Serving Highlands Ranch and the Surrounding Metro Area
Serving Highlands Ranch and the Surrounding Metro Area
From infancy through the teenage years, children need doctors who understand life’s changes and who take the time to monitor their health closely. Our physicians build lasting relationships with families so that every child receives care that is attentive, consistent, and tailored to their unique needs.
At Ascend Direct Primary Care, we provide pediatric care in Highlands Ranch, CO, that focuses on relationships, prevention, and personalized support for every stage of childhood. Want to become a member? Click below.
Kids grow and change quickly, especially in the early years. The care a newborn needs is very different from what a toddler, school-age child, or teenager needs. That’s why it’s so valuable for children to see the same medical team as they grow.
When your child works with the same doctors over time, those physicians get to know them well. They understand your child’s health history, how they develop, and what makes them unique, which helps them provide more thoughtful and personalized care.
This long-term relationship offers several benefits.
A Highlands Ranch doctor who follows your child over time can notice subtle changes in growth, behavior, or development that may otherwise be overlooked.
Children feel more comfortable seeing doctors who are familiar faces. Parents also gain confidence knowing their physician understands their child’s health history.
When a physician knows your child’s full medical background, they can make more informed decisions about treatments, tests, and referrals.
From feeding concerns and sleep patterns in infancy to mental health and physical development during adolescence, continuous care provides the guidance families need.
At Ascend Direct Primary Care, our goal is to partner with families throughout the entire childhood journey, ensuring every stage of development is supported with attentive medical care.
Our pediatric care services are designed to support both everyday wellness and unexpected health concerns. Because our physicians maintain smaller patient panels than traditional clinics do, they have the time to provide comprehensive and personalized care.
Preventive care is one of the most important aspects of pediatric medicine. Regular screenings help identify potential concerns early so they can be addressed before they become larger issues.
At Ascend Direct Primary Care, pediatric screenings may include the following:
By carefully tracking these markers, our physicians can help ensure that your child is growing, developing, and thriving as expected.
Sometimes children need care from medical specialists. Whether the issue involves allergies, orthopedic concerns, dermatology, or another specialty, our physicians help guide families through the process.
Instead of leaving you to navigate the healthcare system alone, Ascend Direct Primary Care assists with…
Our role is to act as your family’s healthcare partner, ensuring your child receives the right care at the right time.
Children get sick and injured — it’s a normal part of growing up. From sudden fevers to playground scrapes, families need reliable care when problems arise.
At Ascend Direct Primary Care in Highlands Ranch, we provide prompt care for many common pediatric concerns, including the following:
Because we operate under the direct primary care model, same-day or next-day visits are often available. That means your child can be seen quickly by a physician who already knows their medical history.
No two children are exactly alike. Each child has their own health history, lifestyle, and developmental pace.
Our physicians create personalized wellness plans designed to support your child’s overall health and development. These plans may include the following aspects:
By taking a proactive approach to pediatric health, we help families support their children’s well-being from the inside out.
Traditional healthcare systems often involve insurance approvals, rushed appointments, and confusing billing. The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model takes a different approach.
At Ascend Direct Primary Care, families pay a simple monthly membership fee that provides access to comprehensive primary care services.
This model allows our physicians to focus entirely on patient care rather than insurance paperwork.
Here’s how pediatric care works within a DPC clinic:
Instead of surprise bills or copays, families pay a predictable monthly fee for access to care.
Because our doctors care for fewer patients, they can spend more time with each child.
Many DPC practices offer communication options such as messaging or phone access when questions arise.
With smaller patient panels, physicians can focus on building meaningful relationships with families.
For parents, this means less stress navigating healthcare systems and more confidence that their child’s doctor truly understands their needs.
One of the unique advantages of Ascend Direct Primary Care is that our pediatric care is carried out by family medicine physicians. Family medicine doctors are trained to care for patients of all ages — from newborns to seniors. This training provides a broad understanding of health across every stage of life.
For families, this approach offers several advantages.
First, it allows siblings and parents to receive care from the same physician if they choose. This helps doctors understand family health patterns that may affect a child’s development. Second, family physicians are trained to look at the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. They consider factors such as lifestyle, family history, emotional well-being, and environmental influences. Finally, family medicine doctors are well-equipped to guide children through the transition from childhood to adulthood, ensuring continuity of care during those important teenage years.
Dr. Dillon Le is the owner of Ascend Direct Primary Care in Highlands Ranch. With academic training in both computer science and biology, he brings a thoughtful and analytical approach to patient care.
Dr. Le believes health care should be personal, accessible, and focused on building meaningful relationships with patients. Through the direct primary care model, he has created a practice where families receive the time and attention they deserve.
Dr. Sheila Vizanko approaches medicine with a strong emphasis on connection and listening. She believes that the foundation of good health care is understanding the whole person — not just treating symptoms.
Patients appreciate her compassionate approach and the time she takes to ensure every patient feels heard, supported, and respected.
Raising healthy children requires support, guidance, and trusted medical care. At Ascend Direct Primary Care, we’ve designed our healthcare model to make that support accessible and dependable.
Instead of rushed appointments and fragmented care, families receive consistent attention from physicians who truly know their children.
Instead of navigating insurance barriers, you gain straightforward access to comprehensive primary care.
Most importantly, your child receives care from doctors who are invested in their long-term health and development.
Children deserve doctors who listen, parents deserve clear guidance, and families deserve health care that prioritizes relationships over paperwork.
At Ascend Direct Primary Care in Highlands Ranch, we’ve created a model that puts the focus where it belongs: on you and your child’s health.
If you’re looking for a pediatric clinic that is personal, thoughtful, and built around your family’s needs, we invite you to become part of the Ascend community.
Located in Highlands Ranch, CO. Ascend Direct Primary Care aims to serve the community’s family medicine needs in a transparent and accessible way.