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Pediatric Care in Cumberland, RI
At Northern Rhode Island Pediatrics, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare for children through a comprehensive range of standard and specialized medical services. Our established practice offers families the convenience of accessing multiple services in one location, including blood tests, X-rays, and advanced diagnostic capabilities for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and developmental disorders. Our team of board-certified pediatricians brings extensive expertise in adolescent medicine, childhood behavior, and developmental screening, ensuring personalized care tailored to each child's unique needs. We emphasize preventive care through regular wellness checkups, monitoring growth and development from infancy through early adulthood. For urgent health concerns, we provide same-day sick visits and maintain 24/7 emergency support through local emergency services.Our practice integrates evidence-based medicine with compassionate care, supported by partnerships with leading health organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC. We prioritize patient education, offering resources on illness management, vaccination guidelines, and child wellness strategies to empower families. With convenient office hours and a dedicated staff, we strive to be the trusted healthcare partner for families in Cumberland and surrounding communities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous clinical standards and focus on creating a welcoming environment for children and parents alike. Through continuous engagement with evolving medical practices, we ensure our patients receive the most current and effective care available.
Services
Wellness Checkups
Immunizations
Sick Visits
Diagnostic Testing
Chronic Condition Management
Developmental Screening
Sports Physicals
Vaccination Services
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day sick visits for urgent pediatric care needs
- Our office provides in-house diagnostic services including X-rays and lab testing
- Board-certified pediatricians with specialized training in adolescent medicine
- Comprehensive wellness programs from infancy through early adulthood
- 24/7 emergency support through local emergency services
Services
Wellness Checkups
Regular wellness visits monitor children's growth and development through comprehensive physical exams, developmental screenings, and vaccination schedules. Our pediatricians track milestones from infancy through adolescence, providing early intervention when needed. These appointments include parental guidance on nutrition, behavior, and safety practices tailored to each child's age and health status.
Diagnostic Testing
In-office diagnostic capabilities include rapid strep testing, RSV and flu testing, urine analysis, hearing and vision screenings, and asthma assessments. These services enable prompt diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses. Our facilities support immediate evaluation of symptoms like fever, respiratory issues, and infections without requiring external lab referrals.
Chronic Condition Management
We specialize in managing chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and developmental disorders through personalized treatment plans. Our approach combines medication management, lifestyle recommendations, and regular monitoring to maintain optimal health. For conditions like ADHD and autism, we provide coordinated care with appropriate specialists when needed.
Sick Visits
Same-day appointments address acute illnesses including fevers, infections, and injury-related concerns. Our providers evaluate symptoms, administer treatments, and determine if additional interventions are necessary. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting local emergency services while maintaining follow-up care through our office.
Developmental Screening
Structured developmental screenings identify potential delays in cognitive, social, and motor skills during routine checkups. We use standardized assessment tools to evaluate milestones at key ages, ensuring early detection of conditions like autism spectrum disorder. When concerns arise, we facilitate referrals to appropriate specialists for further evaluation.
People
Michelle Bennett
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Bennett specializes in adolescent medicine and childhood development. She completed her residency at Brown University/Hasbro Children's Hospital and holds a Master's in Public Health. As a mother of twins, she understands the unique challenges of pediatric care.
Kristin Grimes
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Grimes provides comprehensive pediatric care with focus on preventive medicine and family-centered treatment approaches. She maintains active certification in pediatric primary care and participates in continuing medical education programs to stay current with best practices.
Joanne Donahue
Family Nurse Practitioner
Joanne Donahue brings extensive pediatric nursing experience to her role as Family Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in patient education and chronic disease management, working closely with families to develop effective care strategies for children with ongoing health needs.
Questions
What services are available for urgent pediatric care?
We offer same-day sick visits during regular office hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting local emergency services while maintaining follow-up care through our office.
Do you provide diagnostic testing in-office?
Yes, we offer rapid strep testing, RSV and flu testing, urine analysis, hearing and vision screenings, and asthma assessments in our office for immediate diagnosis and treatment.
What wellness services do you offer for children?
Our wellness program includes regular checkups tracking growth and development from infancy through adolescence, vaccination schedules, developmental screenings, and parental guidance on nutrition and safety practices.
