Pediatric Scores
Our Full Review
DrChrono's appeal to pediatric practices lies primarily in its mobile-first philosophy. The iPad-native design is genuinely useful in pediatric exam rooms, where providers often move between rooms rapidly and appreciate the portability. The ability to show growth charts to parents on a tablet during visits is a nice workflow touch that several of our reviewers highlighted as a positive differentiator.
The template builder is flexible enough to create pediatric-specific workflows, and DrChrono offers some pre-built pediatric templates through its marketplace, though the quality and completeness of these community-contributed templates varies considerably. Immunization tracking covers the basics, with schedule display and registry reporting in most states, but the forecasting engine is not as sophisticated as what you will find in pediatric-dedicated platforms. Complex catch-up scenarios often require manual calculation and entry.
Growth charts support both WHO and CDC standards and render reasonably well on tablet displays. The e-prescribing module includes basic weight-based dosing support, which is helpful though not as deeply integrated as Hero EMR's approach. Developmental screening is possible through custom forms, but there is no native integration with standardized tools like the ASQ or M-CHAT, meaning practices need to build their own workflows or use paper forms alongside the EMR.
The parent portal is functional but unremarkable, and there is no AI-driven message management to help with the communication volume that pediatric practices face. Billing is adequate for basic pediatric coding but lacks the specialty-specific intelligence of platforms like Office Practicum or athenahealth. For small pediatric practices that prioritize mobility and are willing to invest time in customization, DrChrono offers a workable foundation, but it requires more effort to mold into a truly pediatric-optimized workflow.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Excellent iPad-native mobile experience
- Flexible template builder for customization
- Good tablet-based growth chart display for parent conversations
- Reasonable weight-based dosing support
- Clean, modern interface
- Affordable entry-level pricing
Weaknesses
- Not pediatric-specific; significant customization required
- Immunization forecasting is basic
- No native developmental screening tool integration
- School form generation is manual
- Parent portal lacks intelligent routing
- Billing lacks pediatric specialty coding intelligence
Pricing
Tiered monthly subscription starting at a moderate price point. Contact DrChrono for details.