Our practice believes in the safety of vaccines and their effectiveness to prevent serious illness and to save lives.

We fully support the current vaccine schedule that is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). These schedules are continually studied and revised by experts in the field of medicine, immunology and public health. 

We feel strongly that vaccinating children may be the single most important intervention we perform as health care providers. 

If you decide not to adhere to the vaccine schedule recommended by the CDC and AAP, we kindly encourage you to find a pediatrician whose approach aligns with your preferences.

Please see the links below for resources and information regarding childhood vaccines. 

• AAP vaccine schedule
• CHOP vaccine education center
• Maryland School Vaccine Requirements

Insurance coverage varies greatly from plan-to-plan and our staff will do their best to help you understand your coverage. All copayments are due at the time services are rendered and patient accounts must be current and up-to-date prior to being seen for preventative services. We accept cash, checks, VISA, Mastercard and Discover.

See Insurance & Billing for more info.

We strive to minimize antibiotic overuse by educating families on proper use and adhering to evidence-based guidelines for responsible prescribing. Since many illnesses are viral and don't require antibiotics, our pediatricians explain alternative treatments and emphasize the importance of natural healing when appropriate.

Furthermore, we avoid prescribing antibiotics over the phone, as we believe in conducting proper assessments before doing so. Antibiotics are prescribed only when necessary and appropriate, ensuring patient well-being while mitigating the risks of antibiotic resistance and unnecessary side effects.

We respect everyone's time and kindly ask that you arrive 5 minutes early for your appointment. While we understand delays happen, late arrivals may need to reschedule to keep us on schedule. 

Our practice values efficiency by utilizing technology. We encourage you to visit our website, register for our patient portal, and use automated reminders for appointments and routine care or immunizations when available.