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Unlimited access to pediatricians via text. Get expert answers in minutes—at NO cost to you.
Unlimited access to pediatricians via text. Get expert answers in minutes—at NO cost to you.
4.75 visit rating
4.75 visit rating
4.75 visit rating
50,000+ visits
50,000+ visits
50,000+ visits
2.2 min response time
2.2 min response time
2.2 min responses
$0 for Medicaid families*
$0 for Medicaid families*
$0 for Medicaid families*
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Can my baby eat this? 🍎
First tooth! Any tips? 🦷
Safe to start solids? 🥕
Just fell—watch for anything? 👶
Too hot or cold for a walk? 🌞
Fever—should I worry? 👀
Is this rash normal? 🤨
Is this toy safe? 🧸
Can my baby eat this? 🍎
First tooth! Any tips? 🦷
Safe to start solids? 🥕
Just fell—watch for anything? 👶
Too hot or cold for a walk? 🌞
Fever—should I worry? 👀
Is this rash normal? 🤨
Is this toy safe? 🧸
Can my baby eat this? 🍎
First tooth! Any tips? 🦷
Safe to start solids? 🥕
Just fell—watch for anything? 👶
Too hot or cold for a walk? 🌞
Fever—should I worry? 👀
Is this rash normal? 🤨
Is this toy safe? 🧸
Can my baby eat this? 🍎
First tooth! Any tips? 🦷
Safe to start solids? 🥕
Just fell—watch for anything? 👶
Too hot or cold for a walk? 🌞
Fever—should I worry? 👀
Is this rash normal? 🤨
Why choose Summer Health
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Unlimited visits
Unlimited visits
Ask about colds, nutrition, rashes and more
Prescriptions
Prescriptions
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No copays, no hidden fees
No copays, no hidden fees
$0 for you with certain Medicaid plans*
Multilingual
Multilingual
Serving families in Spanish, English, and more
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4.75
4.75
4.75
average visit rating
average visit rating
2.2 min
2.2 min
2.2 min
average response time
avg response time
$0
$0
$0
for Medicaid families*
for Medicaid families*
50,000+
50,000+
50,000+
visits helping families with care
visits helping families with care
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
Summer Health is a game-changer for me. It's truly amazing to have a trusted resource available to me around the clock.
Samantha
mother of 2
Summer Health is a true lifeline for parents. It’s my first step when I need a medical opinion.
Toby
mother of 2
Summer Health gives us access to a real pediatrician at all hours. I recommend it to every parent I know!
David
father of 3
Kind staff & helpful solutions. Phenomenal service!
We were across the country when my son came down with pink eye. With no time to go to a clinic, I was desperate. I reached out to Summer Health immediately and the response was quick, professional and completely addressed the problem. Our prescription was ready for pickup immediately.
Melissa
new mother
Googling only helps so much in real-world situations where the minutes count. Being able to quickly chat with a doctor gives us so much confidence as new parents.
Aaron
father of 1
Summer Health has given us what most parents need when it comes to their kids' health: peace of mind.
Jonathan
father of 3
I love the comfort that comes with knowing that a doctor could help with any question at any time of day.
Rami
mother of 3
It’s like having a pediatrician in my pocket. Recently, my 3-month-old wasn’t feeling the best, and I was able to get expert care in 15 minutes and it all started with a simple text.
Chazity
new mother
Their care team provides personalized support so I never feel alone in this parenting journey.
Yasmen
new mother
As a busy Mom of four, Summer Health has been a game-changer for my family.
Karina
mother of 4
Things come up all the time and I don’t know whether it’s an emergency or not, knowing that I can text a doctor and get their input in 15 minutes gives me peace of mind.
Katherine
mother of 2
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Our team of experts are here to help
Membership includes unlimited access to pediatricians, as well as nutrition, lactation, sleep, behavior, and other specialists.
Dr. Ali Alhassani
Lead Pediatrician
Dr. Alhassani has an M.D. from Harvard Medical School and completed Pediatrics residency at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (F.A.A.P). He enjoys hiking and cutting a rug with his wife and two young daughters.
Specialties
Respiratory
Infant Care
School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Boston’s Children’s Hospital
Jennifer Gillette, MA
Development Specialist
Jennifer is a child development/behavior and parenting specialist with more than 25 years of experience guiding parents/caregivers of babies and young children in a variety of settings in the Boston area such as pediatrics, early intervention and telehealth. She is the founding director of The Loved Child (TLC), a consortium of parenting professionals dedicated to delivering individual and group services for families from expectancy through adolescence. Jennifer is a proud parent of three college-age children and enjoys spending time in nature with her husband and two Australian Shepherds.
Specialties
Peaceful Parenting
Challenging Behaviors
Developmental Milestones
School
Tufts University
Residency
Boston Medical Center
Dr. Mark Shen
Lead Pediatrician
Dr. Mark Shen received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and completed his medical training and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has held a variety of regional and national leadership positions in pediatrics and enjoys helping parents navigate the many surprises of childhood. He and his wife live in Austin, Texas with their two daughters.
Specialties
Primary Care
School
University of Texas
Residency
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dr. Amanda Harding
Sleep Specialist
Dr. Harding earned her M.D from the Ross University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, MI. She is board certified in Pediatrics and is especially interested in asthma, allergy management, sleep training, and childhood obesity. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her daughters play competitive travel Fastpitch softball, running and playing hockey.
Specialties
Allergy
Asthma
School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Lorraine Beraho
Lead Pediatrician
Dr. Lorraine Beraho is a board certified Pediatrician and Public Health Expert practicing in the DC area. Originally from Uganda and Rwanda, Dr. Beraho grew up in South Carolina and obtained her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her Master of Public Health from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Beraho is passionate about partnering with parents to support the health of their children. She enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, and contemporary dance classes.
Specialties
Primary Care
Public Health
School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
Inova Health System
Dr. Anisha Khaitan
Lead Pediatrician
Dr. Khaitan has an M.D. from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, completed Pediatrics residency at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and her Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She enjoys jogging, yoga, and spending time with her friends and family.
Specialties
Pediatrics
School
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Residency
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dr. Ali Alhassani
Lead Pediatrician
Dr. Ali Alhassani
Jennifer Gillette, MA
Jennifer Gillette, MA
Lead Pediatrician
Development Specialist
Development Specialist
Dr. Ali Alhassani
Dr. Mark Shen
Dr. Mark Shen
Lead Pediatrician
Dr. Ali Alhassani
Dr. Amanda Harding
Dr. Amanda Harding
Lead Pediatrician
Sleep Specialist
Sleep Specialist
Dr. Ali Alhassani
Dr. Lorraine Beraho
Dr. Lorraine Beraho
Lead Pediatrician
Dr. Ali Alhassani
Dr. Anisha Khaitan
Dr. Anisha Khaitan
Lead Pediatrician