New pediatrics practice opens

Kiddie Health Pediatrics held a grand opening last week at its new office in the Rossville Professional Center.

Located near Franklin Square Hospital Center, the practice accepts most major health insurance plans, including medical assistance, and welcomes new patients and walk-in appointments. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday by appointment from 9 a.m. – noon.

The Web site (www.kiddiehealth.com) offers Online Appointments and helpful resources for parents.

New patients can conveniently download registration and other office forms prior to their scheduled visit.

Dr. Melanie M. Garcia has been in pediatric practice for over 10 years. She did her pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and The Children’s Hospital at Saint Joseph in Paterson, N.J. She is affiliated with Franklin Square Hospital Center and Harbor Hospital in Baltimore.

Garcia is a proud mother of two beautiful young children, Lanz and Margaux. Her husband, Larry works as an IT Program Manager for IBM Corporation.

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