About Dr. Michael J. Pankau
Dr. Michael J. Pankau is a pediatrician with a long professional history caring for infants, children, and adolescents in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Current provider records list him at The Pediatric Center, where his work covers general pediatric healthcare and common acute and chronic conditions affecting younger patients.
He completed medical school in 1981 and Pediatric residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals from 1981 to 1984. Professional listings also identify him as board-certified in Pediatrics.
His reported clinical interests have included general pediatric acute care, asthma, adolescent health, and care of children with a range of developmental and medical needs.
Families looking for related specialists can browse the Doctiplus Pediatrics directory.
Focus Areas
- Well-child examinations
- Infant and childhood healthcare
- Adolescent medicine
- Childhood immunizations
- Growth and development monitoring
- Acute childhood illnesses
- Asthma assessment and management
- Allergies
- Ear and respiratory infections
- Fever and common infections
- Developmental concerns
- School and sports physicals
- Behavioral health screening
- Chronic pediatric condition monitoring
Routine preventive visits are an important part of pediatric care because they provide opportunities to follow growth, development, vaccination status, and age-specific health concerns.
Parents can review the CDC’s child and adolescent vaccination information for current guidance on recommended immunizations.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute also provides information about asthma in children and adults, including symptoms, diagnosis, and established approaches to long-term control.
Pediatrics and Patient Care Approach
Pediatric medicine considers how illness and treatment can differ according to a child’s age, size, development, and medical history.
A young child with fever, coughing, or breathing symptoms may require a different assessment from an adolescent presenting with similar concerns. Pediatricians also monitor growth and developmental milestones so changes can be identified during routine visits rather than only when a child becomes ill.
Dr. Pankau’s professional background includes both general pediatric care and adolescent medicine. His practice may involve preventive visits, acute illness evaluation, asthma monitoring, developmental assessment, and coordination with pediatric subspecialists when a condition requires more focused care.
For adolescents, visits may also address physical development, school performance, emotional wellbeing, sleep, nutrition, and other age-appropriate health concerns.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Pankau earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1981.
He then completed a Pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals from 1981 through 1984. Professional physician records identify certification through the American Board of Pediatrics.
His National Provider Identifier is 1558475111. The active NPI record lists Pediatrics as his primary specialty, Idaho license M4815, and an Idaho Falls practice address.
Practice Information
Current provider and practice records list Dr. Pankau at The Pediatric Center, 3430 Washington Parkway, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404. The Pediatric Center’s organization NPI also identifies Dr. Michael Jude Pankau as its president and continues to list the practice as an active pediatric group.
Because public physician-license databases and commercial directories may update at different times, families should confirm current appointment availability, new-patient status, insurance participation, and active licensure directly with the practice before scheduling.
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