WHO WE ARE

    Meet the doctor

    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-oriented, 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. This, I truly believe, provides every child with the type of care old time family doctors afforded their patients, not so long ago.

    In my over 25 years of pediatric practice, I have seen my little patients grow and thrive into adolescence and young adulthood. Being a Solo practitioner has blessed me with close connections to my patients. The beauty of a quality, long standing pediatrician/patient relationship is that it encourages my patients to see me as another trusted person to reach out to as well as a confidant for personal, medical concerns. This is why some of my patients continue to see me well into their college years and beyond. I continue to welcome this, as my patients often find it easier to address their medical concerns with the same doctor they’ve known growing up. Long term, close knit relationships with my patients are a huge part of my professional legacy as a pediatrician.

    Special interests

    In addition to addressing the many medical conditions children have, I have deep interests in the following:

    • Holistic approach to nutrition and lifestyle that supports emotional health as well as physical health
    • Connections between gut health and improving the immune system
    • How to read and respond to your child’s behavior in ways that bring out their best potential

    Each of these areas would be individually tailored to your own child and family dynamics.

     

     

    Outside the Office

    At home, I love gardening and using the homegrown vegetables in cooking. I highly value spending time with my husband and two daughters. As a family, you can generally find us outdoors hiking, bicycling, gardening, and walking through the neighborhood. We love nature!

    Personalized, concierge-type care for your child

    More time dedicated to each visit

    See your own pediatrician every time

    24/7 access to your doctor

    Meet the team

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    Ally Hickey

    Office Manager

    Ally is an integral part of our team as office manager. Ally assists clinically when needed and typically greets families, coordinates patient care, and serves as a wonderful resource for our families. She has been with the practice since February 2019 and has been in the medical field for over 9 years. When she’s not at work, she loves watching crime documentaries with her husband and dog Gaby.

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    Susan Tanner

    Administrative Manager

    Susan is another valuable asset to our team. As our medical receptionist and referral coordinator, Susan answers phones, assists with the referral process, helps troubleshoot any issues with insurance, and assists people with navigating patient portals. She has been with us for over 3 years but has been working in the medical field for over 18. Her favorite part of her job is making our young patients laugh and connecting with families. She enjoys traveling with her husband especially to Ohio and Oregon to visit her four grandchildren.

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    Marguerite Chatelier

    Marguerite is a part-time special project employee and another essential part of our team. She helps with scheduling well visits, sending out postcards and making phone calls. With four children between the ages of 16 and 26, she is active in the Wellesley Schools and community. 

    Testimonials

    25 JANUARY 2023
    Dr. Kumarasena is a kind and thoughtful doctor who is so unique because she takes her time with her
    patients and applies very individualized care. She listens carefully and gets sage medical advice that

    goes way beyond what a typical pediatrician would offer because it is specific to each patient’s needs.

    17 JANUARY 2023
    Hi, just want to say that Dr. Kumarasena is the top best doctor for my child. Thank you. She’s very
    informative help us, always feel like I learn something, and my daughter when we have a visit, best

    doctor ever, thank you.

    12 JANUARY 2023

    The best, most caring doctor my kids ever had. Thank you

    6 DECEMBER 2022
    Dr. Kumarasena feels like family. Her focus on overall well-being, nutrition and environment for children

    makes her a unique care provider.

    22 NOVEMBER 2022
    Loved our first visit! Dr Kumarasena was very knowledgeable and made us feel extremely comfortable.
    She took a significant amount of time with us and answered all of our questions. We also love that she is

    easy to reach in case of an emergency. We would highly recommend this practice!

    19 NOVEMBER 2022
    Staff is always friendly. Dr. Shani is the best pediatrician- cares for my kids and listens to me always. If

    any concerns, they are always addressed immediately and I will travel an hour to come for this office.

    11 NOVEMBER 2022
    Dr kumarasena is a wonderful pediatrician. She always listens to the parents and gives individualized
    care. She goes above and beyond for my kids. There is not a more caring pediatrician and I feel lucky to

    have found her. Thank you for all you do Dr Kumarasena!

    16 DECEMBER 2022

    Grateful that I found this office for my children.

    13 DECEMBER 2022
    I always appreciate how helpful and accommodating everyone is. Every visit is a
    pleasure even though most are under stress of worrying about Sophie’s health. That’s how good your team is!