Pediatric Primary Care

What Is a Pediatric Primary Care Provider?

A pediatric primary care provider specializes in the basic health needs of infants, children and adolescents. Many of our providers are pediatricians — medical doctors who completed medical school and a three-year residency in pediatrics. Our team also includes highly qualified physician assistants and nurse practitioners specializing in pediatrics. 

Exceptional Pediatric Primary Care in Central Massachusetts

Pediatric primary care providers at UMass Memorial Health deliver comprehensive services that help children thrive. Our services optimize well-being from birth to 18 years. Providers are in locations close to home and tailor services to your child’s needs. Whether it’s sick care, school physicals or preventive services, you can count on us to deliver it with a friendly touch.

Conditions We Treat

Pediatric primary care physicians and other providers deliver age-appropriate services for common and complex conditions affecting children. Conditions our pediatricians commonly see include: 

• COVID-19
• Cough 
• Depression 
• Ear infections 
• Flu (influenza)  
• Skin problems, like rashes 
• Sports injuries  
• Strep throat
• Trauma, such as minor cuts and burns
• Upset stomach

Pediatric Primary Care Services We Provide

Our pediatric primary care pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners and staff deliver all the services your child needs, including:

• Chronic disease management for conditions like asthma and diabetes
  Immunizations
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Referrals to specialists when needed
• Routine wellness visits for newborns, children and adolescents
• Screenings for developmental and mental health issues
• Sick care for issues such as ear infections, stomach bugs and colds
• Sports physicals and completing medical clearance forms

Specialized Pediatric Primary Care Services

Our team includes pediatric primary care providers with an interest, and in some cases additional training, in:

• Abdominal pain
• Acne
• ADHD
• Adolescent and young adult medicine 
• Asthma
• Developmental disorders
• Food allergies
• General pediatric endocrinology
• Hemophilia and bleeding disorders
• Medical gynecology
• Mental health issues in children
• Newborn medicine

These special interests help your child receive more of the services they need from one provider. If advanced care is necessary, we refer your child to highly skilled pediatric specialists at UMass Memorial Medical Center — Children's Medical Center.  

Extended Access to Pediatric Primary Care

All children deserve the healthiest possible childhood, which is why UMass Memorial offers special services that include: 

• Mobile health program: We bring pediatric primary care services to select neighborhoods with the help of our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. This medical office on wheels delivers care to children who might not otherwise have access to it. 
• Care for foster children: Our team tends to the primary care needs of children in foster care through our Foster Children Evaluation Services (FaCES) Clinic. Pediatricians perform physicals, deliver immunizations, and conduct developmental and mental health screenings.

Inclusive Pediatric Primary Care Services

Our team includes pediatric providers who are sensitive to the needs of gender-diverse patients. We ask thoughtful questions to get to know your child and their preferences, then tailor services to meet them. Offerings include specialized checkups, screenings and assistance in navigating our health system when specialty services are necessary. Explore LGBTQIA+ Primary Care. 

UMass Memorial also offers youth gender services to children up to 19 years old who are exploring their gender identity or wish to transition.