Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pediatric Care Partner in Edgewater & Dunkirk, MD
South River Pediatrics has been dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care since 1983, serving families in Anne Arundel and Calvert County communities. Our team of experienced pediatricians and nurse practitioners offers personalized care at our Edgewater and Dunkirk offices, aligning with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines to promote children's health from infancy through adolescence. We combine medical expertise with compassionate support, offering services ranging from routine wellness exams to specialized care for acute conditions.Our commitment extends beyond clinical visits through community initiatives and educational resources designed to empower parents. With Saturday appointments and telemedicine options, we strive to make quality healthcare accessible and convenient for every family.
Services
Pediatric Consultations
Vaccinations
Sick Visits
Wellness Exams
Lactation Support
Newborn Care
Developmental Screenings
Ear Piercing
Telemedicine Visits
Sports Physicals
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We've provided pediatric care since 1983 with experienced medical professionals
- Our team offers Saturday appointments for greater accessibility
- We provide lactation support and prenatal consultations for new parents
- We follow CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics vaccination guidelines
- We offer telemedicine visits for convenient healthcare access
Services
Pediatric Consultations
Our pediatric consultations provide comprehensive health assessments for children from infancy through adolescence. Our experienced providers evaluate growth and development while addressing parental concerns about nutrition, behavior, and overall wellness. We follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedules to ensure timely immunizations and developmental screenings.
Vaccinations
We offer complete vaccination services following CDC and AAP guidelines to protect children against preventable diseases. Our team provides education about vaccine safety while administering required immunizations during well visits or dedicated appointments for school and sports requirements.
Sick Visits
Our sick visit services address acute medical needs including fevers, colds, flu, and infections. We offer in-person evaluations and telemedicine consultations for convenient access to diagnosis and treatment plans while providing follow-up care for conditions requiring ongoing management.
Wellness Exams
Wellness exams track children's growth and development through regular checkups from newborn visits to annual physicals. These appointments include developmental screenings, nutritional guidance, and preventive care while maintaining vaccination schedules for school and sports participation.
Lactation Support
Our certified lactation consultant provides personalized breastfeeding guidance for new mothers. Services include assistance with latching difficulties, positioning challenges, and milk supply concerns through one-on-one consultations at both our Edgewater and Dunkirk locations.
People
Azam Baig
Founder
Dr. Baig established South River Pediatrics in 1983, bringing decades of pediatric experience. He has dedicated his career to improving children's health in Southern Maryland communities through compassionate, evidence-based medical care.
Kennon Harris
Pediatrician
Dr. Harris provides comprehensive pediatric care with a focus on preventive medicine. He sees patients at both Edgewater and Dunkirk locations, offering expertise in childhood development and chronic condition management for young patients.
Krystal Tibbs
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Krystal Tibbs offers specialized pediatric care with expertise in lactation support and newborn health. As a certified nurse practitioner, she provides ear piercing services and comprehensive well-child examinations at both practice locations.
Melissa Dittrich
Pediatrician
Dr. Dittrich delivers comprehensive pediatric care across both Edgewater and Dunkirk offices. Her practice focuses on developmental screenings and preventive healthcare while maintaining strong patient-family relationships through personalized medical attention.
Monee Mickens
Pediatrician
Dr. Mickens provides pediatric care services at both Edgewater and Dunkirk locations. Her medical approach emphasizes family-centered care while addressing children's physical, emotional, and developmental health needs through all stages of childhood.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for children from newborns through age 21, providing comprehensive medical services tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day appointments for urgent medical needs at both our Edgewater and Dunkirk locations.
Are telemedicine visits available?
We offer telemedicine consultations for non-emergency medical concerns, providing convenient access to our pediatric providers from home.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans. Please check our website or contact our offices for specific insurance verification.
Do you have weekend hours?
Yes, we offer Saturday morning appointments at our Edgewater location for added convenience for working families.
What newborn services do you provide?
We offer comprehensive newborn care including initial exams, feeding support, developmental monitoring, and coordination with hospital care for post-discharge follow-up.
Reviews (5)
Fatima Sequeira
Nov 25, 2021
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I really love this practice. We moved to this area, and I picked well. The admin staff and nurses go out of their way to make your life easier. (This hasn't been my experience in previous practices I've been with of this size). They do not have random fees, for common sense items; as a parent I appreciate. Their doctors are down to earth and follow-up, which makes it feel like a more personal practice. Though I liked all the practices doctors I visited with. Our current provider is Dr. Monee, she is awesome. I wish my child had been with them the first year of his life to make our lives easier.
Mariana Meyer
Dec 06, 2020
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Dr. Bouffard did an amazing job on my wisdom teeth surgery! With out the danger of opioids he was amazing. I had no pain the whole time or the days after.
Abigail Maldonado
Jun 11, 2019
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Went twice in a matter of a week because my daughter was very sick they Diagnosed my daughter wrong both times after the last appt i had to take her ER and they finally gave her some medications and told me exactly what SHE really had, literally two days went past with her being on the medication they gave me from the emergency room and she was great, The doctor from the emergency room was so happy i brought her in. when received a call back from the doctor she was very rude and kept cutting me off.
Bryan Tumolo
Jan 14, 2018
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Always pleased when I take my son in to the office. Great place to take your children and the doctors and staff are great!
Andrew Schmickle
Nov 24, 2016
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We love this practice. Have been bringing my kids here since before the youngest was born. A large staff makes getting appointments pretty easy. The nurses have a great rapport with the little ones and every doctor we've seen has been great to deal with.
