Primary Care · Pediatrics
Pediatric care for a healthy start.
Exceptional care for children from birth through age 20.
Introductory Video
Step inside our department with a virtual tour to learn more about our team, our space, and the services we provide.
About the department
Quality Pediatric Care in South Boston
Looking for expert pediatric care close to home? At South Boston Community Health Center, our Pediatric Department provides compassionate care for children from birth through age 20. From routine checkups and immunizations to support for chronic conditions like asthma, our experienced team is here to help your child grow up healthy and strong.
We take a holistic approach to caring for your child by evaluating their growth and development, making sure their immunizations are up to date, counseling on healthy lifestyles and assessing how well they’re doing in school and with their peers. Referrals are made to specialists as needed.
Our pediatric services include
- Newborn care
- Well-child visits & physicals
- Immunizations & vaccines
- Same-day sick visits
- Asthma & chronic care
- Developmental screenings
- Autism (ASD) evaluations
- School & sports physicals
- Referrals to specialists
After-hours care
A pediatrician, nurse practitioner, or experienced pediatric nurse is available after hours for telephone advice.
Care Starts Here
Meet the Pediatrics Team
Watch a short introduction, then book the provider who feels right for your family.
Filter by the language you’re most comfortable speaking.
Pediatrics NP
Kailyn Saron
Infant and Toddler care, Behavioral Health
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics NP
Elyse Riegel
Lactation, Maternal/Infant Care, Sleep, Toilet Training
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics MD
Maggie McGean
Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics MD, PhD
Caroline Coughlin
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics MD
Danielle Heims-Waldron
Cardiology, Health Policy/Equity
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics MD
Mariesa Cay
Newborn & Neonatal Medicine, Child Development
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics MD
Brooke Schuman
Global health
SPEAKS
English, Spanish
Pediatrics NP
Christina Curtis
Adolescent Health, Depression, Anxiety
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics MD, Chief Medical Officer
Nisha Thakrar
SPEAKS
English, Gujarati
Pediatrics MD, MPH, Director of Pediatrics
Amelia Fisher
Complex Medical Care, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics CPNP, IBCLC, Chief Operating Officer
Jocelyn Guggenheim
Lactation and Newborn Care, Care of Infant and Toddlers
SPEAKS
English
Pediatrics MD, MPH, Chief Information Officer
Thomas Schuch
SPEAKS
English, Spanish
All Under One Roof
Care that surrounds your child
Your family can access these connected services at the same Health Center.
Behavioral Health
Women's Health
Pharmacy (on-site)
Laboratory Services
Pediatric Radiology
Insurance & MassHealth Help
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Good To Know
Pediatrics FAQs
In the pediatric department, we have a great group of primary care providers made up of physicians and pediatric nurse practitioners. Links to their bios can be found here
We also have a per diem pediatric nurse practitioner who runs the moms support group and does lactation consultation visits.
You can choose a physician or a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) to be your child’s primary care provider.
If you aren’t sure who you want to pick, that’s okay! You can meet a provider at that first visit, but are welcome to schedule subsequent visits with any other providers of your choice.
Our goal is to provide evidence-based care and consistent medical advice no matter the provider you see. To do this, our group of pediatric providers are constantly consulting with each other and reviewing the latest guidelines.
Visit pediatrics
Find us & refill prescriptions
Location & Hours
409 West Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
Phone: 617-269-7500
Fax: 617-464-7665
RX Refills
On-site Pharmacy: 617-638-8810
Other pharmacy: 617-464-7641
Refill anytime through MyChart.
After Hours
A pediatrician, nurse practitioner, or
experienced pediatric nurse is available
after hours for telephone advice.
Mon–Thu 8:30a–7p · Fri 8:30a–5:30p · Sat 9a–1p
