Please recommend great pediatrician. One who takes time and knows how to communicate with kids not just follow the protocol and be done. Of course who is a great doctor...
Cinzia O. replied:
We use Dr. Greenes and love him... We've only seen him.... since my daughter only has well visits (knock on wood) But I do hear good things about Dedham Medical.
Judith S. replied:
It's possible Dr. Helm may be taking new patients. We've seen her several times now on emergency visits and she was excellent. Very caring, thorough and great communication. She's at Needham Pediatrics.
Meredith S. replied:
Dr Margaret Crawford at Framingham Pediatrics. Hands down best pediatrician ever. We used to live nearby and tried Needham Peds when we moved here but immediately went back to her because no one compares. Happy to drive 20 minutes there for her.
Laurie S. replied:
Westwood pediatrics...les Hartman
Eleanor R. replied:
Heather Diskin. She is located on North Main St in Natick. Just off Route 9 at the Route 27 ramp. The entire practice is excellent. We also left Needham Pedi. You will love this practice!
Heather F. replied:
Roger Spingarn. Newton centre
Rachel A. replied:
We love the pediatrician sat Harvard Vanguard. They're great with kids and parents! We see Dr. Monica and Dr. Haddawi.
Dale M. replied:
Come to Westwood Mansfield pediatrics
Megan M. replied:
I second Harvard Vanguard Wellesley. We see Dr. Badillos and Dr. Peters and love them.
Kerry H. replied:
We left Needham Peds too ... LOVE Dedham Medical. Next to St. Sebs ice rink (so super close) My son sees Dr. Michael Shusterman & my girls see Dr. Cynthia Hadley. https://www.atriushealth.org/locations/dedham-dedham-medical
Lynn B. replied:
We love Dr Stone at Dedham Medical. I was shocked by how long she talks with us for regular well visits.
Stacy N. replied:
Dr. Peters HV Wellesley. Dr. Monica also great! Super with kids and parents:)
Nikki M. replied:
We love Dr. Tatiyana Pronchick at Newton Wellesley Pediatrics. Great group. We love how they all care for our children.
Marah V. replied:
Dr. Charlie Brown is an awesome Pedi!!!
Marina G. replied:
Dr. Helm is the one who start working about a year ago or two? She was out of school back then?
Alison E. replied:
Dr. Brown at Newton Wellesley Family Pediatrics!
Cathy C. replied:
I love Charlie Brown at Newton Wellesley Family Pediatric. You will wait for him. But he takes a great deal of time with you and answers all of your questions. He is amazing with my kids, I cannot say enough about him! 617-965-6700.
Jenn S. replied:
We love Centre Pediatrics in Brookline. Dr. Amin is wonderful!
Sarah F. replied:
We love Dr Cecala at Needham Pediatrics. She is new in the last year ish. Wonderful, listens to us and has a great manner with my 1 and 3 year olds. I could not be happier with her!
Kristin M. replied:
We love pretty much all of the doctors at Pediatrics at Newton Wellesley - ours is Dr Susan Reuter, but we like all the others as well. We've been using them for 16 years and have had excellent experiences.
Can anyone recommend a pediatric opthalmalogist? Both Children's / Newton Wellesley have 3 week waits (end of October) and our daughter has had a chronic red eye flair...
Jessica S. replied:
We go to Children's but Lexington Eye has pediatrics on staff and a number of locations. www.lexeye.com
Maureen O. replied:
http://newtonwellesleyeye.com/meetourdoctorspage.htmlDr. Bhatt is excellent.
Donna D. replied:
We love Dr. Bhatt as well!
Diane V. replied:
Dr Bhatt is the best!
Katie S. replied:
Dr. Bhatt.
Hilary R. replied:
Needham Eye Associates at 400 Hillside Avenue - either doctor is wonderful!1
Henry M. replied:
My mother has had good luck with Needham Eye Associates. I have also had good luck with them.
Elizabeth S. replied:
We saw Dr. Vanderveen at Children's. When I called, they were able to get me a fairly quick appointment since I was willing to go to the Peabody office (even though I would have preferred Waltham). So I did that and it really wasn't bad to go to the Peabody office, since it was literally right off 128. So if you go through them and say you could go to any office, you might get in quicker, yet you could still follow up at Waltham or whatever location you like.
We are starting to explore pediatricians in the area for our first child, a daughter, due in May. We are hoping to find a female doctor. Any recommendations? We have...
Rick F. replied:
Dr Rottenberg in Newton center
Marie K. replied:
Pediatric Associates of Wellesley - fantastic practice.
