Simple membership. Direct access. Exceptional care.
A private pediatric practice limited to 300 families, designed for those who value direct access and deeply personal care.
$500 per month per child · Sibling discounts available
This isn’t a service. It’s a relationship
We built Essential Pediatrics around a straightforward idea: your child deserves a pediatrician who truly knows them; not just their chart, but their personality, their history, what makes them anxious and what makes them laugh. That kind of relationship changes everything about the care your family receives.
One number. Your doctor. Always.
Call or text your physician directly. Not a nurse line. Not a portal. Your child's own doctor, available when it matters most — including after hours.
Appointments on Your Schedule, Not Ours.
Same-day availability for sick visits. Unhurried well-child appointments with time to ask every question. We limit each pediatricians panel to no more than 300 children, roughly 15-20% of a traditional practice, so there's always time to be present with your family.
The same doctor, every time.
True continuity of care means your pediatrician builds a complete picture of your child over time. Every visit, every call, every milestone is seen by a doctor who remembers your family and understands your child's full story.
Your personal specialist coordinator.
When your child needs additional care, our team personally coordinates referrals, communicates with specialists, and follows up to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You are never navigating the healthcare system alone.
More Than Healthcare–It's a Lifelong Partnership
Your child deserves a physician who truly knows them—their personality, their history, and their unique needs. At Essential Pediatrics, we build lasting relationships that go far beyond quick checkups, creating the trust and understanding that leads to improved health and greater peace of mind for your family.
Comprehensive care that grows with your child
From birth to young adulthood, Essential Pediatrics delivers the full scope of pediatric care under one membership with the same trusted physicians throughout.
Preventive & routine care
Well-child visits, annual physicals, immunizations, and developmental screenings with enough time to discuss nutrition, safety, and everything else on your mind. We do not rush these appointments.
Same-day sick care
When your child is unwell, you should not be waiting days for an appointment or sitting in an urgent care waiting room.
Newborn & infant care
Specialized support from the moment your baby comes home — hospital follow-ups, breastfeeding guidance, sleep support, and a physician available to answer questions when you need it.
Chronic and complex care
For children managing ongoing health conditions, continuity matters most. Your physician maintains oversight of your child's full care picture, coordinates with specialists, and adjusts treatment plans as your child grows.
Developmental & behavioral support
Early identification of developmental delays, learning differences, and behavioral concerns with access to the best pediatric developmental specialists, therapists, and educational resources in the Boston area.
FAQs
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from families.
Essential Pediatrics is Massachusetts’ first full-service, membership-based (direct-pay) pediatric practice. Our unique model allows us to limit our patient panels to 300 children per doctor (15-20% of a standard pediatrics practice) with simple, transparent pricing.
Small patient panels mean more time for in-depth consultations, customized treatment plans and a focus on your child’s unique health needs.
Our services are provided under a simple monthly membership fee.
From newborn care to adolescent health, Essential Pediatrics delivers robust services at every stage. Our physicians create personalized care plans that evolve with your child, giving you confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey.
- Preventive and routine care, including well-child visits, annual comprehensive physical examinations, immunizations, health screenings, and discussions about nutrition, safety, and developmental milestones.
- Acute and sick care with same-day availability.
- Specialized newborn and infant care.
- Chronic and complex care coordination with our trusted specialist network
- Developmental and behavioral support
Your membership includes convenient communication and time savings through direct, personal communication with your physician by cell, text, email or telemedicine. Essential Pediatrics will be available to respond to your child’s medical needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our patient panels are limited to ~300 for each doctor (15-20% of a traditional practice) to ensure we always have time to provide the very best care possible for our families.
Please contact us for full details on our services at info@essentialpediatrics.com
Monthly membership fee:
$500 per month for one child to join the practice
$450 per month per child for families with two children in the practice (10% discount)
$400 per month per child for families with three or more children in the practice (20% discount)
Yes! We validate parking for our families at our attached garage, which is located on Beacon Street between Washington and Pearl. There is also ample free street parking in the neighborhood on Pearl Street.
We do not bill insurance for our services; however, you will need insurance to cover medical care outside of our offices for things like specialist visits, outside labs, and hospitalizations.
Yes! We welcome families of all sizes and offer discounts for larger families.
Monthly membership fee:
$500 per month for one child to join the practice
$450 per month per child for families with two children in the practice (10% discount)
$400 per month per child for families with three or more children in the practice (20% discount)
We fully vaccinate all of our patients. We follow the most up-to-date guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
We are proud of our commitment to vaccinating against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Ready to get started?
Let’s see if we’re the right fit for your family.
A 15-minute call with one of our founding physicians. Your questions answered, no commitment required.
