Dowd Medical Associates

Comprehensive medical care for children from newborns through adolescence. Our services include routine check-ups, vaccinations, and developmental screenings. We focus on preventive care while addressing acute illnesses and chronic conditions with personalized treatment plans.

Specialized care for newborns starting shortly after hospital discharge. We offer prenatal forums and early well-baby visits. Our providers monitor growth, administer initial vaccines, and address parental concerns during critical first-year check-ups at specified intervals.

Seasonal influenza immunizations for children during scheduled clinic hours. We provide safe, effective vaccinations to protect against flu strains. Appointments are available at designated times with proper safety protocols in place.

Short-term therapy and support for children's emotional and behavioral challenges. Services include parent consultations, school support coordination, and referrals for specialized care. We address anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental concerns.

Weekend and holiday appointments for acute illnesses and injuries. We treat lacerations, sprains, concussions, and infections outside regular hours. On-call providers offer telephone guidance when office visits aren't possible.

Board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience in child health. Provides comprehensive medical care with focus on preventive medicine and family-centered treatment approaches.

Licensed clinical social worker specializing in pediatric behavioral health. Offers short-term therapy, parent consultations, and school support coordination for emotional and developmental concerns.

Experienced pediatrician delivering comprehensive care for children. Specializes in managing acute and chronic conditions with personalized treatment strategies.

Pediatric care provider with commitment to holistic child development. Focuses on building trust through compassionate, age-appropriate medical interactions.

Dedicated pediatrician offering comprehensive health assessments and treatment plans. Emphasizes preventive care and early intervention strategies.

Call our office to sign up for a prenatal forum, then schedule your first newborn appointment after hospital discharge using our contact information.

We primarily use Winchester Hospital and coordinate care with Boston Children's Hospital and MassGeneral Hospital for specialized pediatric needs.

Yes, we provide urgent sick visits Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-12:30pm, including holidays.

Madeline Coutu, LICSW, offers short-term therapy, parent consultations, school support coordination, and referrals for anxiety, ADHD, and developmental concerns.

Flu vaccinations require scheduled appointments during designated clinic hours. Check our website for specific availability dates and times.

We love the practitioners at Dowd - they are caring, attentive, and patient. Their front office staff are lovely as well. We really like that they are open even on weekends and holidays! Their billing office staff however are UNBELIEVABLY rude, impatient, and condescending. If you can avoid interacting with this particular staff member I highly encourage you to do so. I would happily give a 5 star review to Dowd Pediatrics if it were not for the incredibly negative interactions both my husband and I have had with this individual on several occasions.

I took my three daughters to Dowd Medical for over 20 years. We had the honor of having Dr. Rashba as our primary. We have nothing but wonderful comments to make about this practice and all the doctors and nurses. The whole staff was A++++ consistently ~ they always went above and beyond for us. Couldn't have raised my kids without them.

This review Is for the OBGYN office in Reading. Up until recently, I've had no complaints. I saw Linda Fallon once a year for my annual and last year I saw Kim Angelini who I believe was new at the time. I have nothing bad to say about either of them. Friendly, caring, listening to my concerns and made me feel comfortable. My annual for this year was scheduled at my last appointment last year, as I do every year.

I always make sure to take the day off from work. The DAY BEFORE my appointment this year at 4pm I received a voicemail that was a brief recording saying my appointment has been canceled because the NP was out on leave. (totally understandable BUT TO WAIT UNTIL 4pm ON THE DAY BEFORE MY APPT. UNACCEPTABLE.) I was left completely hanging. I had already made arrangements to take the day off from work and have my kids picked up from school by a relative to make this appt. Whats even more disappointing and frankly bad business is that I NEVER received a call from the staff to reschedule my appointment either. I'm very disappointed as I did like the NP's but will probably not be returning to this office.

My kids were delivered by Dowd Medical and then they were there pediatricians until they were 18. Dowd OBGYN has been my Dr.s for 30 years. Good people!

Dr. Curdo is a five-star pediatrician, and Nurse Katie is also exceptional. The practice is larger than them though, and we've had a variety of experiences, including with the administrative team.

I usually see Linda Fallon and I look forward to my yearly visits with her. I have never had any issues with the office, but then again, I'm an adult who's responsible and organized so I guess that's where I differ from the negative reviews. Linda is personable and caring - exactly what I want in a health care professional. Dr. Carpentier is also wonderful - I've had her for years and she was my ob too for my kids. Excellent service.