Services & FAQs
Explore our all-encompassing Pediatric Care and FAQs. We provide an extensive array of unique pediatric services, designed to nurture your child’s health and wellness from their early days through their college years.
Services
- Routine Checkups
- Immunizations
- Developmental Screenings
- Treatment of Minor Illnesses and Injuries
- Ongoing Care for Chronic Illnesses (ADHD, Diabetes, Asthma...)
- Prenatal Consultations
- Well Child and Adolescent Check-ups:
- School & Sports Physicals
Dr. Marie designed these services to support mothers and babies during the transitional period between birth and 12 weeks postpartum.
- Postnatal Support:
- Emotional Support:
- Personalized Care
- Mother-Infant Dyad Care
- Closing the Gap
- Lactation Support
RS PEDS' Breastfeeding Medicine Services provide comprehensive care and support to lactating mothers and their children. As a board-certified pediatrician with advanced training and experience in breastfeeding management and lactation disorders, Dr. Marie can assist with various breastfeeding-related issues including latching difficulties, infant slow weight gain, low milk production, nipple pain or injury, and more.
Our services also offer education and resources to help prepare parents for breastfeeding and support them throughout their journey. In addition, Dr. Marie provides in-person and virtual consultations.
Rising Star Pediatrics leverages technology to deliver healthcare to its multi=state patients (GA, FL, and Missouri)across a distance, expanding patient access and enhancing communication between Dr. Marie and her patients. Please note that the availability of telemedicine services may vary depending on state guidelines. Always consult with our office for the most accurate information.
1. **Routine Checkups:** Regular health evaluations conducted virtually to monitor your child's growth and development.
2. **Specialist Consultations:** Virtual visits with certified specialists in fields such as Pediatric Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology.
3. **Remote Patient Monitoring:** Particularly beneficial for children with complex or chronic illnesses, this service allows for continuous monitoring of a patient's health data remotely.
4. **Audiovisual Consultations:** Real-time consultations with healthcare providers using video conferencing tools.
5. **Audio Only (Telephone) Consultations:** Consultations conducted over the phone for cases where video conferencing may not be necessary or feasible.
6. **Store and Forward:** This involves the transmission of recorded health information, such as radiology images or biosignals, to a healthcare provider for evaluation.
7. **Portal Interactions:** Communication with healthcare providers via secure patient portals for non-urgent matters, such as prescription refills or non-urgent questions.
SafePierce by Rising Star Pediatrics: A Gentle Blade, A Sacred Ritual
There is a moment, brief but profound, when a child’s skin gives way to the careful press of a needle. A rite of passage, an adornment passed down through generations, but here—under the trained hands of Dr. Marie—it is not left to chance, to the heat of a mall kiosk or the cold press of a piercing gun wielded by uncertain hands.
At Rising Star Pediatrics, we bring the sacred and the scientific together with SafePierce—our medical-grade ear piercing service, performed in the comfort of your home. Not in a crowded store. Not in the hurried hands of a sales associate. But where your child feels safest, where their fear is softened by the familiar warmth of home.
This is not the piercing of the corner shop, nor the hurried work of a distracted clerk. SafePierce is built upon the Blomdahl system, a technique forged in the discipline of medicine, wrapped in the sacred law of sterility. Every instrument, every earring, is sealed against contamination, ensuring that beauty is not bought with infection or regret.
Our earrings are not mere trinkets. They are crafted with skin-friendly materials, designed to let air flow freely so healing is swift and sure. The posts are long enough for comfort, the backs set just so, allowing the lobe to breathe. And for those wary of nickel—the silent thief of comfort for so many—SafePierce uses only medical plastic earrings, completely free of nickel, eliminating the risk of developing an allergy.
We are not merely piercing ears. We are safeguarding a tradition with the precision it deserves. We are ensuring that what should be a moment of beauty is not marred by swelling, rash, or regret.
For families who seek safety in ritual, for parents who wish to wrap their child’s first shimmer of gold in the assurance of medical care—SafePierce comes to you. Sterile. Clean. Safe. Because beauty should never come at the cost of well-being.
Questions? Let's talk.