How do you manage chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes?
We create personalized treatment plans combining medication management, lifestyle recommendations, and regular monitoring. For complex cases, we coordinate care with appropriate specialists while maintaining primary oversight.
Are developmental screenings part of routine checkups?
Yes, we conduct structured developmental screenings during routine visits using standardized tools to identify potential delays in cognitive, social, and motor skills at key ages.
Reviews (6)
Ankit Soni
May 07, 2021
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Dr Bennett is really very good. But front desk one lady is very rude. Every-time you go to her she talks rudely. Other than that front desk service, it is very good. Dr Bennett is very friendly and helping. I highly recommend Dr Bennett, if anyone is looking for pediatrician.
Kelley Rezendes
Apr 07, 2021
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We love it here, the staff and all the Pediatricians are wonderful. They are professional yet loving. They have been with us from day 1, and I hope they will watch my son grow. Our pediatrician is Dr. Bennett she is great. The office is always clean and comfortable, highly recommend.
Lindsay Scouras
Feb 23, 2021
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We love NRI Pediatrics! Everyone there is so nice, I literally have never had a negative experience with anyone. I had interviewed a few pediatricians while I was pregnant and even just doing a phone call with them during Covid I felt so comfortable and at ease with them. Dr. Wylie has been so great with my son for almost a year now, and Serena the lactation consultant was so so helpful during those early stages of figuring out breastfeeding.
Even the doctors and nurses that I haven't seen in person but helped me out over the phone when my son was sick (very late at night) helped put me so much at ease during a scary time for a first-time parent. I would recommend them to anyone looking for some amazing healthcare for their kids!
Even the doctors and nurses that I haven't seen in person but helped me out over the phone when my son was sick (very late at night) helped put me so much at ease during a scary time for a first-time parent. I would recommend them to anyone looking for some amazing healthcare for their kids!
Emily Rose
Mar 28, 2020
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Honestly our family did not like this practice much at all. The nurses were always rude (minus one lady who was very rarely there). The desk staff was awful. They would always talk to one another and make us wait for a considerable amount of time and not acknowledge us at all. We would have to interrupt them in order to get the paperwork and to check in. We would go in for a quick nurses visit that was scheduled and wait over an hour to be seen for 10 minutes.
The doctors were fine minus that the Dr we had always had to "consult" another dr in the building for any questions we had regarding milestones for our infants. Every visit was scheduled ahead of time and we would arrive early; however, even when there was no one in the office, we would still wait about 45 minutes to an hour to be brought back to a room. Just overall did not work well for us and the nurses/doctor were not very knowledgeable when we had questions. Based on all the reviews I was hoping for a better experience at this location.
The doctors were fine minus that the Dr we had always had to "consult" another dr in the building for any questions we had regarding milestones for our infants. Every visit was scheduled ahead of time and we would arrive early; however, even when there was no one in the office, we would still wait about 45 minutes to an hour to be brought back to a room. Just overall did not work well for us and the nurses/doctor were not very knowledgeable when we had questions. Based on all the reviews I was hoping for a better experience at this location.
Jennie Beland
Jan 21, 2020
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We love this office and the staff are wonderful and are on top of everything my son needs because of his disability
Sharon Columbo
Dec 10, 2019
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Staff is absolutely USELESS! DO NOT GO HERE! I have been waiting for over 2 months to get my 2.5 year old son an appointment with them after signing the release IN THEIR OFFICE to have all the records transferred over. They will not let you make an appointment when you are new until the records are turned over from previous DR. I did the request in their office, have waited 2 MONTHS! and today i call because my son has an ear infection and needs to see a DR and they say i never signed the waiver so they never got documents.
And the person answering has no idea what happened. I think i'll find a DR somewhere else if the staff can't even keep track of forms you sign in their office and do their job. I got the sense when i dropped it off anyway they are there to chit chat and don't pay attention to obvious details!
And the person answering has no idea what happened. I think i'll find a DR somewhere else if the staff can't even keep track of forms you sign in their office and do their job. I got the sense when i dropped it off anyway they are there to chit chat and don't pay attention to obvious details!
