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18 Highland Avenue, Newburyport MA 01950

Riverside Pediatrics is conveniently located across the street from Anna Jaques Hospital, and within blocks of most of Newburyport's public schools. With our proximity to the hospital, we benefit from being able to use their facilities for blood draws, x-ray department, and inpatient facilities.

We have extensive referral networks. If you need to see a subspecialist, we can refer you to the specialist we think will best meet your child's needs: either locally, within the Merrimack Valley, or into Boston.

 About Us 

 Insurance Information 

We accept many smaller insurance plans as well.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept New Hampshire Medicaid plans.

 

If you don't see your plan listed here, please call our office to inquire.

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross-Blue Shield

  • Blue Benefit Administrators

  • Boston Medical

  • Children's Medical Security Plan

  • Cigna

  • GIC/UniCare

  • Harvard-Pilgrim

  • Health Plans Inc.

  • Mass General Brigham

  • Oxford Healthcare

  • Tricare

  • Tufts

  • Tufts Health Direct

  • UMR

  • United Healthcare

  • Well Sense

We accept most major insurance plans!

 Meet Our Team 

Pediatrician
Michael Pilz, MD
(he/him)
Pediatrician

Dr. Michael Pilz received his BA from Vassar College and attended medical school at the University of Vermont. He did his pediatric internship at the Medical College of Virginia, and his residency at Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital in Cleveland. He has been practicing pediatrics since 1997. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is the proud father of 7 children.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
Sherry Pleau, CPNP, PMHS
(she/her)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Mental Health Specialist

Sherry is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of New Hampshire in 1997. After graduation, she began her nursing career at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children as a staff nurse on the inpatient pediatric unit followed by the outpatient pediatric hematology & oncology clinic. Sherry received her Master’s of Science degree at Regis College in 2003 and has been with Riverside Pediatrics since 2014. She recently obtained a specialty certification in pediatric mental health. She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Sherry lives in Hampton Falls, NH with her husband and 3 children.

Physician Assistant-Certified
Brooke Elwell, PA-C
(she/her)
Physician Assistant-Certified

Brooke is a board certified Physician Assistant and mother of two. She has experience in both outpatient and emergency medicine settings. Brooke uses her broad sprectrum knowledge to provide excellent, empathetic, evidence-based care for her patients and their families. She is dedicated to the continuous growth of her skill set and the expansion of her medical expertise.. As a lifelong resident of Newburyport, Brooke is well versed in what this community has to offer to her patients and is thrilled to be part of Riverside Pediatrics.

Pediatrician
Tammy Bottner, MD
(she/her)
Pediatrician

Dr. Tammy Bottner received her BSc. from McGill University in Montreal, and completed medical school at the University of Massachusetts. She trained for her pediatric residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, and has been practicing pediatrics since 1992. She is a Fellow in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is the proud mother of 2 children.

Registered Nurse
Dee Cunningham, RN
Registered Nurse

Dee has many years of pediatric nursing experience, she raised 4 children, and is now enjoying her grandchildren.

Licensed Practical Nurse
Kristin Sirois, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse

Kristin is experienced in Pediatric allergies and Pediatric medicine. She enjoys spending time with her children and husband.

Medical Assistant
Deborah Macritchie, MA
Medical Assistant

Deb has been a medical assistant for 10 years. She started at Riverside Pediatrics in July of 2017. She enjoys working with children and multiple activities such as kayaking and rowing. She spends time with her husband and two dogs when she is not working.

Medical Assistant
Nicole Vitale, MA
Medical Assistant

Nicole is one of the medical assistants here at Riverside Pediatrics.

Medical Assistant
Leigh Cantin
Medical Assistant

Leigh is one of the medical assistants here at Riverside Pediatrics.

Office Manager
Linda Vitale
Office Manager

Linda plays the crucial role of Office Manager.

Receptionist & Referral Coordinator
Angel MacDonald
Receptionist & Referral Coordinator

Angel is one of Riverisde's receptionists and is also our point person for coordinating referrals.

Receptionist
Gineanne Ciarletta
Receptionist

Gineanne Ciarletta is part of our receptionist team here at Riverside.

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