Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pediatric Care Partner in Norwood & Franklin, MA
At Pediatric Associates of Norwood & Franklin, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate pediatric care tailored to the unique needs of every child. Established in 2015, our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, offering services ranging from routine well-child visits to specialized management of acute and chronic illnesses. Our team of board-certified pediatricians and nurse practitioners is committed to fostering the physical, emotional, and developmental well-being of children in Norwood, Franklin, and surrounding communities. We prioritize accessibility through extended weekday hours, weekend appointments, and after-hours triage support, ensuring families receive timely care when needed. Partnering with local specialists in behavioral health, nutrition, and concussion management, we deliver integrated solutions that address the full spectrum of pediatric health.Our practice adheres to the highest standards of medical excellence, maintaining affiliations with leading healthcare institutions and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, including molecular testing and EKG services. Through educational resources, online portals, and proactive wellness initiatives like Behavioral Health Wellness Exams, we empower families to make informed decisions about their child's health. Recognizing the evolving challenges faced by today's youth, we emphasize mental health screening and support, collaborating with Norwood Behavioral Health to provide on-site counseling and psychiatric services. With two convenient locations and a focus on community partnerships, we strive to be the trusted medical home for generations of families seeking exceptional pediatric care.
Services
Well Child Care
Behavioral Health Exams
Vaccinations
Nutritional Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Concussion Testing
Lab Services
Chronic Illness Management
Weekend Appointments
Online Bill Payments
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 triage nurse access for urgent medical questions after hours.
- Our team includes board-certified pediatricians with expertise in developmental and behavioral health.
- We provide integrated care through partnerships with local behavioral health and wellness providers.
- Our practice features extended weekday hours and weekend appointments for family convenience.
- We maintain advanced diagnostic capabilities including molecular testing and ImPACT concussion screening.
Services
Behavioral Health Wellness Exams
Our Behavioral Health Wellness Exams provide comprehensive assessments of emotional, developmental, and behavioral health for children of all ages. Conducted by primary care physicians or nurse practitioners, these preventive visits identify concerns early through age-appropriate evaluations. Services include developmental milestone tracking for young children and discussions about school performance, social media, and family dynamics for teens, with referrals for further evaluation when needed.
Well Child Care
We offer complete well-child care from infancy through adolescence, including routine check-ups, growth monitoring, and age-specific health guidance. Our services follow AAP-recommended schedules for screenings and vaccinations while addressing parental concerns about nutrition, safety, and developmental progress. Weekend appointments ensure accessibility for working families.
Vaccination Programs
Our practice provides all CDC-recommended vaccines following annual schedules for birth to 18 years. We offer detailed patient education about vaccine safety and maintain updated records through our online portal. Flu clinics and drive-thru options enhance accessibility during peak seasons while ensuring proper storage and administration protocols.
Chronic Illness Management
We specialize in managing chronic pediatric conditions like asthma, diabetes, and ADHD through personalized treatment plans. Our approach combines regular monitoring, medication management, and coordination with specialists. Advanced EKG and lab capabilities enable comprehensive assessment of treatment effectiveness and patient health status.
Concussion Testing
Our ImPACT concussion testing service evaluates cognitive function following head injuries using computerized neurocognitive testing. Certified providers interpret results to guide safe return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols. The service includes pre-injury baseline testing for athletes and post-injury retesting to ensure full recovery.
People
Mohga Behairy
Pediatrician
Dr. Behairy earned her D.O. from Nova Southern University, completed residency at Cleveland Clinic, and a fellowship at University of Pittsburgh. Board-certified in pediatrics, she speaks English and Arabic and specializes in comprehensive pediatric care.
Evan Finkelstein
Pediatrician
Dr. Finkelstein provides expert pediatric care with focus on preventive medicine and developmental health. He maintains active board certification and participates in continuing medical education to ensure evidence-based treatment approaches.
Jeff Kolodney
Pediatrician
Dr. Kolodney specializes in managing complex pediatric cases with over 20 years of clinical experience. His practice emphasizes family-centered care and coordination with specialists for optimal patient outcomes.
Danielle Lam
Pediatrician
Dr. Lam delivers comprehensive pediatric services with special interest in adolescent health. She graduated from top medical institutions and maintains active membership in professional pediatric organizations.
Donna O'Connell
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Ms. O'Connell provides primary pediatric care with focus on wellness visits and acute illness management. She holds national certification and collaborates closely with supervising physicians for complex cases.
Questions
What are Behavioral Health Wellness Exams?
BHWEs are preventive visits assessing emotional well-being, development, and behavior. They help identify concerns early through age-appropriate evaluations and may lead to referrals for specialized care.
How do I schedule a BHWE appointment?
Call Norwood at 781-769-4090 or Franklin at 508-528-5404, or request online through Patient Gateway. Confirm insurance coverage before scheduling if you have out-of-state plans.
Are BHWEs covered by insurance?
Massachusetts-based plans like BCBS and MassHealth cover BHWEs with no out-of-pocket costs. Out-of-state plans should verify coverage directly with insurers.
What services are available after hours?
For urgent medical advice, call our regular office numbers to reach a triage nurse who will consult with on-call physicians when necessary. Non-urgent matters should wait until business hours.
Do you offer weekend appointments?
Yes, Norwood office offers Saturday-Sunday appointments from 8:30 AM - 12 PM. Franklin location is closed weekends but provides coverage through Norwood or Foxboro offices.
What diagnostic testing do you provide?
We offer extensive lab services including molecular PCR testing for infections, EKGs, and ImPACT concussion testing. Results are interpreted by our pediatric specialists for accurate diagnosis.
Reviews (4)
Jordan Harris
Jun 22, 2022
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We like Dr. Lam a lot, but getting in touch with her is a nightmare. Any time you call the main number it takes forever to get in touch with the staff. The answering service during off hours is unresponsive and useless. Today I am trying to call about a rash that has suddenly appeared on my son's hand arm and leg. They are open and I have been on hold for almost a half hour. No hold queue information, no estimated wait time.
I have no idea when I'll be able to speak to someone. Not even an option to leave a message and get a call back. Seriously considering finding a new pediatrician. What good are they if you cannot get in touch with them?
I have no idea when I'll be able to speak to someone. Not even an option to leave a message and get a call back. Seriously considering finding a new pediatrician. What good are they if you cannot get in touch with them?
Ashley Dellaventura
Jul 02, 2021
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This place is completely unprofessional and lacks experience. If you do not care about your child's health or well being this is the place to take them. Donna O' Connell is to young and inexperienced to handle children or family situations. Due to her negligence and actions my mother passed away not being able to say good bye to her Grandson. She didn't even have the professionalism to call me and explain herself, instead another DR called back yelling and offering no apology for their actions. Stay far away from this place!
Victoria Broderick
Jun 07, 2021
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We love the Norwood office ( have not been to Franklin). Dr. Lam is amazing. She is sweet to our daughter and so patient with us as parents. Very happy to know our son will be looked after by her as well.
Cristina Martinez
Nov 30, 2020
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So far this place has been great but the one that needs to change is there answering service. When calling during lunch hours the person can never assist you and just advices you to leave a message or call back. If this is the help that's provided it should just go to voicemail automatically. Also when calling it takes forever to reach someone and then you have to be connected to whichever branch you belong to. Definitely needs a better system in place for families that call.
