Irondequoit Pediatrics

Our practice at Irondequoit Pediatrics uses an effective approach to health care called the Medical Home---- which does not refer to a place, but rather means your children will receive comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally effective medical care in our family centered, nurturing environment. This type of approach gives you and your children access to a wide array of medical and non-medical services that will help them achieve their maximum potential. After all, that is our goal and our primary concern.

Whether you come for a sick child visit or a planned checkup, you can be confident that you and your child will have our undivided attention. We’ll do our best to make sure that each visit is fun and relaxed for both you and your kids, even when they are sick. At the same time, we’ll be serious about providing the most up-to-date care and answering your questions. We’ll be sure to try to bring a smile to your child’s face before he or she leaves. Most importantly, there’ll be no question in your mind that our primary goal is to help her or him grow into a healthy young adult.

Contact us today to find out more about our practice!

Ask The Pediatrician Sessions

We are please to announce our "Ask the Pediatrician Sessions".  A community event for parents, grandparents, and childcare providers to learn directly from pediatricians. We will be offering various topics throughout the year as informal chat sessions and presentations.  Refreshments, prizes, and useful tips on caring for children at every session.  Click here to sign up.

Newletter

We have started a montly newsletter as your source for timely updates on current pediatric topics.  Click here to sign up for our free newsletter.

You are invited to meet us — 

Dr. Bennett, Dr. Savage, Dr. Edwards and Dr. Lawson— at your convenience. Just call to schedule a free “get to know us” appointment. We’ll all look forward to seeing you and your family. And when you come by, be sure to check out the fish tank. It’s a popular gathering spot for our young visitors … and their parents.

Douglas Bennett, M.D., F.A.A.P., has been a practicing pediatrician for more than 15 years. He trained and did a year of Chief Residency at Schneider Children's Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center before becoming a full partner in a private practice in Mamaroneck, New York in Westchester County. In 2004, he moved back to Rochester and joined Irondequoit Pediatrics in 2005.

Kristen S. Savage, M.D., F.A.A.P., joined Irondequoit Pediatrics after completing her residency at the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial Hospital in 2003.  She lives in Webster with her two children and her husband.

Lee M. Edwards (Williams), D.O., received her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She then completed her pediatric residency and chief residency at the Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Penelope Lawson, M.D., F.A.A.P., is our newest physician. She joins Irondequoit Pediatrics after practicing for the last five years at Stony Brook Pediatrics in Dansville and Geneseo, New York. She completed her Pediatric Residency at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children in Baltimore.