Medical-Grade Ear Piercing | Home Visits Available
Schools, workplaces, and churches are foundational spaces where health and wellness can thrive. Each plays a unique role in shaping lives—schools educate and nurture young minds, workplaces engage adults with school-age children during their most productive hours, and churches provide spiritual and emotional support across all ages. Dr. Marie Jean-Baptiste recognizes these environments as vital for promoting healthy behaviors, reducing risks, and fostering holistic well-being. Please contact her for more details.
At Rising Star Pediatrics, we believe parents deserve to know exactly what they’re paying for—no surprise bills, no hidden fees. As a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic, our pricing is straightforward and easy to understand. This transparency builds trust, empowers families to plan ahead, and lets us focus on what matters most: exceptional care for your child. Please download our Price list.
The Nurturing & Caring Environment For Your Child
FAQs
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a straightforward monthly membership fee in exchange for comprehensive pediatric medical care—without dealing with insurance or third-party restrictions.
This model offers several key benefits:
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Smaller practice size for more focused care
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Direct access to Dr. Marie—no middlemen
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Stress-free, personalized visits that prioritize your child’s well-being
We don’t bill insurance for our services. Instead, we offer care through a simple membership model. That said, we do recommend that families keep some form of insurance or coverage—for things like labs, imaging, specialist visits, or emergencies.
Plans like PPOs, high-deductible insurance, or health share programs often pair well with our approach.
Because we provide more accessible and personalized care, many families find they can avoid unnecessary ER visits or specialist referrals, which often means less hassle—and real savings in both time and money.
Yes. While Rising Star Pediatrics covers most of your child’s primary care needs, insurance is still important for emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialty care. Many families pair our DPC membership with a high-deductible health plan or a HealthShare plan to save on overall healthcare costs
If you have Medicaid, Tricare, or a HealthShare plan, you are still welcome to join Rising Star Pediatrics. However, since we do not bill insurance, you will need to pay the membership fee out-of-pocket. Many families find that the personalized care, direct access, and extended visits with Dr. Marie make the membership well worth the investment.
Even with excellent insurance, many families experience long wait times, rushed visits, and difficulty accessing their pediatrician when they need them most. Our DPC model ensures your child receives timely, comprehensive, and relationship-based care. With Rising Star Pediatrics, you get:
- Direct access to Dr. Marie via phone, text, or video
- Same-day or next-day sick visits
- Longer, unrushed appointments
- Personalized guidance on parenting, nutrition, and development
For many families, the convenience and quality of DPC outweigh the limitations of traditional insurance-based, industralized care.
Home visits allow Dr. Marie to provide care in the comfort of your home, reducing stress for both parents and children. Benefits include:
- No need to pack up a sick child for a doctor's visit
- More time to discuss concerns in a relaxed environment
- Personalized newborn care without exposing your baby to a clinic setting
- Support for breastfeeding, sleep, and parenting transitions
If you value personalized, relationship-driven, and readily accessible pediatric care, DPC is an excellent choice. Families who benefit the most from Rising Star Pediatrics often:
- Want a closer, more personal relationship with their pediatrician.
- Prefer longer visits with a focus on prevention and education.
- Appreciate same-day/next-day sick visits without waiting weeks for an appointment.
- Desire direct access to their pediatrician via phone, text, or video.
At Rising Star Pediatrics, we follow the CDC and AAP vaccine schedules and strongly recommend vaccinations to protect children and our community from preventable diseases. We are happy to have a respectful, informed discussions with parents who have concerns, but we prioritize evidence-based medicine in our practice.
Joining is simple! Just visit our website, complete the enrollment form, and choose a membership plan that fits your family's needs. After signing up, you'll receive a welcome packet, and we'll schedule your child's first visit with Dr. Marie.
Our 4th Trimester Package is designed to support families during the critical first three months after birth. It includes:
- In-home or office visits for newborn care.
- Lactation support and feeding consultations.
- Postpartum check-ins for both baby and parents.
- Sleep, development, and infant care guidance.
- Direct access to Dr. Marie for questions and concerns.
You can absolutely choose just the 4th Trimester Package or individual lactation support services without committing to a full DPC membership. We offer one-time consultations or short-term support plans tailored to your needs.
For more details, please contact us at [email protected] Or, if you're ready to enroll, please join our waiting list.