Olentangy Pediatrics

Olentangy Pediatrics Providing exceptional pediatric care to children from birth through adolescence. Your child's health and well-being are our top priority.

At Olentangy Pediatrics we strive to provide a patient centered medical and psychological home for all children and adolescents. We are a team of physicians, psychologists, triage nurses, medical assistants, and administrative individuals driven by our commitment to excellence. Each visit is personalized for your family’s needs, creating a bond between your family’s physician and children. Olentangy Pediatrics is a private pediatric practice in Columbus, Ohio. We provide primary care and psychological services for infants, children and adolescents. Founded in 1989, we are a team of 8 physicians, 2 child psychologists, triage nurses, medical assistants, and administrative individuals.

As we head into the holiday weeks, we wanted to share our updated office hours so you can plan ahead. 🗓️Starting this Mo...
12/21/2025

As we head into the holiday weeks, we wanted to share our updated office hours so you can plan ahead. 🗓️

Starting this Monday, 12/22, here is when we will be open:
✨ Christmas Week:
Mon 12/22 & Tues 12/23: 8 AM – 4 PM
Christmas Eve (12/24): 8 AM – 12 PM (Closing Early)
Christmas Day (12/25) - Sun (12/28): CLOSED

✨ New Year’s Week:
Mon 12/29 & Tues 12/30: 8 AM – 4 PM
New Year's Eve (12/31): 8 AM – 12 PM (Closing Early)
New Year's Day (1/1): CLOSED
Fri 1/2: 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 1/3: CLOSED

Please give us a call during open hours if you need anything before the holidays!
📱 614-442-5557

Wishing Dr. Maher & Dr. Koesters the very best! 💙Today is a bittersweet day as we celebrate the last day of Dr. Maher an...
12/18/2025

Wishing Dr. Maher & Dr. Koesters the very best! 💙
Today is a bittersweet day as we celebrate the last day of Dr. Maher and Dr. Koesters with our practice.
We want to say a huge THANK YOU to both of them for the incredible care, compassion, and dedication they have shown to our families over the years. We are so grateful for the time they’ve spent with us and wish them nothing but joy and happiness in their next chapters!
Please join us in wishing them well in the comments! 👇

📢 Office Hours Update for Friday, 12/19Please note that Olentangy Pediatrics will be closing early this coming Friday, D...
12/18/2025

📢 Office Hours Update for Friday, 12/19
Please note that Olentangy Pediatrics will be closing early this coming Friday, December 19th.
Morning: OPEN 8 AM - 12 PM
Afternoon: CLOSED
If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. For urgent matters after hours, you can reach our on-call line. We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you a safe and happy holiday season! ❄️

🩺✨ Tip Tuesday: When to Keep Your Kiddo Home ✨🩺Cold and flu season is here in Central Ohio, and we know it can be tough ...
12/17/2025

🩺✨ Tip Tuesday: When to Keep Your Kiddo Home ✨🩺
Cold and flu season is here in Central Ohio, and we know it can be tough deciding if your child is well enough for school or daycare. Here are a few quick guidelines to help:
🤒 Fever:
If your child has a temp of 100.4°F or higher, keep them home. They must be fever-free for 24 hours without medicine before returning.
🤢 Vomiting or Diarrhea:
Home is the place to be until they've had 24 hours with no symptoms and can drink/eat normally again.
🦠 Contagious Illnesses:
Strep, pink eye, flu, RSV, hand-foot-mouth, or any contagious rash? Keep them home until cleared or after 24 hours of antibiotics when applicable.
😴 Not Acting Like Themselves:
If they’re too tired, fussy, or just not able to participate, a rest day is best—even without a fever.
💨 Persistent Cough:
If coughing fits are disrupting play or breathing seems harder than usual, keep them home and monitor or call us.
Keeping sick kiddos home helps protect classmates, teachers, and your family too. ❤️
As always, if you’re unsure, give us a call—we’re here to help!

🩺 Welcome Dr. Allie Wenig — Joining Olentangy Pediatrics January 6, 2026!We’re excited to officially welcome Allie Wenig...
12/12/2025

🩺 Welcome Dr. Allie Wenig — Joining Olentangy Pediatrics January 6, 2026!
We’re excited to officially welcome Allie Wenig, MD to our Olentangy Pediatrics team! Many of you may already recognize her — she’s been bringing her own kids to our practice for years, and now she’s thrilled to begin caring for families in our community.
👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Wenig
Dr. Wenig graduated summa cm laude from Bowling Green State University and earned her medical degree from The University of Toledo College of Medicine, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her pediatric residency — and later served as chief resident — at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
With extra training in breastfeeding medicine, she has a special passion for newborn care, lactation support, and guiding families through each stage of childhood.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Wenig enjoys running, reading, and cheering on college sports with her husband, Michael, their two kiddos, and their energetic vizsla, Beesly. 🐾
✨ Now scheduling for January 2026!
📱 614.442.5557
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At Olentangy Pediatrics, our team follows the latest evidence-based guidelines—and we strongly recommend the Hepatitis B...
12/10/2025

At Olentangy Pediatrics, our team follows the latest evidence-based guidelines—and we strongly recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for every newborn, even perfectly healthy babies.

Hepatitis B isn’t only transmitted sexually. It can spread through microscopic amounts of blood or bodily fluids, and many adults carrying the virus don’t realize they’re infected. That means a baby can be exposed in ways that are accidental, unpredictable, and completely outside a parent’s control.

Giving the first dose at birth is the safest, most effective way to protect your child from a serious liver infection that can become lifelong. Waiting leaves newborns vulnerable during a time when their immune systems are at their weakest.