Lisa P. replied:
Love Dr. Jane Brown!! Needham Pediatrics
Sveta K. replied:
Dr. King and Dr. Becker in Wellesley- love the office, very small and personable
Jennifer S. replied:
We love Dr Popa at Needham Peds!
Lauren A. replied:
Dr Sakakeeny! Love her
Maria L. replied:
We really like Dr. Cecala at Needham Peds too! Really nice and good diagnostician. One of my kids has special needs too and she is good with her. I should say though, she is also expecting--believe she is due in May too--so will be on leave for part of the summer.
Laura H. replied:
We have Dr. Helm at Needham Pediatrics. She is fabulous. Both my daughter(16) and son(14) see her and they really like her. She is very personable and she takes her time - we never feel rushed through. I totally recommend her. She also has young children so she has that Mom perspective on many child aged nutrition and safety questions which we felt was important. (Our 1st Pediatrician left the practice, but had similar aged babies/ children when we joined) Also, we love everything about Needham Pediatrics - we have seen all of the doctors at one time or another for illnesses when Dr. Helm has not been available. The office is convenient with good parking the and hours go into the early evening and they are open on weekend mornings.
Jennifer P. replied:
Dr. Popa at Needham Pediatrics! She is fabulous !
Marina G. replied:
We don't like Needham pediatrics... very convenient location and that's why we picked it. The only doctor that we liked there was Dr. Popa but she refused to take my child.
Maggie F. replied:
Dr. Sakakeeny at Needham peds is amazing.
Tiffany W. replied:
Dr Popa is amazing. I could go on for hours about how great she is.
Lori M. replied:
Dr. Pops is the BEST!
Simone W. replied:
Dr. Fehser at Dedham Medical.
Melissa B. replied:
Dr. Popa saved my life!
Nicole M. replied:
Congrats on your baby! We have always had great experiences with Dedham Medical. My kids see Dr. Shusterman but have met many of the others, and they are excellent. And on occasion, the late night hours at the Norwood location have helped my sons!
Kelli S. replied:
We've been with Needham Pediatrics for 27 years and have received excellent care.i too could go on about how amazing Dr Popa is. I feel very fortunate to have her. Not sure she is taking new patients. And for me it's a big plus that she doesn't live in Needham This can be a very small town.
Juliann C. replied:
My experience with Needham Ped has been great. Never any difficulty getting an emergency appointment and they have always been very responsive to our needs. We see Dr. Popa and both of my children love her. We never feel rushed and she is very thorough and personally calls to follow up.
Kerry H. replied:
Dr. Cynthia Hadley at Dedham Medical is wonderful. Right on Needham line near St. Sebs (Lyons runs between 135 & Great Plain). Wonderful staff. Lab on site, xray on site, etc. After hours care. 24 hour emergency care in Norwood. https://www.atriushealth.org/clinicians/cynthia-hadley-5946
Allison B. replied:
Dr. Cecala is amazing! She is so personable, knowledgeable and thorough. Not only do I never feel rushed in appointments for my two girls, but I credit her for being the catalyst in discovering a major heart defect and heart disease in my baby, resulting in open heart surgery. Had she not been so cautious and complete, I swear we still would not know all these months later. I trust her completely. Love Dr. Cecala!!
Elizabeth S. replied:
We moved here last year, and we started with Needham Pediatrics. The only doctor taking new patients was Dr. Cecala. I was very pleased with her credentials, and we've seen her twice, and I have been very happy with her.
Carolyn M. replied:
Jane Brown at Needham Pediatrics is awesome. She is fabulous with my kids. The other doc's there that we have seen for emergency appts have also been very good.
Christina H. replied:
We moved to Needham 2 years ago and both my kids see Mirela Popa at Needham pediatrics. She's great
Richard G. replied:
Dr. Corcoran at Needham Family Practice is great.
Nikki M. replied:
Dr. Tatiana Pronchick at Pediatrics at Newton Wellesley is amazing. She is incredibly nice, patient, thorough, great to talk with, and wonderfully loving with her patients.
Emmanuelle S. replied:
We love Jane brown at Needham pediatrics
Sevdalena L. replied:
Our pediatrician is Dr Ching at the Harvard Vanguard in Wellesly. The practice is well organized and we get appointment fairly fast and easy. And Dr Ching is a very resourceful pediatrician and very thorough in her exams.
Kristin S. replied:
Dr. Cecala at Needham Pediatrics.
Dale M. replied:
Congrats! Karen Halle Westwood Mansfield Peds. They are a great practice.
Naomi G. replied:
Love Dr. Sakakeeney at Needham Peds
Rebecca R. replied:
We love our doctors, Dr. King and Dr. Becker, 2 women who have their own practice are awesome in Wellesley (close to Volente, so not far).
