Basil S Ahmed, MD - Lehigh Valley Physicians Group

LVPG Pediatrics–Lehighton provides care for children from birth through high school graduation. We understand that being a parent can be stressful, challenging, exhausting – and the most rewarding job you'll ever have. As a parent, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing your child’s health care clinician. That’s where we come in. At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, nothing matters more to us than your child’s health so you can count on us to take the very best care of them. Whether your child needs a checkup, vaccination or care for a chronic illness, our pediatricians are here to help you raise a healthy child. At LVPG Pediatrics–Lehighton, we offer: -Same-day sick appointments -Complete school and sports physicals, along with daycare and driver’s permit physicals -Team care, which means your child will see your preferred doctor and his or her care team whenever possible Evening, weekend and holiday pediatric care If your child is sick at a time we are closed, here are some locations for care: -Children’s ExpressCARE, located at the Health Centers at Macungie and Palmer Township, accepts walk-in patients from birth through their high school graduation. -LVPG Pediatrics–Fogelsville offers appointments for sick children on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 8 a.m.-noon. Please be sure to call LVPG Pediatrics–Fogelsville for an appointment first at 610-821-4920. ,

LVPG Pediatrics–Lehighton provides care for children from birth through high school graduation. We understand that being a parent can be stressful, challenging, exhausting – and the most rewarding job you'll ever have. As a parent, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing your child’s health care clinician. That’s where we come in. At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, nothing matters more to us than your child’s health so you can count on us to take the very best care of them. Whether your child needs a checkup, vaccination or care for a chronic illness, our pediatricians are here to help you raise a healthy child. At LVPG Pediatrics–Lehighton, we offer: -Same-day sick appointments -Complete school and sports physicals, along with daycare and driver’s permit physicals -Team care, which means your child will see your preferred doctor and his or her care team whenever possible Evening, weekend and holiday pediatric care If your child is sick at a time we are closed, here are some locations for care: -Children’s ExpressCARE, located at the Health Centers at Macungie and Palmer Township, accepts walk-in patients from birth through their high school graduation. -LVPG Pediatrics–Fogelsville offers appointments for sick children on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 8 a.m.-noon. Please be sure to call LVPG Pediatrics–Fogelsville for an appointment first at 610-821-4920. ,

Our compassionate board-certified family physicians and advance practice clinicians partner with you to offer personalized care for a wide variety of medical concerns.We offer care for medical issues ranging from complex and chronic to minor and acute while also offering preventative care for all ages, including immunizations. By providing comprehensive care and partnering with specialists throughout the health network, we are your home base for health care. As a team of primary care providers, we are ready to be your first point of contact for new or existing health concerns. We also provide travel-related services including physicals, vaccinations and prescriptions as appropriate. Other services include:-Minor surgical procedures-Womens health-Evidence-based health screening based on personal or family risks -Treatment for chronic conditions, such asdiabetesand high blood pressure-Management of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions-School, sport and driver license physicals-Well child exams-General and preventive medicine-Preoperative clearance-Follow-up care after hospitalization-Ongoing care for all your medical needs-Virtual care-Same-day appointments Also, keep in mind LVHN has several other convenient care options available, includingLVHN ExpressCARE, which offers both walk-in care and video visits for common illnessesand minor injuries 365 days a year.,