Why Having a Pediatrician Is Important

Your child's Burlington, MA, pediatrician can be your first point of contact for any and all health concerns you may have regarding your children. There are many benefits to having a pediatrician, and while a few are explored below, you can learn much more by reaching out to your local experts at Burlington Pediatrics.

Specialized Care

If you are concerned about finding a child-friendly doctor, know that pediatricians have plenty of experience as they generally deal exclusively with younger patients. They know how to handle just about every situation having treated kids at every stage of their development.

Convenience

Beyond the more typical benefits of having a pediatrician, there are of course the very important matters of convenience. Whether for school registration, team sports, or even when you have to deal with hospitals, your pediatrician's office can be an excellent resource.

Prevention

It's not just the physicals your child may require for school, visiting their pediatrician on a regular basis can help prevent many health problems. An early diagnosis can assure your child receives the necessary treatment to manage or treat a number of conditions.

Checkups

Checkups begin soon after you and your child are sent home from the hospital, just days in fact. It's why many experts recommend that you choose a pediatrician months before the delivery date. This helps better coordinate the first few well-child visits after they are born, freeing you from having yet another thing to plan.

Immunizations

Keeping track of, and providing your child's immunizations is yet another benefit of having a pediatrician. It's not just another convenience for school registration, but making sure your child is immunized and on track with their vaccination record can help them avoid serious complications.

Developmental Concerns

Regular examinations can also help diagnose learning and developmental disorders as early as possible. Early detection and treatment can help your child thrive in spite of these conditions.

Pediatrician in Burlington, MA

You can dial (781) 272-2210 if you want to schedule a consultation with your Burlington, MA, pediatricians at Burlington Pediatrics.

Contact Us

To get in touch with us, give us a call at (781) 272-2210

281 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA, 01803

We start answering the phones at 8 am for same day sick appointments.
First appointment is 8:45.

If you have an urgent problem for which you need to speak with a doctor after the office is closed, our only after hours phone number is 781 272 2210. You will be prompted on how to reach our answering service. The on call physician from our office will call you back.

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-11:30 pm

(Sick Visits Only)

Sunday:

Sunday mornings urgent visits only. Please page the on call doctor.