Caera H. replied:
We see Dr Cecala and really like how she takes her time with my kids and is very thoughtful with diagnosis/testing. I have 3 young kids so we visit needham peds A LOT. Dr Cecala is expecting her first baby in May, so timing may not be ideal for you initially, but also once she's back from maternity I would think she would be great- going through all the same stuff that you'll be going through. Think she comes back in August.
Kimberly C. replied:
Dr.Cecala Needham pediatrics is our pediatrician and we think she is wonderful! She always calls home to check on your child and really cares.
Elizabeth H. replied:
We started at Needham Peds, then moved to Pediatric Associates of Wellesley and love it there. Our primary is so wonderful, but is male. But everyone has been good.
Mae W. replied:
Dr Alan Sterns. Needham Ped.
Christina B. replied:
I love Dr. Jane Brown at Needham Pediatric.
Carolyn R. replied:
Dr Cecala!!
Alexis S. replied:
We also love Dr Cecala!
Kathy D. replied:
Dr Popa is fabulous!! Both my daughters had her when she first started at Needham Pediatrics until they were almost 20. Love her!
Karen M. replied:
We've had great care at Needham Peds. Love Dr. Cecala, Popa and Helm. All awesome - in fact I've talked to them 4 x in the past 24 hours as my asthmatic has the flu. They are checking in.
Hilary R. replied:
Been going to Needham Pediatrics since my kids were very young. Dr. Stern is the best!
Paula P. replied:
Dr. Cecala! Both of my kids love her, even my pre-teen boy. And that's saying something!
Jenny P. replied:
Regarding Needham Pediatrics, Dr. Cecala is expecting a baby in May as well, so she won't be available for a few months after that. Dr. Sakakeeny isn't taking new patients right now.
Stephanie P. replied:
Sorelle Cohen - FYi
Aimee B. replied:
Love Dr. Cecala for our teenage son and preteen daughter!
Sally B. replied:
Dr Popa at Needham Pediatrics is wonderful!
Ruchi K. replied:
Dr. Elissa Rottenberg at Newton Center Pediatrics is amazing!
Nancy G. replied:
Dr. Gara-Mathews, walnut st. Wellesley
Michelle S. replied:
Needham Pediatrics are the best. We have Dr. Sakakeeny, but have seen other docs in the practice on sick visits. They are all fantastic.
Ariane M. replied:
Dr Sakakeeny. We started with her. She's part time but well worth it! My daughter is now in college and is staying with her until she's 21!
Hey everyone! Just moved to Needham and looking for pediatrician recommendations for our 3 and 6 year olds. We live on Laurel, just south of town. Thanks much!
Katie S. replied:
We love Dr Stern at Needham Pediatrics
Naomi G. replied:
Needham pediatrics. We see Ruth Sakakeeny.
Jennifer G. replied:
Pediatric Associates of Wellesley (in Weston). Only 5-10 min drive from Needham Heights.
Susan J. replied:
Needham pedi Dr Greenes but they are all great.
Sarah F. replied:
We go to Needham pediatrics, Dr. Cecala (who may still be out on maternity leave) is fantastic. Shameless plug for my husband's practice as well- he works at Pediatric healthcare at Newton Wellesley (http://www.pediatrichealthcare.com/) which is a great practice- especially if you are looking for a young male pediatrician who won't be retiring before your child outgrows a pediatrician!
Karen K. replied:
Dr Green Dr. Stern needham pediatrics
Elina C. replied:
We go to Dr. Yuan at Newton Wellesley Hospital and love his entire team, but have also heard great things about Needham Pediatrics. We are right near you, on the corner of Gayland and Warren. Welcome to Needham!
Danielle B. replied:
Dedham medical. I see Dr. Shusterman. I am very happy. Been there for 15 years and I have 3 kids.
Keith L. replied:
Like others have said, Needham Pediatrics (Dr. Popa for our daughter and Dr. Greenes for our son) has been fantastic! We've been seen by most of the doctors there and they have all been wonderful. The nurses are so knowledgeable and kind! They also have weekend hours which has been super convenient on more than one occasion
Patricia P. replied:
Dr. Kogan in Needham - she's a family doctor - she's the best!
Angela H. replied:
We moved from JP to Needham over a year ago and still go to Roslindale Pediatrics (actually in West Roxbury). They have weekend emergency hours and they are all super!
Holly K. replied:
Needham Pediatrics - Dr. Stern & colleagues are amazing
Natty W. replied:
Dr. Peters Harvard Vanguard Wellesley
Lynn M. replied:
Needham Pediatrics - Dr. David Greenes
Lisa P. replied:
Needham Pediatrics- LOVE Jane Brown!
