What Makes a Good Pediatrician? Meet Your New Baltimore Team

Knowing when to worry, and when not to, is one of the biggest sources of parental stress. This resource breaks down common symptoms and helps you decide whether home care is appropriate, whether a same-day visit is needed, or whether you should head straight to the ER. It's built to give you confidence in that decision, especially in the middle of the night.

When one kid at school comes home sick, it's often not long before others follow. Our "What's Going Around" updates give New Baltimore families a snapshot of the illnesses currently circulating locally — think flu, RSV, hand-foot-and-mouth, or the latest stomach bug — so a new symptom doesn't come as a total surprise. It's often the fastest way to gauge whether what your child is dealing with lines up with something already moving through the community.

Think of this as your pediatrician-vetted encyclopedia, clear, accurate explanations of common childhood illnesses, conditions, and treatments. When your child is diagnosed with something unfamiliar, or you just want to understand a symptom better, this library gives you real medical context instead of conflicting search results.

Dosing children's medication correctly matters, and it changes as your child grows. Our dosage charts cover common over-the-counter medications by weight and age, so you can treat symptoms like fever or pain safely and accurately at home, without second-guessing the label.

Between newborn visits, toddler checkups, and teenage boosters, it's easy to lose track of which vaccines are due when. Our immunization schedule spells out the complete AAP-recommended timeline from birth through age 18, giving New Baltimore parents a clear reference for what's coming next, what's already been completed, and what to bring up at the following well visit, no guesswork required.

When you want more information than a five-minute conversation allows, it helps to know where to look. Our Helpful Links page connects New Baltimore families to trusted outside resources, organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics,  so you're getting information that's accurate and pediatrician-endorsed, not just whatever ranks highest in a search result.

Our longevity in the community, our Patient Centered Medical Home designation, and our focus on continuity of care set us apart. Many of our families have been with us across multiple generations.

Yes, for well-child and follow-up visits we make every effort to schedule with the physician of your choice. Sick visits may be seen by any of our providers, all of whom share access to your child's records.

Yes, we care for children from birth through age 21, including newborn care and lactation support.

Call our after-hours care line at (586) 648-1299 for patients of record, and the answering service will notify the on-call doctor. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Yes, our New Baltimore office welcomes new patients of all ages.