The Hepatitis B vaccine has been thoroughly researched, carefully monitored, and safely given to millions of infants. Our pediatricians confidently stand behind it as a critical first step in keeping your baby healthy from day one.

Swipe → to see common myths about Hepatitis B—and the facts that bust them.
If you have questions, we’re always here to walk through them with you. Your child’s safety and your peace of mind come first.

⏰ It’s the FINAL end-of-year countdown!If your child still needs a check-up, follow-up appointment, sports physical, vac...
12/06/2025

⏰ It’s the FINAL end-of-year countdown!
If your child still needs a check-up, follow-up appointment, sports physical, vaccine, or anything else before 2025 wraps up… now is the time to get on the schedule.
Appointments are filling fast, and once they’re gone — they’re gone!
✨ Don’t wait. Secure your spot today.
📅 Call us or book online to get your child’s appointment scheduled before the year ends.
Your future self will thank you for checking this off the list early! 💙

❄️🧥 Tip Tuesday: Winter Weather Safety 🧣❄️Cold weather is settling into Central Ohio, and our team at Olentangy Pediatri...
12/02/2025

❄️🧥 Tip Tuesday: Winter Weather Safety 🧣❄️
Cold weather is settling into Central Ohio, and our team at Olentangy Pediatrics wants to help keep your family safe and warm all season long! Here are a few quick reminders:
🧊 Dress in Layers: Start with moisture-wicking base layers and add warm, waterproof outerwear for snow play.
🌨️ Choose Waterproof Gear: Snow pants, insulated gloves, and waterproof boots keep kids dry and comfortable.
✨ Stay Visible: Opt for bright colors or reflective outer layers when walking or playing outdoors.
🚗 Prep the Car: Keep extra blankets, hats, gloves, and winter essentials on hand for unexpected delays.
⚠️ Watch for Ice: Sidewalks, driveways, and playgrounds can be slippery—walk carefully and supervise little ones.

Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the snow today!
– Olentangy Pediatrics

🍂✨ Warm Thanksgiving Wishes from Olentangy Pediatrics ✨🍂From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday filled with joy,...
11/27/2025

🍂✨ Warm Thanksgiving Wishes from Olentangy Pediatrics ✨🍂
From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday filled with joy, gratitude, good food, and time spent with the people who matter most.
Thank you for trusting us with your children’s care — we are grateful for each and every one of our patient families. 💛
Have a safe, cozy, and happy Thanksgiving! 🧣🦃🥧

🦃💛 Thanksgiving Schedule Update 💛🦃Olentangy Pediatrics will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 to allow our team to enjoy the ...
11/26/2025

🦃💛 Thanksgiving Schedule Update 💛🦃
Olentangy Pediatrics will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 to allow our team to enjoy the holiday with their families.
We will reopen on Friday, 11/28 with limited appointments available. If your child needs to be seen, please call early on Friday as spots fill quickly.
Wishing all of our patient families a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍂

🦃 Tip Tuesday: Keep Little Tummies Happy This Thanksgiving! 🍽️Thanksgiving food is the BEST… but tiny bellies fill up fa...
11/26/2025

🦃 Tip Tuesday: Keep Little Tummies Happy This Thanksgiving! 🍽️
Thanksgiving food is the BEST… but tiny bellies fill up fast! Here are simple ways to help kids enjoy all their favorite holiday bites without the post-meal tummy aches:
🥕 1. Offer a light snack beforehand
A little fruit, cheese, or yogurt keeps kids from showing up to the table starving and overeating.
🥄 2. Build a “just-right plate” together
One favorite holiday food + one protein + one veggie or fruit + one small treat = perfectly balanced (and fun!) plate.
🍽️ 3. Encourage slow, mindful bites
Tell kids to “eat like a food judge” — tiny bites, big flavor, lots of compliments!
🧃 4. Go easy on the sugary drinks
Water or milk won’t fill them up too fast like juice or soda.
📏 5. Start with small portions
Kids can always go back for seconds if they’re still hungry.
🎲 6. Take breaks between plate rounds
A quick walk, a game, or helping set up dessert gives their body time to decide if they’re truly still hungry.
🍪 7. Save room for dessert — in mini sizes
Half slices or shareable treats keep dessert special without the sugar overload.
Here’s to happy tummies, joyful bites, and a cozy Thanksgiving with your little ones! 🧡

🧼✨ Holiday Handwashing Reminder! ✨🧼With Thanksgiving just one week away—and plenty of family and friends to see—it’s the...
11/21/2025

🧼✨ Holiday Handwashing Reminder! ✨🧼
With Thanksgiving just one week away—and plenty of family and friends to see—it’s the perfect time to help your little ones brush up on proper handwashing. Keeping clean hands means a healthier, happier holiday for everyone!

Here are simple steps to teach kids good handwashing habits:

👋 1. Wet hands with warm water
Not too hot, not too cold—just comfortable.

🧴 2. Add soap and make lots of bubbles
Kids love bubbles, so turn it into a game!

⏱️ 3. Scrub for 20 seconds
Fronts, backs, between fingers, and under nails.
Tip: Sing “ABC’s” or “Happy Birthday” to time it.

🚿 4. Rinse thoroughly
Make sure all the soap is gone.

🧻 5. Dry with a clean towel
Dry hands help keep germs away.

💉 6. Make sure everyone’s up to date on vaccines
A quick check before gatherings helps keep the whole family healthy—especially little ones and older relatives.

A little practice goes a long way in keeping families healthy during the holidays!

Address

4775 Knightsbridge Boulevard
Columbus, OH
43214

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16144425557

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