Pediatric Junction

Love Meets Medicine

All Aboard for the Junction!

Dr. Anna Lincoln, MD FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician
Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

Being a good physician was just the beginning. Dr. Lincoln's love of medicine and family seeded an idea that became a dream and now reality. Pediatric Junction is about the way
Dr. Lincoln thinks pediatrics should be practiced:

A Medical Home Not A Doctor's Office
Empowering Families To Be Involved
Showing Compassion And Respect
Information Always Available
Hugs And Prayers With Medical Knowledge

Dr. Lincoln is proud to work alongside Nurse Practitioners Courtney Mitchell and Andrea Brune. The Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has endorsed the value of having a
medical home.

What a special bonus to be located in Old Town Buda in the historic home of Dr. Lauderdale.

Important Information for PJ Families

This information is for Pediatric Junction patients and families only and does not replace medical advice.

SCHEDULING AND OFFICE PROTOCOLS (January 2025)

To request medical advice or an appointment you can Spruce, call and leave a non-urgent message (follow the prompts), or text 512-575-2059. Please call for any urgent patient needs and follow the on-call instructions 24-hours a day.

OFFICE SCHEDULE: Our regular hours are M-F 7:30-4:30. After hours clinics on Saturdays and holidays for same-day sick visits are generally 8:00-noon. There are NO WALK-IN appointments.

FLU VACCINES: Getting the annual flu vaccine has always been the most important way we can help protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our community from influenza. It saves lives, plain and simple. Please prioritize getting your family vaccinated! Reach out to us to schedule – it’s never too late to keep the flu at bay.

WELL EXAMs: Well exams are an essential part of your child’s health, especially when they are due for vaccines. Children through age 4 receive immunizations and important growth and developmental assessments. Annual well exams are a PJ requirement for older patients as well, especially those requiring vaccines.

VIRTUAL VISITs: Some visits can be done as virtual visits securely on Spruce. This may be changing as insurance carriers modify virtual visit coverage policies. When you request to schedule, please let us know if you are interested in a virtual visit, and be sure to understand your insurance coverage.

COPAYS & COST-SHARING: Some insurance plans require copays and cost-sharing for families for virtual visits. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE CARRIER TO VERIFY ONGOING COVERAGE. If your insurance does not cover virtual visits, they may still be an option for your family; we may offer cash-pay pricing. Some plans, such as all state insurance plans, do not contractually allow this, however. If you have questions regarding the cost of this service to you, please let us know. We are working hard to keep our Pediatric Junction families connected to your medical home here!

APPOINTMENT CHECK-IN: Process your payments and complete the check-in process prior to your appointment if possible. (Phreesia in-office pads are not available.) In most cases you will receive an email before your appointment. Sometimes there is a balance on your Phreesia check-in which could be pending insurance. Please message in Spruce any billing concerns. In-office appointments receive a text message on the day of the visit; simply reply “HERE” when you arrive and wait in your car for instructions. Virtual visits receive a Spruce message 30-60 minutes prior to the appointment to give ample time to complete check-in and collect vitals at home if able; reply “READY” to consent and begin the process.