About Us

A Black mother holds her sleeping infant

Hands of a child and adult around a planted seedling

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”

–Dr. Seuss

Our Mission & Values

Summer Pediatrics is committed to providing outstanding, compassionate pediatric care that is accessible and delivered with understanding of our cultural and individual differences.

Accessibility

We strive to always be available for our patients.

Empathy

We understand and respect our differences, and share the difficulties and successes of our patients.

Compassion

We show genuine concern for the care of every patient.

Excellence

We provide outstanding, evidence-based care to our patients.

Summer Pediatrics is a Patient-Centered Medical Home. This is a healthcare model that puts patients at the forefront of care and builds better relationships between patient families and their care teams.

Meet Our Providers

“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be another child like him.”

–Pablo Casals

“Dr. Ester truly cares about her patients.”

Dr. Ester has been my son’s doctor since he was an infant, now he is 10 and half years old. We love Dr. Ester so much that we followed her when she left the group practice and set out on her own. Dr. Ester is not only a great doctor who is very knowledgeable and professional, she has the best bedside manner. She truly cares about her patients and their families and it makes a world of difference.

–Jen H.

“¡Gracias por cuidar de nuestros hijos!”

Son 7 años desde que Summer Pediatrics cuida la salud de nuestra familia. Summer Pediatrics se ha encargado que mis hijos estén al día con sus vacunas y que estén saludables. Dr. Ester Ramirez-Cepeda es una excelente doctora con mis hijos. Ella a visto a mis tres hijos; Sebastian, Santiago y Nicholas, crecer. Siempre que tengo alguna duda siempre me da una respuesta. Yo puedo decir que Summer Pediatrics tiene un buen equipo de gente trabajadores que cuida de nuestros hijos.

–Maria R.

“Maria understands our concerns and is never dismissive.”

Our family usually sees Maria Johnston and I can't say anything but nice things about her. She is consistent in her service and is sweet. She understands our concerns and is never dismissive. I appreciate her way of talking to my daughter and how safe she makes her feel. Dr Chiocconi is also amazing, as a first time mom I appreciate her reassuring me when i have concerns.

–Gloria B.