What should I expect on the first visit?

For first visits, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete medical history and other forms. (A downloadable form will be available soon)

Do you peform school and sports physicals?

For school and sports clearances, we have our own forms and attach them to those of the school. This allows us to process forms much more quickly. We will fill out health forms if your child has had a physical in the previous two years and has had no significant illnesses in the interim. If you need us to send out a form, please include an addressed, stamped envelope.

My child is ill. Can you see her today?

In an emergency call 911 immediately.
For ill visits, please try to call our office between 8:30 and 10:00 am if possible. Our policy is to see all children on a same-day basis if either we or you feel they are significantly ill.

Can I call you with a question?

If you have an urgent medical problem, we will immediately come to the phone to assist you. For non-urgent questions about your child, we ask that you leave a message. Our trained nursing staff will call you back. Our goal is to return all morning calls within four hours and all afternoon calls by the end of the afternoon or early evening.

Your office is closed and my child is ill. What should I do?

In an emergency call 911 immediately.
The pediatrician and/or nurse practitioner are always on call. After 10:00 pm, trained pediatric nurses are available by phone to answer late night concerns. Please save non-urgent questions for regular hours.

What are your hospital affiliations?

We admit all seriously ill children to Danbury Hospital.
We see newborns at Danbury Hospital.

What is your payment policy?

We request all fees and co-pays be paid at the time of visit. We accept most major insurance plans and will provide you with the necessary paperwork for submission.

What if I miss an appointment?

Unlike many other pediatric practices, we will not routinely double-book patients. The appointment time for your child will be vacant if you do not show up or if you call only a short time before the appointment. We will charge a $25 fee for missed appointments. No fee will be charged if you notify our office at least 4 working hours before the appointment time.