Frequently asked questions

We have privileges at Overlook Hospital and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. If you deliver at these hospitals we will see your baby in the hospital. We accept patients delivered at any local hospital. If you deliver at a hospital we don't round at, we will see your baby at 3–5 days of age after discharge.

Your first visit is 2–3 days after leaving the hospital. In the first year, visits happen at 2–4 weeks, then 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months. After that it spreads out — 15, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months, then once a year.See the full well-visit schedule →

For well visits booked in advance, absolutely — just request your preferred provider. For same-day sick visits we try to schedule with the first available provider, we try to accommodate provider specific request when possible.

Yes. Pick a primary office for your regular visits, but you're welcome to use walk-in hours or book at any of our three locations.View all three locations →

Call any office number and follow the prompts. We have a physician on call 24/7. After-hours calls are triaged by our nursing team, who work directly with the on-call doctor. Our Warren and Millburn offices also have Saturday morning appointments by appointment.

No appointment needed, first come first served. Available for established patients at all three offices. Warren: Mon–Fri 8–10am & 3–5pm (Suite 101, separate entrance) Fanwood: Mon–Fri 9–10am Millburn: Mon–Fri 8:30–9:30am (Suite 303, separate entrance)Walk-in sick visit details →

Allow 3–5 business days for forms and refills. Your child needs to be current on well visits for school forms. For prescription refills, request at least a week ahead. Controlled medications require a visit every three months.

Please cancel at least 24 hours ahead. Missed appointments are $50 on weekdays and $75 on weekends.

You can message your provider, request appointments, view test results, and ask for prescription refills. It's the fastest way to reach us for non-urgent questions.Log in to the patient portal →

Yes. Telemedicine is available for certain visit types. Call the office or request through the portal to see if your concern can be handled virtually.

Not right away. For insurance, you can select any of our providers or just list 'Watchung Pediatrics.' We actually encourage new families to see a few different providers early on before choosing a primary.

The hospital runs routine tests — hearing screen, jaundice check, and a metabolic screening that goes to the state lab.

Yes — we offer free prenatal visits at any location. It's a chance to meet our staff and providers and see the office before your baby arrives. Just call the office where you'd like to visit and ask to schedule a prenatal meet-and-greet.Find an office near you →

We schedule newborn appointments during quieter times — early morning or around lunch — so your baby isn't sitting in a full waiting room with sick kids.

We follow the AAP immunization schedule and require all patients to be vaccinated within the recommended timing windows. We're happy to answer questions about any vaccine at your visit.View full well visit & vaccine schedule →

Yes. Every provider at every location participates in the same insurance plans. It doesn't matter which doctor or office you visit — billing is handled the same way.View accepted insurance plans →

Some things aren't covered by insurance: form completion, missed appointment fees, and medical record copies. We'll always let you know up front.

Yes, please bring it each time. Insurance companies require us to verify it at every visit.

You can still be seen — we accept payment at time of service and give you a receipt to submit for reimbursement. We also offer a sliding scale based on family income.

Yes. You can pay by credit card over the phone during business hours, or use our secure online bill pay anytime.Pay my bill online →