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36 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Pediatric Care Provider in Shelton, CT
For over two decades, we have provided comprehensive and compassionate medical care for infants, children, and adolescents in Shelton, CT. Our team-based approach ensures patients receive consistent, high-quality care seven days a week through a collaborative effort of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and medical assistants. We specialize in newborn care, school physicals, immunizations, adolescent care, and treatment for common illnesses while maintaining board-certified expertise through the American Board of Pediatrics.Our practice prioritizes accessibility with extended weekday hours and weekend sick visit availability, supported by hospital appointments at Bridgeport Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital. We emphasize preventive care, patient education, and community health initiatives while adhering to strict maintenance of certification standards.
Services
Newborn Care
School Physicals
Immunizations
Adolescent Care
Common Cold Treatment
Ear Infections
Cough Management
Flu Clinics
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Board-certified physicians with 25+ years of local pediatric experience
- 24/7 availability for urgent medical needs
- Team-based approach with multiple care providers
- Hospital affiliations at Bridgeport Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital
- Extended weekday hours and weekend sick visit availability
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Services
Newborn Care
Our newborn care services include wellness checkups, feeding guidance, and early health assessments. Parents receive expert support for handling, bathing, and recognizing urgent medical needs. We monitor developmental milestones and provide vaccination schedules tailored to your baby's specific requirements.
Immunizations
We follow CDC-recommended immunization schedules to protect children against preventable diseases. Our practice administers routine vaccines including Hepatitis B, MMR, and annual flu shots while maintaining strict safety protocols and providing detailed patient education about vaccine benefits and schedules.
Ear Infections
Our team diagnoses and treats common pediatric ear infections with evidence-based protocols. We provide antibiotic therapy when necessary and offer preventive strategies to reduce recurrence. Chronic cases receive specialized care including potential surgical referrals for ear tube placement.
Adolescent Care
We address age-specific health needs for patients aged 10-19 through comprehensive physical exams and developmental screenings. Our services include reproductive health education, mental health assessments, and preventive care tailored to adolescent growth patterns and behavioral changes.
Common Cold Treatment
Our practice manages pediatric cold symptoms through supportive care strategies and complication monitoring. We provide guidance on hydration, fever management, and when to seek urgent care for secondary infections like strep throat or pneumonia.
People
Melanie J. Georgalas MD
Physician
Board-certified pediatrician with 30+ years experience, graduating from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Serves as consulting physician for local nursery schools and daycare centers since 1990.
Nicholas P. Mongillo MD
Physician
Pediatric specialist since 1990, completing residency at Bridgeport Hospital. Holds leadership roles in public health as Stratford Department of Health advisor and special needs facility director.
Michelle Rivelli MD
Physician
Connecticut medical school graduate with 30 years pediatric experience. Currently serves on Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs board while providing primary care services.
Christa L. Johnson MD
Physician
Pediatrician since 1997 with public health involvement through Shelton schools and CT Medical Reserve Corps. Completed residency at University of Rochester and maintains active community health engagement.
Karen Piciw PA-C
Physician Assistant
Certified pediatric PA with 25+ years experience, joining Pedi-Care Pediatric in 2017. Former Norwalk Hospital specialist in neonatal and inpatient pediatric care with extensive NICU expertise.
Questions
What ages does Pedi-Care treat?
We provide medical care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 19.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we have weekend sick visits by appointment and extended weekday hours for urgent care needs.
Are your physicians board-certified?
All our physicians are Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with current Maintenance of Certification.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and offer flexible payment plans for medical services.
Do you handle insurance claims?
We file insurance claims for your reimbursement when you have out-of-network benefits.
Are evening hours available?
Yes, we offer extended hours until 6pm on Mondays and maintain 24/7 on-call availability.
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Reviews (5)
Kimberly Saginario
Oct 11, 2021
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Transferred out after my two week old was denied proper care. Lucky for me I knew the problem and how to handle it because my older son was the same, but the very young practitioner ( not the famous doctor) was the one to see her and was very by-the-book to the point of not believing me. Of course a two week old with a BLEEDING diaper rash is pretty obvious but still, root problem not addressed. Brushed off by another doctor as well and accuses my husband of being "over sensitive". Overlooked (by a different third doctor) strep throat at my son's wellness visit even tho he complained of a sore throat. "He looks ok" was her comment, from the doorway and she looked at my son from across the room (pre-covid). Thank god for the competent urgent care docs that solved it the next day. Thank god for our new pediatrician who jumped into action when he saw my 2 week old daughter.
Ionut Stiuj
Dec 09, 2020
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Called to get my kids transferred from another doctor. Over the phone I talked with the most rude person, offering zero information on how to transfer my kids to a doctor at Pedi-Care. On the website there is a procedure on how this works, on the phone they told me they can't do it as they need the documents in hand before get them registered. If you have another option take it, Pedicare has enough patients, don't need anymore.
Laurie Duca
Jun 08, 2018
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My children are now 19 and 17 and I'm already sad that the youngest won't be cared for by these doctors. They have been amazing from the first time my new baby ever threw up a little bit and I panicked. It was a Saturday night I had called the answering service. Dr. Laurel called back IMMEDIATELY and I could tell from background noises she was at some kind of party. She was gracious and kind and did not make me feel stupid for calling over what was truly a non issue. I'm so very sad that they've aged out of the need for a pediatrician and I don't know where they'll go next but I highly recommend this practice to anyone in need of a pediatric group.
Sharyn Scully
Jan 01, 2018
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Always accommodating and very knowledgeable anytime my kids have an illness. We have seen Dr Mongillo and Dr. Johnson who we trust 100%. Always know we are in excellent hands.
Jamy Stenger
Apr 12, 2017
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All of the doctors and nurses are wonderful! Both of my children have been so well cared for by the staff, and they are quick to make sure that your child is seen and evaluated. The on-call service is wonderful for first-time parents at 3am with a sick baby, and they take the time to talk to you and explain things. Separate waiting rooms for sick -vs- well checks is awesome, never had a problem with billing/insurance. They're awesome.
