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Pediatric Primary Care

Growing children need primary care from doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who understand their changing health needs. Mass General Brigham for Children’s pediatricians, family medicine doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants partner with care team members that support your child’s health and well-being.

Compassionate and comprehensive primary care for your child

Your child’s health needs will change as they grow. Our pediatricians offer care that promotes healthy development and well-being, from birth through young adulthood.

Our children’s primary care services include preventive care, sick visits, and care for long-term health needs, provided by caring medical teams that work together to support the whole child in the context of their family.

As your child’s PCP, we help manage chronic health conditions, behavioral disorders, developmental delays, and more. We partner with your family to support a healthy childhood and adolescence.

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Primary care services we provide

Our pediatricians offer a range of services tailored to your child’s age and developmental needs, including:

Preventative care

  • Well-child exams and vaccination
  • Mental, development, and behavioral health screenings
  • Screening for health-related social needs and referrals
  • Screening for caregiver depression

Lifestyle medicine

  • Nutrition and diet guidance
  • Sleep support

Newborn and early childhood care

  • Newborn care
  • Prenatal consultations with expectant parents

Adolescent and young adult care

  • School and sports physicals
  • Teen and young adult care, including birth control and health screenings

Ongoing and urgent care

  • Chronic disease management
  • Complex medical conditions management
  • Urgent care for sudden illnesses and injuries

Our approach to your child’s primary care

Our providers take the time to build a trusted bond with your child and family. We provide compassionate care in child-friendly, age-appropriate settings in a family-centered way through a team-based approach.
An expert, multidisciplinary team approach

Our pediatricians lead multidisciplinary care teams that may include:

  • Medical assistants
  • Nurses
  • Therapists
  • Community health workers
  • Developmental specialists
  • Care coordinators

When needed, we partner with pediatric specialists and community services to ensure your child’s health needs are fully supported.

Care that grows with your child
We build long-term relationships with families, caring for your child from infancy through young adulthood. As your child grows, we adapt care to support their changing health, development, and well-being.
Specialized care for chronic pediatric conditions
Our pediatricians care for children with chronic and complex health conditions. When needed, they collaborate with specialists at Mass General Brigham for Children to build a care team tailored to your child’s needs.
Convenient access to pediatric care

With hundreds of pediatricians, family medicine doctors, and other pediatric primary care team members in our system, you’re sure to find care that’s convenient for your family.

We offer:

  • Same day urgent appointments
  • Virtual telehealth visits
  • 24/7 access to the pediatric care team
  • Interpreter services, upon request

Expertise in all types of children’s health conditions

Children of all ages benefit from preventive primary care. Still, sudden illnesses and chronic health conditions can occur. They may also have behavioral disorders and developmental issues. Our pediatric PCPs expertly diagnose and manage a range of health conditions in children.

Our specialists

No matter what disease or condition you have, Mass General Brigham has specialists near you who can help.
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Specialized care near you

Access care across Mass General Brigham, with specialized services available at community hospitals and leading academic medical centers. No matter your disease or condition, our specialists are nearby and ready to help.
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