Laura G. replied:
Welcome to town! We just recently moved here with a 1.5 and 4 yo. We've been very happy with Harvard Vanguard Wellesley. We see Dr. Taylor Monica.
Does anyone have recommendations for pediatricians in the Needham area?
Brenda S. replied:
Needham Pediatric...Dr Alan Stern
Kerry H. replied:
Dedham Medical! Right on Needham line. Excellent hours. Great staff and doctors. Lab and X-Ray in house. Urgent Care. My girls see Cynthia Hadley and my son sees Michael Shusterman. https://www.atriushealth.org/locations/dedham-dedham-medical "Our preferred hospital partners include BID-Needham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Boston Children's Hospital, BWH-Faulkner and New England Baptist Hospital." One Lyons Street Dedham, MA 02026
Sarah F. replied:
Dr. Cecalla (female) is amazing at Needham Pediatrics, we love her. She has a wonderful manner, is young and up to date on current research and always answers all of my questions.
Our pediatrician is leaving Centre Pediatric in Brookline and now we are considering a switch to a Needham practice. Can anyone recommend a doctor who is hopefully...
Jane B. replied:
Dr. Stern at Needham Pediatrics is wonderful. Over the years we've seen all the doctors there at some point, and they are all good. The office is very efficient and well-run.
Carol M. replied:
All the pediatricians at Harvard Vanguard Wellesley have been great and it's very convenient with extended hours and weekend urgent care...because my kids only seem get sick on long holiday weekends!
Samantha S. replied:
Dr. Sleeper is leaving at the end of the year. She's not joining another practice at this point. She wants to spend more time with her kids.
Jennifer E. replied:
Dr Greenes at Needham Pediatrics
Sarah F. replied:
We adore Dr. Cecala at Needham Peds. Young, impressive credentials and I love how much time she spends with me making sure she answers all of my questions. She may still be on maternity leave but if she is accepting new patients I highly recommend her.
Brenda S. replied:
Needham Pediatric..Dr Alan Stern.
Erica B. replied:
We like Patricia Helm at needham pediatrics. It's a great practice.
Need a pediatrician for Sydney....my current doc just closed his practice...grrrr....any suggestions would be most appreciated!!! Needham/Newton area please
Mark D. replied:
Pediatrics of Wellesley 781-736-0040Dr. Mark Blumenthal and other casts of Characters (aka--Women Pediatricians as well)
Hilary R. replied:
We love Dr. Stern at Needham Pediatrics!
Samara L. replied:
Dr. Haya at pediatrics of Wellesley! Great!
Liz C. replied:
I know it's not Newton/Wellesley, but we love Weston Peds.
Anyone know where I bring children under 18 to get flu shots? I’m aware of the adult health clinics coming up soon here in Needham, but need something for the kids -...
Lee T. replied:
The Carewell Center in Needham Heights in the same block as Trader Joe's (an urgent care clinic) offers them for anyone 6 mos. & older. If you don't have insurance, they cost $45, if you have certain insurance plans they may be covered here (they do accept a lot of diff. plans at this location) www.carewellurgentcare.com/centers/needham
Best pediatrician around Needham area moving to town next month and would love a few suggestions. Thank you!
Naomi G. replied:
We see Ruth Sakeekeny at Needham Pediatrics... Very happy w her/them
Andrew A. replied:
Dr Greenes - Needham Pediatrics. Most accommodating when you really need to get in there. Usually in within an hour.
Trish A. replied:
Dr Alan Stern, NEEDHAM pediatrics
Lisa C. replied:
We see Dr. Kenneth McWha at Needham Family Practice. Great doctor and my son loves him.
Jen R. replied:
Dr Hadley at Dedham Medical
Joanne S. replied:
Dr. Ruth Sakakeeny
Jodi S. replied:
Dr. Hadley and the whole staff at Dedham Medical
Joan N. replied:
Paula Curran, pediatrics associstes
Karen K. replied:
Anyone at Needham pediatrics .. But Alan stern is really the best
Dory F. replied:
We like everyone at Needham Pediatrics. Our kids' primary is Dr. Stern
Diane B. replied:
Needham Pediatrics - Dr. Patricia Helm is lovely
Laura M. replied:
Dr David Greenes was a pediatric emergency physician for years (or some variation of urgent care specialty) at Boston Children's Hospital before joining Needham Pediatrics and I can't recommend him enough!
Lynn B. replied:
We just moved here and have been going to dedham medical. Just outside of needham. Love Dr Stone.
