Now accepting new patients! — Evening hours Mon–Fri until 7 PM · We speak English, Español, Arabic, French, Creole & Romanian · See hours →

Expert care that grows with your child

Board-certified pediatric care led by a neonatologist with 40 years of experience, open evenings until 7 PM, in the heart of the South Bronx.

📞 Tap to Call (718) 401 8943

Every kind of care,
under one roof

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Well Care
Annual checkups, immunizations, and growth tracking from birth through age 18.
Schedule checkup →

From first-week newborn visits to teenage sports physicals — comprehensive care for children from birth through age 18.

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Acute Care
Ear infections, rashes, stomach bugs — we'll see your child promptly and get them better.
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Urgent Care
Same-day slots for non-life threatning illneses and injuries without an appointment.
Call for same-day →
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Consultations
Behavioral concerns, nutrition, ADHD evaluations, and specialist referrals.
Book consult →

A practice built
for families

We know what working families in this community need — so we designed our practice around you, not the other way around.

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All Children Welcome
We care for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and needs.
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Evening Hours Until 7 PM
Open when other offices are closed — you never have to choose between work and your child's health.
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Newborns to Young Adults
Your child doesn't need to switch doctors as they grow. We care for patients from birth through age 26.
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Online Patient Portal
Access records, request school forms, and message our team — all from your phone, any time.
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We Speak Your Language
🇺🇸 English 🇪🇸 Español 🇫🇷 Français 🇸🇦 العربية 🇷🇴 Română 🇭🇹 Kreyòl

What families
are saying

"The evening hours are a lifesaver. I work two jobs and could never make a 3 PM appointment. These doctors genuinely understand what Bronx families go through."
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Darcel W.
"Hablamos español y el doctor nos explicó todo perfectamente. Mis tres hijos los atienden aquí y siempre salimos contentos. El trato es excelente."
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Carmen R.
"Dr. Santos has been our daughter's doctor since birth. She remembers every detail, never rushes us, and always calls back same day. I'd never go anywhere else."
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Luz M.

A Team who knows your child by name

Our pediatric team bring decades of combined experience and a genuine love for caring for kids and the families who raise them.

Dr. Maria Santos — Neopeds Medical Services
Office Manager
Sam
Office Manager
Bio Coming Soon
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Dr. Maria Santos — Neopeds Medical Services
Tech Director
Randi
Director of Tech Ops
Bio Coming Soon
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alexela Lora — Neopeds Medical Services
Medical Assistant
Alex
MA · Medical Assistant
I have over 10 years of experience as an MA and love cooking for the team. My signature dish is a decadent steak smothered in onions with rice and beans.
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Dr. Vargo — Neopeds Medical Services
Attending Physician
Dr. Vargo
MD · Board-Certified Pediatrician
I love taking care of babies and bringing smiles to families. When I'm not at the clinic, I'm playing with my two dogs, Dante the Doberman and Layla the mixed breed!
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kenia Rodriguez — Neopeds Medical Services
Medical Assistant
Kenia
Secreterial Associate
With over five years of customer service experience, I love helping families. Outside of work, I have a white-as-snow pet ferret named Frosty!
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Daniela Lora — Neopeds Medical Services
Medical Assistant
Dani
MA · Medical Assistant
When I'm not studying to become a Nurse Practitioner, I'm indulging my inner artist. I love Hatsune Miku, and you can always spot my doodles left around the office!
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Daniela Lora — Neopeds Medical Services
Medical Assistant
Nour
MA · Medical Assistant
I’m a former doctor from Jordan who loves exploring new things! I'm into reading, learning new languages and love crafting nifty bracelets in my free time.
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verna Rodriguez — Neopeds Medical Services
Founder
Dr. Verna
Founder · MD
Bio coming soon.
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myrna Rodriguez — Neopeds Medical Services
Medical Assistant
Myrna
MA · Medical Assistant
I have over twenty years of administrative and customer service experience. Fun fact: my favorite animals are turtles and koalas!
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We accept most
major plans

Including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Not sure?

Call us — we'll check for you.

🗽 Medicaid 💠 Emblem VFC 🧸 Child Health Plus ☀️ Healthfirst 💠 Emblem GHI ☘️ Fidelis Care ➕ MetroPlus 🛡️ Somos BCBS Optum UHC 🛡️ Anthem BCBS ❤️ Aetna 🤝 1199 🧬 Molina 🛡️ BCBS ⚓ Magnacare 🌲 Cigna 🌐 UMR 💎 Meritain 🏢 United Healthcare 🌿 Humana 🎖️ TriCare 🐂 Oxford 📞 + More — call (718) 401-8943

We're open
when you need us

Monday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday (alternating) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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After-hours urgent concerns
For emergencies call 911. For non-emergency questions after hours, speak to our on-call doctor at (718)-401-8943 or leave a message for our staff and we'll call back first thing in the morning.

Reach us any way you like

Joining us
is easy

  1. Book your first visit

    Call, email, or use the form. We'll confirm within 2 hours.

  2. Complete intake forms

    We'll email forms before arrival — no waiting room paperwork.

  3. Bring your insurance card & records

    If transferring, bring vaccination records or prior visit notes.

  4. Meet your doctor

Actively welcoming new patients. Most insurance accepted — including Medicaid. Here's what to expect when you join our practice.

Your first visit is a chance for us to get to know each other!

We take time to listen.

Ready to get started?
Book online or call during office hours and we'll handle everything.
Book new patient visit → Access patient portal
Most insurance accepted · No referral needed · Same-week appointments available

Questions families often ask