Welcome	Jeffrey L. Brown, M.D., F.A.A.P. Norman Berkowitz, M.D., F.A.A.P. Mary G. Versfelt, M.D., F.A.A.P. Peter J. Acker, M.D., F.A.A.P. Lauren W. Carton, M.D., F.A.A.P. Kristen M. Woodard, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatric Associates, pc Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 26 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Tel (914) 251-1100 Fax (914) 251-1109	For more than 35 years, our board-certified pediatricians, office staff, and nurses have been providing our Westchester and Connecticut families with the very best medical care for their infants, children, and young adults. * * * * * * * We are affiliated with Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich CT and the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla NY. We also make regular referrals to our many contacts at neighboring teaching hospitals in New York City and New Haven CT.
Drs. Peter Acker, Jeff Brown, Norman Berkowitz. Drs. Mary Versfelt, Kristen Woodard, Lauren Carton. Our easy-to-reach office has regularly scheduled hours Monday through Friday. Sick children with acute illness can also be seen without an appointment weekdays before the start of our regular scheduled hours. On weekend and holiday mornings, children with acute and urgent medical problems can also be seen by a physician. (See our office hours section for further information.) A physician is ALWAYS available by telephone to discuss urgent medical problems. We have two designated waiting areas to minimize contact between well and sick children. Consultation appointments can be scheduled to discuss behavioral and school-related issues with our physicians. We encourage our many adolescent and young adult patients to remain in our practice until 21 years of age.	ANNOUNCEMENTS and REMINDERS RECALL: LIQUID TYLENOL, MOTRIN, ZYRTEC, and BENADRYL FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN The FDA has recalled these medicines made by McNeil Laboratories (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) because one manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania did not meet quality standards: some of the medicines contained black particles, some were not correct strength, and some may have been contaminated with bacteria. Only LIQUID medicines were affected, and NO children have been reported ill from taking them. Chewable medicines or tablets may be used when practical or different brands of fever reducers (acetaminophin and ibuprofin) and antihistamines may be substituted. To avoid confusion, we recommend that you discard any liquid infant and children's medicines in your home that carry the McNeil label, and avoid buying them until further notice. An easy alternative is to use CVS or other store brands as a replacement. Your local pharmacist can assist you when making your choice. Updated information about this recall can be obtained at the McNeil recall website: www.mcneilproductrecall.com NEW VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that children who have previously received the MENACTRA meningitis vaccine get a booster dose after 5 years if they expect to be living in high risk group settings (e.g. sleep-away camp bunks and school dormitories.) GARDASIL vaccine against HPV (known to cause cervical cancer and genital warts) had peviously been recommended only for girls. Current recommendations suggest that boys may also receive this vaccine. Please discuss this recommendation with our doctors. ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR OUR OFFICE AT 26 RYE RIDGE PLAZA. There is a patient drop-off and limited parking opposite our office entrance at the rear of the building. Additional parking is also available in the main parking lot at the front of the building: Enter through Number 14 - and take the stairs or elevator down one level. We hope you enjoy the bright, cheerful environment we have created for you and your children. INSURANCE: We are providers for Oxford Health Plans and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. We also accept most Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. NEW ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AS OF JUNE 1, 2010. Fees will now be charged for cancelling scheduled appointments, filling out forms, and copying records. More information is available on the Insurance and Billing page.