Dr. Shani Kumarasena
"My goal was, and always will be, to create a caring family-centered practice where every patient is treated the way I would want my own children to be treated."
Shani Kumarasena, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
In January of 2001, I opened Newton Wellesley Children's Doctor: a Solo pediatric practice. My main reason for establishing the Solo pediatric practice was to be able to provide genuinely individualized, high quality care for children in a family-centered, traditional office setting.
I wanted to become a Solo practitioner to provide children and families true continuity of care by being there every day to address their medical concerns. Each and every family has consistent access to me as their very own pediatrician, day and night.
What's Special About Us
- • Our patients and families receive concierge-type care without the additional cost.
- • Dr. Kumarasena offers a holistic touch that values your child's emotional health just as much as their physical health.
- • Well-rounded approach that includes the whole family
- • From newborns to 26-year-olds, Dr. Shani develops strong relationships with her patients.
Accessibility
You will see Dr. Shani in each of your visits and she directly oversees your child's care. Dr. Kumarasena is easily reachable in office through same-day appointments or by phone for medical questions. Day or night: whenever you need medical advice, she's there!
Longer & Unhurried Visits
Because Dr. Shani is committed to having a limited number of patients in her practice as a solo practitioner, she is able to take the extra time her patients and families need to address their concerns.
Personalized Care
At your child's appointment, Dr. Kumarasena will focus on the underlying causes of your child's illness – in addition to treating the symptoms. Since she is so consistently involved in their care, she is able to personalize health recommendations based on your child's specific history.
Holistic Approach
Dr. Kumarasena places a high value in considering the whole person. In both her routine appointments and individualized behavioral health consultations, she takes into account the physical and mental wellbeing of your child.
See Why Dr. Shani's Patients Love Her...
"Dr. Shani has been my children's pediatrician for about 19 years. The care my kids have received over the years has been beyond exemplary! Dr. Shani has made sure her practice does not run like an assembly line! When your kids see her, you are with her for a MINIMUM of 30 minutes. She takes her time with my kids and is very thorough. She clearly loves what she does and it shows! I would strongly recommend Dr. Shani as a pediatrician."
Leanne S.
Prenatal and Preconception Consultations
As soon-to-be parents, we understand you might have a lot of questions about this exciting new journey. We're here to guide you every step of the way, starting from the very beginning. Some topics we focus on are nutrition, prenatal probiotics, reducing toxin exposure, and developing parenting styles.
Read more about our prenatal visits here →Food for Thought
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