Pediatrics in Wellesley, MA - Primary Care | Specialists | Physicians
Pediatrics • Wellesley, MA
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
148 Linden Street, Suite 202, Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone
774-777-9494
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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NOTES: - "Affiliation" is the local physician organization to which the doctor belongs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades - Dr. Darshini Kumarasena: 4.7/5 stars (12 reviews)
- Healthgrades - Dr. Taylor Monica: 5.0/5 stars (4 reviews)
- Healthgrades - Dr. Rose King: 4.6/5 stars (11 reviews)
- Vitals - Dr. Judit Saenz-Badillos: 5/5 stars (5 ratings (2 written reviews))
Patients praise
- High levels of physician compassion, kindness, and personal attention
- Thoroughness in diagnoses and willingness to spend adequate time with patients
- Strong continuity of care and effective communication/follow-up
- Accessibility for urgent/sick visits and responsiveness to parental concerns
- Ease of coordination with specialists and hospitals when needed
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of rude or dismissive front desk/administrative staff
- Concerns about practice policies, such as limited awareness or support regarding gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth
- Occasional reports of difficulty scheduling or communication delays
- Mixed experiences regarding wait times or rushed appointments depending on the provider
"She is beyond smart. She always knows what she’s talking about and always diagnoses my kids correctly... She is so understanding, so compassionate, so supportive, such a good listener."
— Vitals - Dr. Jameila Y. Haddawi"Dr Lori is the BEST! She is so understanding and thorough... The office runs like clockwork, and they always make it easy to get an appointment with a sick child."
— Lower Falls Pediatrics Reviews"I found the front desk person a little rude... I will be sure to take my son’s care elsewhere."
— LocalityBiz - Pediatric Associates of WellesleySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Nicole M LaRue, MD, MSC - Wellesley, MA - Internal Medicine — May 26, 2026
- Dr. Cynthia R. Groves, MD - New Canaan, CT - Family Medicine, Pediatrics - Request Appointment — Dec 27, 2025
- Dr. Whitney L Kress, MD - Needham, MA - Internal Medicine — May 27, 2026
- Dr. Susan E. Lelko, MD - Pediatrician in Winsted, CT — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Kimberly Giuliano, MD - Cleveland, OH - Pediatrics - Request Appointment — Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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