Dr. Kenneth Tilghman MD PLC

Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions




If your child is experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room.

Fever more than 2 - 3 days

Not voiding every 6-8 hours

Not keeping fluids down (through vomiting)


Dr.Tilghman is a Pediatrician meaning he tends to the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.

- Spanish to English translator on staff
- Vaccinations
- Well Visits
- Pre-Opi exams
- Referrals
- Yearly examinations

*At this time Dr.Tilghman does not provide Telehealth appointments


- Medacid
- Optima Health
- Anthem
- Healthkeepers
- Aetna Health
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigma

If your insurance is not listed, please feel free to contact the office.


Our hours of operation are: 10 AM - 4 PM, Lunch break at 12 PM - 1 PM

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday


Every vaccination has specifics potential side effects, please view your child’s vaccination at the site listed below to view them
AAP Vaccine Site Side Effects


Fever more than 2 - 3 days
Fever over 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit
Child is acting in a strange manner (lethargic, refusal of fluids)


You should be concerned about your childs mental health if you notice that they start to experience
1. Outbursts or extreme irritability.
2. Out-of-control behavior that can be harmful.
3. Drastic changes in mood, behavior or personality.
4. Changes in eating habits.
5. Excessive worry or anxiety.
6. Excessive, regular temper tantrums (without explanation)
7. Thoughts or talks of suicide. Seek immediate help if your child has plans to hurt themselves or others.

Please visit this link for further resources to help you asisst your child and their mental health needs: Mental Health America


We see patients ranging from the ages of 0-18.