Welcome to PHCA-Melrose!

The physicians and nurse practitioners of Pediatric Health Care Associates (PHCA) have provided primary medical care to children and adolescents on the North Shore of Boston for over 40 years. We look forward to helping you keep your children healthy, safe, and happy. Our practice is able to offer the widest range of clinical services and appointment availability of any pediatric practice in the region without sacrificing the quality, family-centered care you and your child will receive at each of our offices.

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PHCA-Melrose office

467 Main Street (rear entrance)
Melrose, MA 02176

Phone: 781-665-5131
Fax: 781-979-4079

Office hours

  • Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Urgent appointments on weekends, after hours, and holidays are available in our Peabody office
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Primary care services in Melrose

Providers in Melrose

Stephen Kanarek, MD, FAAP

Director; President Managing Physician, Pediatric Health Care Associates

* Sees patients in Melrose and Peabody

Nurse Practitioners in Melrose

Mary Begg, RN, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Health Care Associates

* Sees patients in Peabody and Stoneham