MaineHealth Pediatrics is committed to keeping children healthy. We offer child-friendly care designed to make all of our patients feel comfortable. Our team provides preventive care, physical exams, treatment for illnesses and injuries, help with emotional or behavioral issues and connections to specialists when needed.
Integrated pediatric primary care services
Our South Portland office also offers adolescent and young adult care to meet the unique physical and emotional needs of teens and young adults (up to 25 years old). And if your child needs inpatient care, our integrated care network includes MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, Maine's only full-service children's hospital.
With locations in Biddeford, Falmouth, Kennebunk, Portland, Saco, Sanford, South Portland and Westbrook, MaineHealth Pediatrics provides a wide range of options for high-quality pediatric care in Southern Maine. From breastfeeding support to well-child visits to advanced specialty care, our pediatricians and family medicine physicians are here for you at all stages of your child’s development.
More about our services
- Preventive Care: Annual well child visits help us monitor your child’s growth, development and behavior; screen for early signs of disease; and administer immunizations to prevent serious disease.
- Emotional Care: We offer screening tools and resources to identify and help parents treat the behavioral and/or emotional problems of the children and/or the family.
- Specialized Services: We offer a range of services for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with chronic illnesses, including but not limited to, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity.
- Adolescent Health: We provide preventive guidance for teens and parents by evaluating and treating concerns such as breast health issues, menstrual problems, genital infections or pain, and contraceptive needs.
- Medication Management: We manage medications for many chronic conditions.
- It is very important that the physician who prescribed your child's medication also be the one to refill this medication. Because your child’s physician may be out of the office when your child is in need of a medication refill, it is important that you call our office when your child has one week’s worth of medication left and that you keep your regularly scheduled appointments with your physician.
Lactation/Breastfeeding Support
No matter where you deliver your baby, MaineHealth Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine - South Portland can help you reach your breastfeeding goals after you leave the hospital. Our international board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) provide expert guidance and calm support that can help you and your baby get off to a good start.
- Lyndsay Mitsopoulos, IBCLC
- Alyssa Franzosa, RN, IBCLC
Most insurance plans cover six lactation visits, including 1 prenatal visit if desired. Please check with your insurance provider for coverage details. This service is open to all in the community. Call 207-775-4151 to make an appointment.
Milk Depot and Dispensary
A milk donation depot and dispensary are also available at MaineHealth Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine - South Portland. Pasteurized donor breast milk, screened and processed by the Milk Bank Northeast (MMBNE), can be used to supplement feedings while the breastfeeding parent works on increasing their milk supply and/or until the baby improves their breastfeeding ability. Donor breast milk is not meant to replace or substitute breastfeeding. This service is also open to all in the community. Call 207-661-3512 or email mhmgdonormilk@mainehealth.org for more information.
MaineHealth Pediatrics recommends that all children receive their childhood vaccinations based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vaccine schedule.
Information and resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Resources
- New Hampshire Immunization Program
- Vaccines for 'Tweens, Teens & Young Adults - HealthyChildren.org
- Child and Adolescent Immunizations | Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Learn more about our community health programs:
- Let's Go! - Healthy eating and active living
- From the First Tooth™ - Oral health
- Food Pantries - Access healthy food
MyChart is a secure, online tool that lets you connect with your child's care team and manage their care. Using a computer, tablet or smart phone, you can:
- Send a non-urgent message to your child's provider
- Request a prescription refill
- Schedule and manage appointments
- View their immunization history
- And much more
