Getzwell Pediatrics

Misconceptions about the dangers of fever are very common. Many parents lose sleep and experience unnecessary stress due to unwarranted concerns about the harmful side effects of fever.
Fevers are part the body’s effort to activate the immune system, so they are one of our innate protective mechanisms. Most fevers are good for children because fevers [...]

Itsabelly baby planners and GetzWell Pediatrics will be collaborating to offer classes for expecting moms in an effort to guide them about “going green with baby.”  Itsabelly has received Co-op America’s green seal of approval and its mission is to offer eco-friendly services and products while supporting sustainability.  Stay tuned for dates/times of [...]

Q:  My baby is 5 days old and she has diarrhea.
A:  After the first few days of life when your baby has meconium bowel movements that are very dark and sticky, it’s normal for your newborn’s poop to begin to be very watery and seem like diarrhea.  Breast fed infants, in particular, have BMs that [...]

One of the most common questions we get relates to what kind of a thermometer to use and how to use it properly.  Here’s a link to some sound information on how best to take your child’s temperature: temp.

Screening for Developmental Delay – At GetzWell Pediatrics, all members receive a formal developmental screening at the 18 month routine check up. We also complete informal screenings at each of the well child visits in order to assure your child is developing normally. We are happy to provide formal screening at any other [...]

Routine Child Examinations – Whole kid care at GetzWell Pediatrics includes wellness visits at birth, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 21 months, 24 months, 30 months, 36 months and annually after age 3. Routine wellness exams allow us to monitor your [...]

Alternative Vaccine Schedules – We offer alternative vaccine schedules. Whether you choose to immunize on a conventional or alternative schedule, GetzWell Pediatrics is prepared to meet all of your child’s vaccine needs. We support childhood vaccination. However, we acknowledge that childhood immunization is one of the first major health related decisions that parents [...]

24/7 Physician Access – Members of the practice can reach the pediatricians at GetzWell Pediatrics by telephone for urgent matters after hours and on a 24/7 basis. Members are provided an after hour number to reach the on call doctor. During regular business hours, please call the main office at 415.826.1701 to speak [...]

24/7 direct access – Members of the practice can reach the pediatricians at GetzWell Pediatrics by telephone for urgent matters after hours and on a 24/7 basis. Members are provided an after hour number to reach the on call doctor. During regular business hours, please call the main office at 415.826.1701 to speak [...]

“If you want the very best, alternative minded pediatrician in San Francisco, Julia Getzelman is your doctor. She spent two hours with us, making sure I understood everything about my twins’ health.” Maureen R.
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“Even though we were impressed with her when we met with her during my pregnancy, it was another thing altogether to watch [...]