Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Pediatric Care in Chelmsford & Dracut
Chelmsford & Dracut Pediatrics has been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality pediatric care since 1954. Our team of board-certified pediatricians, nurse practitioners, mental health counselors, and licensed ABA providers works collaboratively to address the physical, intellectual, and emotional development of every patient. Affiliated with Tufts Medicine and Lowell General Hospital, we offer comprehensive services including newborn care, immunizations, behavioral health support, and developmental screenings across two convenient Massachusetts locations.With over 100 years of combined experience, our providers prioritize personalized care through strong family communication and evidence-based practices. Our in-house lab capabilities and 24/7 on-call physician availability ensure timely diagnostics and urgent care access. We maintain affiliations with leading healthcare institutions while fostering a warm, family-centered environment that has earned us the 2023 Best of Chelmsford Pediatrician Award.
Services
Newborn care
Vaccinations
Sick visits
Behavioral health
Developmental screenings
Telehealth appointments
Sports physicals
ABA therapy
Well visits
Suture removal
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatricians with 70+ years combined experience
- 24/7 on-call physician availability for urgent concerns
- Integrated behavioral health and developmental services
- In-house lab capabilities for faster diagnostics
- Affiliated with Tufts Medicine and Lowell General Hospital
What people say
Caring professionals
Knowledgeable doctors
Personalized attention
24/7 availability
Modern facilities
Services
Newborn Care
Our pediatricians provide comprehensive newborn examinations and ongoing wellness checks from birth through early childhood. Services include growth monitoring, developmental assessments, and early detection of potential health issues. Parents receive personalized guidance on nutrition, sleep patterns, and age-appropriate developmental milestones while building a trusted healthcare partnership for their child's future.
Vaccinations
We follow CDC-recommended vaccination schedules to protect children against preventable diseases. Our practice provides routine immunizations and catch-up schedules while maintaining detailed records for school requirements. Providers educate families about vaccine benefits and safety protocols, ensuring informed healthcare decisions aligned with current medical guidelines and community health standards.
Behavioral Health
Integrated behavioral health services address emotional and psychological development through counseling and therapy. Our licensed professionals treat anxiety, ADHD, and developmental challenges using evidence-based approaches like CBT and play therapy. We coordinate care with pediatricians to ensure holistic treatment plans that support both mental wellness and physical health outcomes.
Sick Visits
Same-day appointments available for acute illnesses and injuries, with extended weekday hours for working families. Our providers diagnose and treat common childhood ailments while distinguishing urgent cases requiring specialist referral. Telehealth options offer convenient access for minor concerns, reducing unnecessary office visits while maintaining quality care standards.
Developmental Screenings
Age-specific developmental evaluations identify potential delays using standardized tools like the PHQ9 and Vanderbilt assessments. Screenings cover social, emotional, and cognitive milestones from infancy through adolescence, with follow-up plans for early intervention services when needed. Our ABA specialists collaborate on autism spectrum disorder evaluations and support strategies.
People
Megan Z. Cardoso
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with fellowship training in pediatric hospital medicine. Medical Director at Tufts Medical Center's inpatient unit and Pediatric Site Director at Lowell General Hospital. Fluent in Portuguese, with special interests in academic pediatrics and community healthcare leadership.
Jaymi K. Formaggio
Pediatrician
Harvard Pilgrim award-winning physician with expertise in pediatric hospital medicine. Completed REACH Institute mental health training and serves on Lowell General's Pediatric Review Committee. Specializes in complementary medicine approaches and adolescent health, with over 15 years serving local families.
Eric A. Meikle
Pediatrician
Chief of Pediatrics at Lowell General Hospital since 2016. Former President of Middlesex North Medical Society with research background in fetal neurology. Combines clinical excellence with public health leadership as Chelmsford Board of Health Chair and Massachusetts Medical Society delegate.
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy
Psychiatrist
Board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with wilderness medicine training. Specializes in environmental and nutritional psychiatry approaches, offering integrative treatment plans that combine traditional therapy with lifestyle modifications for young patients and families.
Kara Gallagher
ABA Specialist
Licensed ABA provider with expertise in behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorders. Creates customized behavior modification plans implemented across home, school, and clinical settings. Combines developmental specialist experience with evidence-based ABA methodologies for comprehensive patient support.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for patients from newborns through age 26, with transition planning for adult care starting at age 21.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we prioritize same-day sick visits with immediate availability through our phone system.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, telehealth consultations are offered for appropriate medical concerns and behavioral health appointments.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major plans including Blue Cross, Tufts, United Healthcare, and Cigna. Check our website for current details.
How do I access lab results?
Lab results can be reviewed through our patient portal myTuftsMed or by contacting our lab department directly.
What happens after hours?
An on-call physician is available 24/7 for urgent concerns. Non-urgent messages receive next business day responses.
Reviews (7)
Joseph Walsh
Jun 12, 2022
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Dr meikle, a true caring professional. Office has been redone with painting and updated flooring. Staff is friendly and helpful. Talk to kids about present and future plans and ways to achieve goals. Plans and goals for high school and college are discussed along with relevant medical topics.
Lisa Fox
Apr 13, 2022
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Worst office Gerry rude don't care about the child only the paycheck they make you wait for ever in the office to be seen then are just very rude
Gabriella Godfrey
Apr 08, 2022
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This office is not great at all I took my daughter here first accident we ever had she grabbed my iron didn't even have a bubbled mark on her hand or anything was fine the nurse practitioner Rebecca proceeded to call dcf on me and lie to them saying my daughter needed plastic surgery and was going to loose Motor function in her hand and was a huge lie this nurse because she's not even a dr needs to leave the practice of working with kids I recommend anyone to never see nurse practitioner Rebecca aka Becca she goes by! and now today my son is so sick 103 temp and cough they are making us wait hours because they have to many messages to give us an appointment to be seen the lady that answers phones was very rude and just said well your not the only sick kid in the world like really I think I no that but I'd like a timely manner call back not waiting hours I'm basically better off taking him to the Er or walk in at this point
Stephanie S.
Dec 05, 2021
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Love them. Except- I need to get mt child tested for covid, Because she was a close contact and daycare in order to go back to daycare she needs to be tested. They have continuously turned her away because she's not symptomatic. Yet every other child in her daycare was able to get tested at their pediatrician. I don't have the time or the capacity, frankly, to have to search around a million different places to find an appointment for her to get tested-like this is her doctor's office She was a close contact and you guys aren't going to help me and make sure that she's healthy?
I'm just so disappointed and frustrated at this experience. I can understand not wanting to test people just out of the blue but she has a reason for being tested and it needs a test urgently and the most you guys can do is tell me to go Google something? Sometimes mom's are desperate, and sometimes we just need your help
I'm just so disappointed and frustrated at this experience. I can understand not wanting to test people just out of the blue but she has a reason for being tested and it needs a test urgently and the most you guys can do is tell me to go Google something? Sometimes mom's are desperate, and sometimes we just need your help
Carol Rash
Jun 25, 2021
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I had the worst experience with this office. From lack of response regarding complaints and the practice is totally disorganized from reception up to the Doctors. I would strongly recommend seeking alternatives Pediatricians.
Alina Harris
Mar 24, 2021
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Dr. Jacques Sulahian is truly a wonderful doctor and the practice is very lucky to have him- so caring and made us feel comfortable from the beginning. Highly recommend if you want a doctor who is highly knowledge and will make your child a priority.
Sharon Mora
Apr 06, 2020
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I am full of gratitude that we have a practice that we can trust with the health of our children. They have listened, advised and have been supportive. Each provider is different but exceptional.