Rachel H. replied:
Dr Jameila Haddawi at Wellesley Harvard vanguard. The best doctor I've ever known
Anyone have any experiences with Dr. David Greenes at Needham Pediatrics? Thinking about using him for an infant PCP
Jessica T. replied:
Hi love! We adore our pediatrician at Harvard Vanguard in Wellesley- Dr. Badillos. Can’t say enough good stuff about her and she’s 5 minutes from us
Doug F. replied:
Dr. Greenes is exceptional. If he’s accepting new patients you should jump at it.
Cheryl D. replied:
DR STERN is amazing
Yasue K. replied:
We are very happy with Dr. Greenes. 3 of our kids go to him
Mya F. replied:
Dr Greenes and Dr Stern are my favorites in the practice
Julie V. replied:
Our children see Dr Greened. Our son was a NICU baby and he had Multiple issues the first year. He was great and very responsive. Dr Greenes is all about evidence based medicine in combination with listening to the parent’s concern
Agnes G. replied:
He is my older daughter’s pediatrician. He is very nice. I would recommend him. Always calm, never rushed me into doing anything I wasn’t comfortable with which I really appreciated. He didn’t push back when I said ‘no’ just asked to watch her and come back for a follow up the next day. Fyi: I have a different doctor for each kid just to get a different perspective. I have 2 kids only but I don’t think you can go wrong at Needham Pediatrics.
Steven S. replied:
My son has seen Dr. Stern but highly recommend the office!
Kathy S. replied:
Cinzia Maria Osgood
Gayani W. replied:
Dr Greenes is great. Both my kids have him as the pediatrician from birth... they are now 7 and 5 years...
Brenda S. replied:
I used Dr Alan Stern at Needham Pediatrics. My daughter has since aged out (she is 21) but Dr Stern was great!
Natalie C. replied:
Harvard Vanguard wellesley pediatrics is great
Elizabeth S. replied:
When we moved and started at Needham Pediatrics last year, only Dr. Cecala was accepting new patients. We went with her and have been very, very happy. I believe she also has an infant, so that would be a great synergy to have with your infant's physician -- she will have just experienced many things you have.
Looking for a pediatrician is Dr. Elissa Rotenberg any good?
Maureen O. replied:
Mirela Popa at Needham Pediatrics is the very best!
Kurt F. replied:
Doctors can only handle so many patients - and with a big practice like Needham Pediatrics, they want to make sure new patients go to a doctor that is new or doesn't have as many patients to make things fair and balance the load...you can wait list and switch later if you want...
Jenny G. replied:
Elissa Rottenberg is the best doctor imaginable. She's been my children's pediatrician for 12 years. Feel free to message me for more info.
Marina G. replied:
Kurt Federow that's true.. Needham Pediatrics has convenient location and busy. With all do respect When Dr. Does accept new patients but don't accept your kid is different.
Dale M. replied:
Love Westwood Mansfield Peds
Gail G. replied:
Needham Pediatrics
Marina G. replied:
Dr. Popa is good! But had negative experience with her as she refused to take my child as a patient! Very strange and never happened in my life with any Drs.
Anyone have a daughter who sees Dr Cecala at Needham Pediatrics?? Curious to hear your feedback. Thx.
Gretchen J. replied:
Hi Lynn I don't know him/her but we love Dr. Ruth Sakakeeny there....
Aimee B. replied:
Our 15 year old son and 13 year old daughter both see Dr. Cecala. She’s wonderful! My husband and I and our kids love her, she has a great bedside manner, and she really listens to and respects kids and parents. She helped us through a scary concussion/serum sickness situation with our son and she was amazing!!!
Stephanie C. replied:
Both of our kids see Dr. Cecala. I agree with all the other comments. She is wonderful.
I'm looking for an adult primary care provider for my son.We've been at Needham Pediatrics and loved it there.
Can anyone recommend a male adult primary care provider...
Brenda S. replied:
Steward Primary Care in Newton-Dr Steven Vandor
Jim B. replied:
I really like Dr. David Rubin@Harvard Vanguard in Wellesley. Call me with Qs
Can any one recommend a pediatric dermatologist in the Needham area? Pediatrician wants us to go to Children's but it's really a haul for something that isn't very...
Sandra J. replied:
Children’s Hospital Waltham is easy to get to and most doctors visit both. Totally worth it.
Jeri S. replied:
We’ve done many appointments over the years at Children’s Hospital Waltham. So much easier than Boston.
Anyone have an experience with Dr. Mendel or Dr. Auster at Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates? Looking for a second opinion on some things for my child and the...
Just wondering if there is a place on this site where newcomers can find former recommendations for pediatricians, daycare, landscapers etc. I am not criticizing but...