Pediatric Services at Ellis Medicine

Ellis Medicine provides care for infants, children and adolescents both in the hospital and at several outpatient offices.

Inpatient Pediatric Care

Inpatient care for children and adolescents (ages 28 days through 18 years) is provided on a dedicated pediatric unit in the C-wing, 5th floor of Ellis Hospital, Schenectady.

The Pediatric Unit is staffed 24 hours a day by a pediatric hospitalist (a pediatrician dedicated to the care of hospitalized children and adolescents) and by nurses who are specially trained in pediatric medicine. A nurse educator is another member of the team who provides parents and families with the information, support and guidance they need during their child's time at the hospital.

The Pediatric unit has a specialized security system and features a play room with game systems, books, toys, a television and a DVD library.

Outpatient Pediatric Care

Pediatric Health Center

At Ellis Medicine's Pediatric Health Center (located at the Ellis Health Center, 624 McClellan Street, Schenectady), our board certified pediatricians lead a highly trained team of clinicians who specialize in caring for children.

From annual check-ups, immunizations and sick visits, to the concerns that come with growth and development, our team provides comprehensive care for your child. The Pediatric Health Center follows a medical home model of care, which means we're the first place you can turn whenever you need help or have questions - whether you have concerns about your child's physical or emotional health, need guidance if your child is having difficulties at school or need assistance with community and public health services that impact your child's well being.

Pediatrics at Ellis' Primary Care Offices

• Ellis Medicine also offers pediatric care at all of its primary care locations:
• Ellis Family Practice Associates (1201 Nott Street, Schenectady)
• Ellis Primary Care and Pelvic Health Associates (930 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham)
• Family Health Center (624 McClellan Street, Schenectady)
• Glenville HealthCare Center, located at 460 Saratoga Road, Glenville

Children receive comprehensive care from board certified family practice physicians. From sick visits and screenings, to physical exams and wellness medicine, our physicians provide the care your child needs through every stage of his or her development.

Other Infant and Adolescent Programs

Neonatal Care - Ellis Medicine operates a level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Bellevue Woman's Center. The NICU is one of only three in Northeastern New York that provides these specialized services for infants in need of non-surgical medical intervention and care.

Adolescent mental health services - Ellis Medicine provides both inpatient and outpatient mental health programs. Patients are safely cared for by a highly trained team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, recreation therapists and therapy aides.

Diabetes education and support - Ellis' Center for Diabetes offers an ongoing support group, called The Sugar Free Gang, which provides education, support and activities for children with diabetes and their parents. We also offer an annual summer camp for children with diabetes which provides campers with an opportunity to have fun in a safe, environment.

Contact Us

For more information about pediatric services at Ellis Medicine, please call 518.243.1097.