-fairfax-county","category-health-wellness","category-lifestyle","category-local-girl-rss-feed","category-virginia","category-women-owned","tag-dmv","tag-health","tag-kid-friendly","tag-northern-virginia","tag-tlg","tag-virginia","tag-wellness","tag-women-owned"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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