ActiveKidMD recently announced its participation with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help develop new national guidelines for the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE), also known as the sports physical. As athletes and families know, this is an exam to determine medical eligibility to participate...
The new sports physical forms are shorter! The new sports physical forms are shorter! Yes, there is much joy in the sports medicine world. I helped develop national guidelines that include the new forms and indeed, we heard the call to make the forms shorter. As an American...
For the 5th straight year, Orange Coast Magazine and Orange County Medical Association name Dr. Koutures a Top Sports Medicine Physician. This 2019 Physician of Excellence honor recognizes Dr. Koutures for outstanding work in Pediatric Sports Medicine. This award is shared with his dedicated office staff and wonderful pediatric...
There are two common types of ear infections – external and middle ear infections External infections start after irritation of the outer ear canal. These usually occur after frequent swimming and are commonly called “swimmer’s ear”. Click here for more information on swimmer's ear The...
Q: How do I incorporate health and fitness for my family around Thanksgiving? Check out key Thanksgiving health and fitness recommendations from ActiveKidMD and ParentingOC Magazine. A: Many Thanksgiving memories can be commonly associated with an excessive intake of food and drink. Here are some sensible recommendations to...
For the 4th consecutive year, Dr. Koutures has been selected as a Top Orange County Doctor for Pediatric Sports Medicine Dr. Koutures is honored to be one of the 504 Orange County Physicians recognized in 2018. This is a testament to his wonderful ActiveKidMD partner Dr. Gladstien...
Congratulations to Dr. Gladstien on his back-to-back Best Pediatrician Award! ActiveKidMD is proud to announce that Dr. Gladstien has been honored with a Best Pediatrician Award again by St. Joseph Healthcare! For both 2016 and 2017, he was celebrated for: Ranking 1st in Clinical Excellence and Patient Satisfaction...