New Haven Office: (203) 776-1243
Woodbridge Office: (203) 397-1243

New Haven Office

303 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-1243
Fax (203) 785-1247

Woodbridge Office

1 Bradley Road, Suite 102
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-1243
Fax (203) 397-1241

Welcome to Our Practice

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At Child and Adolescent Healthcare (CAHC), our skilled team of New Haven area pediatricians offers comprehensive medical care for infants, children and adolescents. Conveniently located in New Haven and Woodbridge, our courteous and knowledgeable staff works hard from your first contact with us to make every visit to our office a positive one..

Whether it's your child's first visit, or a routine well–child checkup, we strive to make sure you and your child are always comfortable and informed. We take the time to talk with parents to help you understand your child's needs, and we equip you with the knowledge necessary for promoting a lifetime of optimal health and wellness.

To help you get acquainted with our practice, we have provided the important information you need on our website. Please browse these pages to learn more about our skilled doctors, services, office details and commonly asked questions. For patients who have been accepted to the practice after a "meet and greet" visit or a prenatal/pre-adoptive visit patient forms are also available through our website. Please contact our office to confirm that we are accepting new patients and discuss the new patient procedure with our office staff.

Our pediatricians at CAHC believe exceptional care is obtained when there is an ongoing relationship between the doctor and patient. We want to be lifelong partners in your child's health. We achieve this goal by listening to your questions and concerns, and educating and working with you and your child to promote a healthy lifestyle for your entire family.

When you choose Child and Adolescent Healthcare (CAHC), you can feel confident that you are teaming with knowledgeable, compassionate doctors who have dedicated their careers to child and family-focused health care. Please do not hesitate to contact our office with questions or concerns. Our pediatricians and nurturing staff look forward to meeting you and your family..

What's New?

Parent Resources

An online resource center providing you with additional helpful information.

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Sick Child?

View the KidsDoc Symptom Checker from HealthyChildren.org

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Expecting?

Choosing a pediatrician is an important and personal decision and we want you to feel at ease with the care you and your child will receive.

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PATIENT PORTAL

We invite all patients to connect with us on our new patient portal! You may use this link if you have ALREADY established a portal with us. If this is your first time, please contact the office to get an invitation to the portal to set one up, otherwise you will set up a link that will not link to your child's chart.

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CHADIS

Chadis is an online system that will deliver developmental and health questionnaires directly to parents and families. CHADIS results come directly to your doctor at CAHC. Use CHADIS for all visits and all ages. It will help your doctor at CAHC address any concerns about your child's health and development. For NEW USERS: Enter your office's main number as the invitation code or click the link below. For Returning Users: Log in with your username and password.

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TRAVELING?

Please check www.cdc.gov/travel for any travel advisories. Simply choose the country you will be visiting and the recommendations will be listed including up to the minute advisories. Some travel vaccines can be obtained in our office and some need to be given at a travel health clinic. PLEASE check weeks to months before travel so that your child and family can be adequately protected.

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Doctor Practice Overview

Joe Avni-Singer, MD

Shari Storeygard, MD, FAAP

Shannon Martinello, MD, FAAP

Miranda Ip,MD, FAAP

Namita Wijesekera MD, FAAP

Testimonials

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HOT TOPICS:  RSV, FLU & OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES

As many of you know, we are already surging with an unprecedented number of cases of respiratory viruses. This time of the year there is always an uptick in the number of cases, however, we are seeing numbers even above and beyond a typical seasonal increase. 

Currently there are many cases of influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID-19 and a wide variety of other viruses circulating. Our children's hospitals are quite full and pediatric offices nationally have been seeing tremendous numbers of sick children over the last several weeks. 

There are few options for treatment for these viruses. Some antiviral medications may be available for influenza or COVID-19, but there are no specific treatments for most of the other respiratory viruses.) 

We do encourage parents to take preventive measures when you are able, such as flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines for all those who are eligible. This is especially important to schedule now before the holiday season arrives and families are gathering.  Mitigation efforts that were helpful during the peak of the pandemic are also helpful for these other viruses. Staying home when you are sick, good hand washing, avoiding crowded indoor spaces, increasing air ventilation when possible, wearing a mask when you're in a high risk environment, and getting your flu and covid vaccines are all helpful ways to decrease the spread all of these viruses as well. 

If your child does become ill with any of these respiratory viruses, there are things that can be helpful to manage the symptoms. These include keeping your child well hydrated, manage their mucus and secretions as best you are able (steam showers, humidifiers, nasal saline drops or rinses, clearing nostrils) and monitoring their breathing. Fever reducers/pain relievers may be helpful if your child has a fever or body aches/headaches, etc. 

SCHEDULING A VISIT: If your child is drinking reasonably well,  acts reasonably well when their temperature is in a normal range, and does not show signs of dehydration or difficulty breathing, it is ok to monitor your child at home. If your child has fever that lasts longer than 4 days, is acting particularly ill even when fever is down, or has other symptoms that are concerning, please schedule an office visit. **IF YOUR CHILD IS UNDER 10 WEEKS OF AGE OR HAS NOT YET HAD THE FIRST FULL SET OF VACCINATIONS, CALL THE OFFICE FOR ANY ILLNESS OR TEMPERATURE OF 100.4 OR HIGHER***

If you are worried that your child is becoming seriously ill,  their breathing is becoming labored, or they are having difficulty with their level of consciousness, please call our office or 911 if necessary. 

The following are some links, that also include some videos of how to monitor breathing and what labored breathing looks like and they contain some helpful information when managing these respiratory illnesses at home. 

Given that we are still seeing substantial numbers of COVID-19, we would recommend testing for COVID for anyone who has any cold symptoms (congestion, cough, runny nose, scratchy throat, fever, chills, headache, fatigue). If your child is at high risk from COVID-19 and is over the age of 12 (obesity, asthma, diabetes, immunocompromised, etc.) please call to discuss options for treatment with antiviral medication. 


For information about RSV:  https://www.healthychildren.or...

For information about the Flu:  https://www.healthychildren.or...

For information about fevers:  https://www.healthychildren.or...

For information about colds/coughs:  https://www.healthychildren.or...

For information about sinusitis/colds:  https://www.healthychildren.or...