PM Pediatrics Opens 2nd Connecticut Location In Manchester
MANCHESTER, CT — PM Pediatrics, the nation's largest provider of pediatric urgent care, has opened its newest location at 1500C Pleasant Valley Rd in Manchester.
That's the Plaza at Buckland Hills shopping center.
The Manchester location is the second location in Connecticut and the 61st nationwide. Dr. James Parker will serve as medical director for the Manchester office.
PM Pediatrics has its corporate headquarters in New Hyde Park, NY.
The Manchester location will be open seven days a week from Noon until 10 p.m. daily. In addition to serving various acute care needs for newborns to age 26, the office will also offer coronavirus testing after an assessment for both children and adults.
The office will also continue to offer virtual visits via the PM Pediatrics Anywhere app. More information on virtual visits with PM Pediatrics Anywhere can be found at pmpediatricsanywhere.com.
"We are thrilled to expand our unique formula of specialized urgent care for children and young adults into more communities in Connecticut," said Steven Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of PM Pediatrics. "Our Manchester office will provide child-friendly care that focuses on the safety and well-being of everyone in the office, especially in times of COVID-19."
The Manchester, CT office occupies approximately 3,900 square feet and is decorated in a jungle theme with an "immersive child-friendly design" as well as televisions with children's programming in each room.
"Every one of our offices is focused on the pediatric patient experience– from the murals on the walls depicting playful themes to the exam rooms outfitted with familiar kids’ characters," said Dr. Jeffrey Schor, co-founder and co-CEO of PM Pediatrics. "Our healthcare team provides top-quality care and ensures the comfort of every patient we see."
Officials said the state-of-the-art Manchester, CT practice is staffed by a healthcare team with experience in Pediatric Emergency and urgent care medicine, including board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and pediatricians, and features onsite digital x-ray and lab.
PM Pediatrics claims more than 3 million visits.
For more information about PM Pediatrics and a list of locations, visit pmpediatrics.com, Facebook @PMPediatrics, Twitter @pmpeds and Instagram @pmpediatrics.
This article originally appeared on the Manchester Patch
