Providing Friendly Pediatric Care to the Families of Southeast Texas
KidMed is a pediatric practice in Beaumont, Texas serving children from newborn through adolescence. Dr. Robert Codey Bell has cared for children from newborn up to age 21 in Southeast Texas since 2015. KidMed offers the full range of care, including newborn visits, well-child checkups, sick visits, behavioral health, ADHD management, and care for children with complex medical needs.
KidMed is currently accepting new patients and are contracted with most insurances including medicaid plans. Same-day appointments are available for established patients. New patients can call 409-363-5711 to begin the new patient process.
Who We Care For
Newborns and infants. Many of our patients begin care with us within days of leaving the hospital and continue until age 21. Learn more about newborn and infant care.
Children and teens with ADHD or behavioral health needs. Dr. Bell handles evaluation, medication management, and ongoing care for behavioral health and ADHD.
Same-day sick visits. When your child is sick, call us and we will do our best to see them the same day. Same-day sick care.
About Dr. Bell
Dr. Bell earned his medical degree at Texas A&M University and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. He maintains working relationships with specialist colleagues at both UTMB and Texas Children's Hospital, which allows for smooth coordination of care when your child needs it.
At KidMed, Dr. Bell practices a style of medicine rooted in careful evaluation, long-term relationships with families, and respect for every parent in the room.
Call 409-363-5711 to schedule or to begin the new patient process.
KidMed Pediatric Services
Well-Baby Checkup
Did you know that your newborn needs a lot of care and attention?
Of course, you did. To that end KidMed provides all necessary routine medical care from birth. Your newborn will need routine check ups starting just a few days after leaving the hospital. So please, let us take some of that burden from you. Call us, get registered, and schedule your newborn’s first check up before you get discharged from the hospital after the delivery. From there, we will take care of the rest. If you preregistered with us while you were pregnant, that makes the process even faster and easier for you (we love that, too).
Vaccinations
KidMed advocates for vaccinations according to the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
KidMed believes and strongly supports well informed, educated parents and dispelling myths and incorrect information. To that end we strive to answer any question and alleviate any concern you might have about vaccines and your children. All patients are expected to adhere to all preventive medical practices.
Whether private insurance (from an employer or marketplace), Medicaid, or no insurance, we have you covered when it comes to vaccines.
Sports Checkup
KidMed can provide sports physicals and clearance to play for your aspiring athlete.
Most active extracurricular activities require clearance on a yearly basis, and we advise all athletes to do this with their PCP as opposed to a mass physical at the school gym. Just bring the sports physical form from your school or organization, fill out the front questionnaire, and schedule an appointment to let Dr. Bell and his staff take care of the rest. Forgot your form? No worries, we can provide one. Let us help your athlete play safely and to their utmost potential.
Nutritional Guidance
Frustrated with your child’s eating?
You’re not alone. Getting your child to eat right is one of the hardest things to do as a parent. Let us help. With his medical expertise (as well as some in parenting due to his own picky little eaters), Dr. Bell can help provide coping mechanisms and techniques to help you get through to your little eater. We can also provide healthy eating visits for those children requesting help with weight, blood pressure, and other nutritional issues. Referrals for difficult cases to reputable nutritionists and dietitians are available.
Ear Piercings
For children 6 months – 11 years of age, we provide safe, sterile ear piercings on a self-pay basis.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed, and we provide you with instructions on the proper care after the procedure. If you would like your children’s ears pierced, please ask one of our staff to schedule you an appointment or add it to your child’s next well check. Your child does not have to be a patient at KidMed in order to get their ears pierced! Contact our office for more information.
Skin Testing for Jaundice
Jaundice is one of the most common concerns for newborn patients.
At KidMed, we have the ability to check your child’s jaundice level using painless skin testing. The result is immediate and decreases the need for blood testing and needle sticks. If you are ever concerned about your new baby’s jaundice, don’t worry, we got you covered.