Alaska Children's Urgent Care and Outreach’s Pediatric Telemedicine in Skagway allows your child to see a board-certified pediatric provider by video, phone, tablet, or computer, any day of the week, no travel required. Same-day visits are available for sick or injured children, newborn care, and developmental concerns, for toddlers through teens. Whether your child woke up with a fever, an earache, or you want a pediatric opinion before the weekend, help is only a video call away.

When you're not sure if a video visit is enough, or have a concern that needs a second set of eyes before it gets worse, seeing an online doctor for kids means you're not stuck waiting on a flight, a ferry schedule, or a drive through Canada to get answers. Every visit is one-on-one, kid-focused, and built for families in Skagway, Alaska.

How to Connect

• Video visit via phone, tablet, or computer

• No app download required

• Works on any device with a camera

Availability

Questions?

• 907-222-5090

Same-day appointments often available

Most insurance accepted — including Medicaid

Board-certified pediatric providers

Prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy

Serving Skagway and all of Alaska

What Can a Pediatrician Diagnose Over Video From Skagway?

Parents often ask what a pediatrician online can actually treat, and the answer is more than most expect. Our pediatric providers can evaluate, diagnose, and manage many of the concerns that send parents searching for care, including:

Common Illnesses We Evaluate

• Fevers and flu-like symptoms

• Ear infections and earaches

• Sore throats and persistent coughs

• Colds, congestion, and respiratory symptoms

• Rashes, hives, and skin irritation

• Mild stomach bugs, vomiting, and diarrhea

• Pink eye and other eye irritations

• Urinary tract infection symptoms

• Mild to moderate allergic reactions

• Headaches

Ongoing Pediatric Support

• Newborn and infant care and feeding support

• Developmental milestones and screening

• Parenting guidance for toddlers, school-age kids, preteens, teens, and young adults

• Behavioral, sleep, and feeding questions

• Chronic condition check-ins and referral coordination

An online doctor for kids will help you determine your next course of action, guide you through at-home care, and arrange a referral if your child needs specialized follow-up care. That means emergency pediatric advice is always just a video chat away for families in Skagway.

Virtual Urgent Care For Kids Skagway Families Can Trust

Alaska Children’s virtual urgent care for kids in Skagway is designed to feel like a real pediatric visit, just from home. Telehealth works best when your child is stable, able to interact with the provider, and the concern can be safely assessed by video.

A virtual visit is not appropriate for every situation. If your child is experiencing any of the following, please seek in-person care at the nearest local facility right away:

• Difficulty breathing

• A high fever in a newborn under 3 months old

• Signs of severe dehydration

• Suspected broken bones or serious injuries

• Any situation where you are concerned about your child's immediate safety

Built For Skagway Families

Skagway sits at the top of the Lynn Canal in Southeast Alaska, and getting to a pediatric specialist has never been simple. The only road out of Skagway is the Klondike Highway, which runs north through Canada to Whitehorse, Yukon, not south to Anchorage or the rest of Alaska's road system. The alternative is the Alaska Marine Highway ferry or a flight, both of which run on schedules, not on a sick child's timeline.

Skagway does not have a pediatric specialist on the ground, and Alaska Children's Urgent Care and Outreach doesn't have a clinic location here either. Instead, we bring the pediatric provider to you via video, so no one has to plan a trip south or cross into Canada to get care for a child.

Our pediatric telemedicine service connects Skagway parents with a provider who can assess a sick child, answer a developmental question, or help manage an ongoing health concern, without taking a whole day away from work, tour season, or school pickup.

How Does a Pediatric Telehealth Visit Work in Skagway? 

Getting pediatric telehealth from Skagway is simple, secure, and built for parents who need clear next steps fast.

• Book your visit online through Alaska Children's Telemedicine.

• Choose a same-day appointment time.

• Join from your phone, tablet, or a computer with a camera.

• Connect with a pediatric provider from home in Skagway.

• Share your child's symptoms during the video visit.

• Show visible concerns by video if needed.

• Receive a diagnosis and a care plan when appropriate.

• Get prescriptions sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy.

Most visits run about 15 to 20 minutes, enough time to cover your child's symptoms, ask questions, and leave with a clear plan. Pediatric Telemedicine puts a pediatric provider on your screen the same day, often within minutes of booking. Reserve your video visit now, or call 907-222-5090 if you'd rather schedule by phone. 

Pediatric Urgent Care for Skagway Families — Common Questions [FAQ]