Department of Pediatrics
Steven A. Shapiro, D.O., Chairman
(215) 481-MEDI

Department of Family Medicine
Warren B. Matthews, M.D., Chairman
(215) 481-MEDI

About Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington is a community teaching hospital noted for its obstetrical program, high-risk pregnancy specialties and level III neonatal intensive care unit. It also has the only accredited trauma center in Montgomery County. Our Emergency Trauma Center is specially equipped for infant and pediatric emergencies.

Comprehensive Pediatric Care
Your infant’s and later your child’s continued good health relies on regular physical check-ups as well as following your doctor’s suggested immunization schedule. If you are seeking a pediatrician or family doctor, contact our Physician Referral Service, (215) 481-MEDI (481-6334). Information about our staff of pediatricians plus pediatric specialists such as allergists, dentists and ophthalmologist is available free of charge.

During your stay at Abington Memorial Hospital, your nurse will invite you to participate in Tot Trax, a free childhood immunization program. Mothers will receive timely calls or postcards reminding them when their babies’ immunizations are due.

Children's Health Care
Abington Memorial Hospital pediatricians provide a full range of medical services for infants, children and adolescents. More than 40 pediatricians are on staff at Abington, with offices throughout our community. Augmenting the general pediatric staff are subspecialties in allergy and immunology, neurology, dentistry, gastroenterology, otolaryngology, psychiatry and surgery.

Family Medicine physicians provide comprehensive health care for all members of the family, from infants through senior citizens. From their offices throughout the community, our Family Medicine practitioners emphasize preventive medical care, encompassing every aspect of the patient's health.

For more information about Abington Memorial Hospital pediatricians and Family Medicine practitioners, including areas of specialty, their addresses and telephone numbers and insurance coverages accepted, call our Physician Referral Service, (215) 481-MEDI. Our coordinator can also provide background about the physicians, such as board certifications and where they attended medical school.

The First Step for Healthy Kids Program provides up to nine well-child visits for children who are uninsured, not eligible for government programs and whose parents cannot afford commercial insurance. Included are screenings and childhood immunizations as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Social workers assist in signing infants and children up for the appropriate health insurance programs including C.H.I.P. (Children’s Health Insurance Program). For information, call (215) 481-TOTS.