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Signs Your Child Has ADHD
posted: May 06, 2020.
Parents want the best for their child, which is why check-ups and appointments with their pediatricians are so important. Yet your pediatrician isn’t just available for when your child is Read moreCategory: Children's Health -
Why Immunizations Are Important
posted: Apr. 20, 2020.
To keep your child healthy and happy this involves making sure that they eat the right foods, exercise regularly and get quality sleep. Of course, visiting your pediatrician for routine Read moreCategory: Child Safety -
Treating Warts
posted: Apr. 03, 2020.
Warts are common, benign bumps that develop on the skin as a result of a viral infection known as the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are pretty common in children and Read moreCategory: Child Health Care -
COVID-19 UPDATE (March 23, 2020)
posted: Mar. 22, 2020.
Amherst Pediatrics continues to modify our operations in an effort to keep our families (both yours and ours) safe, while providing the best possible care to our communities. We will Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Pediatric Care, Child Healthcare -
Virtual Visits Are Here!
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
The single most important way to slow the spread of COVID-19 is through social distancing. This is true whether you are ill or well. For this reason, Amherst Pediatrics is Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Pediatric Care, Child Healthcare, Pediatric, Diet and Nutrition, Children's Oral Health, Skin Condition -
COVID-19 UPDATE (March 16, 2020)
posted: Mar. 16, 2020.
** Note: information is changing rapidly. We wil update this page as we learn more ** As coronavirus information and recommendations seem to change hourly, it is difficult to keep up and know what Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Pediatric Care, Child Healthcare -
Coronavirus COVID-19
posted: Mar. 11, 2020.
How Amherst Pediatrics is responding Amherst Pediatrics is taking the new coronavirus threat seriously. We are working closely with local health officials and hospitals to put in place mechanisms to keep Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Pediatric Care, Child Healthcare -
Treating Your Child's Allergies
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
Sneezing. Watery eyes. Stuffy nose. These could just be symptoms of a cold or these could be signs that your child has allergies. If you notice that your child’s symptoms Read moreCategory: Child Health Care -
Signs of Strep Throat
posted: Feb. 17, 2020.
It's important to be able to spot the differences between a regular sore throat or viral infection and strep throat. Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
Diabetes and Your Child
posted: Feb. 04, 2020.
With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
Can you treat a cold?
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
(This post was written by John Snyder, MD and is reprinted from the blog sciencebasedmedicine.org) Every drug store has row upon row of medicines designed to treat or prevent an acute Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health -
Managing Your Child's Asthma
posted: Jan. 17, 2020.
While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
Treating Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.
An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read moreCategory: Child Care, Skin Care, Child Safety, Child Health Care, Pediatric Health Care, Children's Health, Pediatric Care, Child Healthcare, Pediatric, Diet and Nutrition, Children's Oral Health, Skin Condition -
Dietary and Nutrition Guidance
posted: Dec. 06, 2019.
Having healthy, happy children begins with a healthy diet. We know that in this day and age life gets pretty hectic and it isn’t always easy to eat right; however, Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
Dealing With Sports Injuries
posted: Nov. 26, 2019.
Millions of children across the US regularly participate in some kind of sport. No matter whether your child is a dancer, gymnast, soccer player, or football player, the goals of Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
How to Care for Your Newborn
posted: Nov. 12, 2019.
Once you find out you’re pregnant it seems like everything shifts focus to how you are going to take care of yourself and your unborn child. Furthermore, you start making Read moreCategory: Pediatric
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Contact Us
Our Address
31 Hall Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Tel: (413) 253-3773
Fax: (413) 256-0215
Email: [email protected]
Please note temporary office hours
during the COVID-19 pandemic
Patient Care Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM: In-office and MyChart Telehealth visits
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM: MyChart Telehealth visits only
Sat-Sun
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: MyChart Telehealth visits only
The COVID-19 situation is ever unfolding. We are dedicated to the safety of our patients and staff. Please refer to our website for updates on this changing situation.
* Please note: It is our policy that we do not approve referral requests for visits to outside urgent care centers during times that our office is open.
Holidays
We are open for urgent visits only on most Holidays. However, our office is closed on the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
For urgent concerns, you can always reach an on-call provider, even when our office is closed.