Dr. Steven A. Shapiro, better known as “Dr. Steve” to his patients, is the Founder of Pediatric Medical Associates which began operations in 1980. Since January 2002 he has been Chairman, Department of Pediatrics at Abington Hospital Jefferson Health (AHJH). He is a graduate of the Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience, and completed his Residency in Pediatrics at both the Naval Regional Medical Center-Philadelphia, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Following his residency he completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at CHOP.
Infectious Diseases
When she arrived in the U.S. in 2001, Dr. P. went through another Residency at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. She subsequently served a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and then worked as a general pediatrician in a beautiful rural setting in Tennessee, close to the Smokey Mountains. During those years she became accustomed to the needs of children raised in remote and underserved areas.
We conduct screenings for several conditions at some checkups. These screenings are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics at specific ages. Examples include: Postpartum Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Drug Abuse and Depresion screening. If you are concerned that your insurance might not cover a specific screening, please let us know and call your insurance. Learn what you can expect at you child's next checkup/well child visit here...
At PMA we embrace the Medical Home Concept. We partner with you, your child, and, if necessary, any pediatric specialist for even the most complex cases. Some of our areas of expertise include the complex care required for preterm newborns, newborns adopted both in the U.S. and from foreign shores, management of asthma and allergies, ADHD evaluation and treatment, personal adolescent health, puberty, sexual issues, and many more. These areas of special expertise
Depression
Mental Health
For questions about emotional development, how to talk to your child, bullying, body image, mood disorders and other mental health topics click here. You can also read and/or download a factsheet at the link below...