CLINIC location, parking info:
Clinic is located in unit 204 on the 2nd floor of the Strathcona Building: 2245 Abbott Street, Kelowna
Our location is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Please be aware parking near the hospital can be busy!
There is limited paid parking on-site (outside on the north side & underneath the building).
Please do not park in the reserved (staff/resident) designated parking spots.
QR code is posted (at the front desk in the office) for you to scan / register your car.
There is also limited 2h street parking, Strathcona Beach parking lot in front, KGH hospital parking lot.
important info before your appointment:
what is a consultant Pediatrician?
what is a consultant Pediatrician?
what is a consultant Pediatrician?
Dr. Nutter is a Consultant Pediatrician. Pediatricians are specialists who focus on the physical, emotional & social health of infants, children & adolescents.
Dr. Nutter can only assess children who are referred by their GP/family physician, NP or midwife for specific issues (not primary care).
Consultants typically discharge patients from their practice, returning them to the care of the referring physician/GP, once their consulting role is completed. Consultants typically do not retain patients indefinitely.
Once a child is discharged OR if >6months has elapsed since their last assessment OR new issues arise - then a NEW referral is required (so Dr. Nutter can review the letter/triage/book patients according by the urgency/issue).
appointment process
what is a consultant Pediatrician?
what is a consultant Pediatrician?
After your child's referral is FAXED to our office, it is reviewed / triaged
(based on the type of issue and the urgency of the problem)
A letter is sent to the referring provider with estimated wait times.
Our office will contact families directly to book an appointment.
Initial appointments are usually virtual (during the first visit Dr. Nutter will gather information about your child's history, development, social, family history, review relevant questionnaires, labs, imaging reports, etc.).
Please note: your child must be present for at least part of the visit (applies to both virtual & in-office appointments).
Clinic can run behind schedule / unexpected delays can occur (even with virtual visits). We appreciate your patience and understanding.
We require 48h (2 full business days) notice for appointment cancellations (otherwise late cancellation fees are due)
FORMS & questionnaires
what is a consultant Pediatrician?
Growth, blood pressure measurements
Parents/caregivers may be asked to fill out specific mental health, ADHD or developmental screening questionnaires.
If specific questionnaires are required these will be sent to you beforehand and must be completed / sent to our office before your appointment,
It is a parent's responsibility to forward questionnaires to their child's teacher/LAT/school team (if requested).
Parents are responsible to obtain/provide copies of assessments ex. OT / PT / SLP reports, hearing-vision tests, private ASD or psychoeducational assessments, IHCAN or FASD reports or other pertinent school letters/reports (as requested)
If all of the required background information / forms / reports, etc. are not received unfortunately we may need to postpone your child's appointment.
Late cancellation/no show fees will apply and these fees must be paid before a new appointment is booked.
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Growth, blood pressure measurements
Growth, blood pressure measurements
Growth, blood pressure measurements
At the start of each visit Dr. Nutter will do a growth check & measure your child's weight (in kg), height (in cm) and head circumference (only in babies, <2yo)
If you have a virtual visit / phone call please measure your child ahead of time:
How to measure your baby/infant
Blood pressure (BP), HR measurements are also required (for ADHD follow-ups):
(or use the pharmacy's BP machine)
in-person appointments
Growth, blood pressure measurements
in-person appointments
Although virtual care is appropriate in some cases, Dr. Nutter is mindful of its limitations and ensures patients are also given the opportunity for in-person care (hybrid model).
Only 1 parent/caregiver can attend in-person appointments (no siblings).
For all in-office appointments, a brief, mandatory health screener must be filled out within 24h before your child's upcoming appointment.
If you or your child get sick/feel unwell: please do not come to the office: STAY HOME!
Email admin (Sara) drnutterpediatrics@gmail.com
AND leave a voicemail message at the office (236-420-0556 #2) if same day
Please let us know ASAP so we can either switch to a phone call (or fill spot / re-book another patient on the waitlist).
Please bring a few toys/games to keep your child occupied (initial assessments can take between 1-1.5h and follow-ups are typically 30-45min).
After Dr. Nutter's assessment is completed, she can provide recommendations / treatment options / initiate treatment (ex. medication trial).
facemasks = mandatory
Growth, blood pressure measurements
in-person appointments
Medical face masks are still REQUIRED (for both the adult/caregiver/child >age 4 unless physical, developmental or behavioral impairments make wearing a mask unsafe ie. child can't remove mask by themselves = unsafe).
We will provide you and your child with medical masks at the start of your visit.
WHY? Masks protect you & people around you. Masking is one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick with an upper respiratory tract infection.
Tips to help children wear masks:
1. Explain why it is important in a language they can understand:
“masks help protect you/others from germs that can make you/others sick”
2. Let child choose/pick their own mask
3. Make sure it's comfortable / fits snugly over the nose/mouth without gaps.
Your child can breathe easily, talk, laugh & play while wearing their mask.
4. Wash or sanitize your hands before & after you put on & take off your mask.
please note:
The content on this website is not intended to replace comprehensive medical advice, health counseling, therapy, etc. Always seek the advice of your physician if you have any concerns or questions about your child's health.
Though Dr. Nutter has made every attempt to assure that her website content is accurate and complete; new research and information may become available at a later time.