Pediatric care the way it should be.
At Essential Pediatrics, your family is cared for by a practice built around access, continuity and trust – so your child’s care feels personal, thoughtful, and deeply supportive.
Exceptional Care, Delivered with Compassion
Most pediatric practices are built around volume. Ours is built around your child. When you join Essential Pediatrics, you're not just changing doctors. You're changing what healthcare feels like.
One number. Your child’s doctor. Always. Call or text a single number and reach your physician directly. The doctor who knows your child, ready when you need them.
Appointments that don't feel rushed. Traditional pediatric practices often care for 1,500-2,000+ children per physician. Ours care for no more than 300 — so your physician has the time to actually listen, think, and be present with your family.
A doctor who truly knows your child. Not just their chart — their personality, history, and what makes them unique. That continuity leads to more thoughtful, personalized care.
One trusted doctor from first steps to college. Your pediatrician grows with your child, guiding your family through every stage from newborn care to adolescence while coordinating specialists when needed.
Meet Your Child's Healthcare Team
We founded Essential Pediatrics to build meaningful relationships with the families we serve while providing unhurried, personalized attention that every child deserves.
Dr. Pring currently serves as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and teaches at Harvard Medical School. She's also active in her Newton community, serving on local health boards and school medical advisory groups.
Dr. Pring lives in Newton with her husband and two children, bringing both professional expertise and personal experience as a parent to her practice.
Dr. Nordt is passionate about caring for children of all ages and strives to create an environment where families and patients feel heard and respected. Her specialty training in adolescent medicine uniquely qualifies her to evaluate and treat many health concerns facing preteens and adolescents, such as menstrual disorders, eating disorders, reproductive health, and mental health. Dr. Nordt has consistently been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connelly as featured in Boston Magazine.
Dr. Nordt lives in Boston and enjoys spending time with her family, including her 6 nieces and nephews, as well as traveling abroad.
We have built our practice around access, continuity and trust.
Essential Pediatrics offers a simple monthly membership that delivers world-class pediatric care with a high level of personal attention.
$500 per month per child
Sibling discounts available
Personal Access to Your Child's Physician
Contact your pediatrician directly by phone or text for questions, concerns, or reassurance when you need it most.
Same-Day Appointments
Get seen quickly, on your schedule, not ours, with unhurried visits that give you the time and attention your child deserves. Meanwhile, your physician has the time to truly listen and understand your child's needs.
Comprehensive Care Planning
Your child receives a personalized, comprehensive care plan managed by the same trusted physician every time—someone who truly understands their history, needs, and personality. This relationship enables proactive, quality care.
Trusted Specialist Network
Access our carefully curated network of pediatric specialists when additional care is needed. Your physician personally coordinates referrals and maintains communication with specialists to ensure seamless, integrated care for your child.
Your Child Deserves Exceptional Care
Schedule your consultation today.
