Pediatrics in Fitchburg, MA - Primary Care | Specialists | Physicians
Pediatrics • Fitchburg, MA
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
19 Pierce Avenue, Suite B, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone
978-577-0437
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
If this is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. For immediate help with a psychological crisis, including suicidal thoughts, call 9-8-8.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care: 5.0 out of 5 (6 ratings)
- WebMD Care: 5.0 out of 5 (5 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.8 out of 5 (4 ratings)
- Vitals: Not specified (mixed feedback) (17 ratings with 12 written reviews)
Patients praise
- Kind and caring demeanor toward children
- Thorough and attentive clinical examinations
- Clear explanation of conditions and treatments
- Helpful and friendly office staff in certain practices
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times
- Concerns regarding unprofessionalism and communication styles with parents
- Reports of difficulty with administrative staff and appointment cancellations
"Dr. Garcia is very kind and caring to her patients. She even calls us to follow-up. She's very good at her job. The staff are nice too."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Imelda A. Garcia"DR ALPERT HAS BEEN CARING FOR MY CHILDREN SINCE FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS. HE IS FANTASTIC. MY KIDS LOVE TO SEE HIM. HE TAKES THE TIME TO REALLY FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Brad E. Alpert"Staff was extremely rude, they cancel appointments often and don't care... talks down to mothers."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Brad E. AlpertSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Kinga K Pluta, MD - Hadley, MA - Internal Medicine, Pediatrics — May 2, 2026
- Lauren Schmidt, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Worcester, MA — May 14, 2026
- Kathleen A. Haughton, NP - Nurse Practitioner in West Springfield, MA — May 14, 2026
- Elizabeth Baldino – Stoneham, MA | Family Nurse Practitioner — Feb 10, 2026
- Alison P. Winsor, APRN - Brookfield, CT - Family Medicine, Pediatrics - Request Appointment — Dec 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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