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• updated: Nov. 01, 2023
• Pediatrician

Leading the Way for Quality Childcare Health in Tuscon, AZ Mesquite Pediatrics in Tucson, AZ, is home to Dr. Jeff Couchman, Dr. Susan McMahon, and Dr. Nicole Abdy. Our doctors lead Read More

• updated: Nov. 01, 2023
• Mental Health Issues,  Mental Health

Leading the Way in Pediatrics Medicine in Tucson, AZ Tucson, AZ, is home to a leading and popular pediatrics clinic, Mesquite Pediatrics. Dr. Jeff Couchman, Dr. Susan McMahon, and Dr. Nichole Read More

• updated: Oct. 12, 2023
• Vision Screening,  Hearing Screening

What To Expect Durning Vision and Hearing Screenings If you as an adult wear glasses or contacts, you very likely remember the first time you wore them as a kid, and Read More

• updated: Oct. 12, 2023
• Pediatrician,  Sick Toddler

Knowing when is the right time to call your pediatrician for a sick toddler is something that many parents struggle with. You don't want your pediatrician to think you are Read More

• updated: Oct. 12, 2023
• Vaccinations

At Mesquite Pediatrics, we believe that vaccinating our patients may be the most important thing we do. We believe that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the Read More

• updated: Sep. 05, 2023
• Sick-Child Visit

Dealing with a sick child can be difficult. You want to do anything you can to make sure that they’re feeling better as soon as possible. Some sicknesses may require Read More

• updated: Aug. 21, 2023
• Sick Visits

Dealing with a sick child can be difficult. You want to do everything you can to ensure that they feel the best that they can, but it’s not always possible Read More

• updated: Jun. 29, 2023
• Newborn Care

If you are new to being a parent, it’s natural to have a few questions about caring for your newborn. Our pediatrician has the answers you need. Drs. Jeff Couchman, Read More

• updated: Jun. 28, 2023
• Immunizations

Vaccines are certainly important, but with so much information surrounding them, it's easy to become overwhelmed. So if you would like to learn more about immunizations the best place to Read More

• updated: Apr. 28, 2023
• Newborn Care,  Pediatrician

When you are the parent of a newborn, there is no such thing as a dumb question. At Mesquite Pediatrics in Tucson, AZ, Dr. Jeff Couchman, Dr. Susan McMahon, and Dr. Read More

• updated: Apr. 19, 2023
• Well Child Visits

One of the most important functions of well child visits is to help prevent illness, so your child can enjoy good health. Drs. Jeff Couchman, Susan McMahon, and Nicole Abdy Read More

• updated: Mar. 23, 2023
• Children’s Immunizations,  Immunizations

Immunizations save lives. They are especially important for children because a child’s immune system is not as strong as that of an adult. Dr. Jeff Couchman, Dr. Susan McMahon, and Read More

• updated: Mar. 23, 2023
• Newborn Care

Newborn babies are fragile. Their immune systems are fragile too. That means you need to take special care of your newborn, and our pediatricians can help. Dr. Jeff Couchman, Dr. Read More

• updated: Feb. 27, 2023
• Mental Health Screenings

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) demonstrate an increase in mental health disorders among children and adolescents. Recognizing the early signs of anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Read More

• updated: Jan. 31, 2023
• Respiratory Virus

Respiratory viruses circulate in the air, causing infections that lead to problems with congestion, sore throats, fevers, body aches, chills, and pain. At Mesquite Pediatrics in Tucson, AZ, our three providers, Dr. Read More

• updated: Jan. 31, 2023
• Well-Child Exams

Taking care of your child requires a lot of work, especially when they’re sick. It’s important to take all the steps you can to help your child avoid sickness so Read More