Home - Pediatrician in Shelton, CT | Pedi-Care Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Call Us Today (203) 924-7334 MENU Home Staff Office Services New Patients Contact Appointment Request Patient Forms Testimonials Blog Patient Education Child Health Topics Center for Disease Control and Prevention Breast Feeding Immunizations Car Seat Recommendations Product Recalls Traveling with Children We are now taking appointments for our flu clinics. Please contact the office to schedule your child's flu shots Health Starts Early Request a Well Appointment Welcome to Our Practice For over two decades, seven days a week, we have had the privilege of serving our community by providing comprehensive and compassionate medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. We thank our patients for the continued opportunity to contribute to their health and well-being. If your family is new to our practice, our physicians, nurses, and office staff look forward to getting to know you and your children. Within this site, you will find answers to questions you may have about our office and some common medical issues. Contact Us Contact us with the form below: Featured Services Click to find out more Well Visits Learn More Sick Visits Learn More Forms Learn More Immunizations Learn More Meet Our Staff Jessica K. Brideau MSN, APRN, PNP-PC, CLC Jessica joined Pedi-Care in 2022. She graduated from Sacred Heart University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and graduated from Yale University in 2021 with a Master of Science in Nursing. She is credentialed as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Prior to joining Pedi-Care, she worked at Yale Health Pediatrics. She is also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). Melanie J. Georgalas MD, FAAP Dr. Georgalas joined Pedi-Care in 1990. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY, NY and completed her pediatric residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Georgalas serves as Consulting Physician for several local nursery schools and daycare centers. Nicholas P. Mongillo MD, FAAP Dr. Mongillo joined Pedi-Care in 1990. He graduated from St. George’s University College of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency (including an appointment as Chief Resident) at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT. Dr. Mongillo serves as Pediatric Medical Adviser for the Stratford Department of Health, Medical Director of Residential Facilities Saint Vincent’s Special Needs Center, and Community Health Educator for the Shelton Public Schools. Michelle Rivelli MD, FAAP Dr. Rivelli joined Pedi-Care in 1992. She graduated from UCONN Medical School graduate and completed her pediatric residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Rivelli currently serves on the Board for Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs. Christa L. Johnson MD, FAAP Dr. Johnson joined Pedi-Care in 1997. She received her medical degree from the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Rochester in NY. Dr. Johnson has been a past volunteer Health Educator with the Shelton Public Schools and former Medical Consultant for the Make A Wish foundation. Since 2020, she has been a volunteer for the CT Medical Reserve Corps, Stratford/Trumbull/Monroe Health Departments. Karen Piciw PA-C Karen joined Pedi-Care in 2017. She graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. She was also credentialed as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. Karen has been a P.A. for more than 25 years and spent most of her clinical time in the Pediatric field. Prior to joining our team at Pedi-Care, she worked at Norwalk Hospital. Her responsibilities included caring for sick children on the Inpatient unit, premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit and newborns in the Nursery. Testimonials What Our Clients Say About Us Testimonials Coming soon! - Testimonials Coming soon! - Featured Articles Read about helpful topics Immunizations Immunizations have been one of the single greatest advances in preventative medicine and an essential part of well-child care. Our practice follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For information about these vaccines, the diseases they protect against, ... Read More Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC.gov (www.cdc.gov) is your online source for credible health information and is the official Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC is committed to achieving true improvements in people's health. CDC applies research and findings to improve people's daily lives and responds ... Read More Child Health Topics From asthma to immunization, find out more about what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends for your child’s health. You’ll gain access to a wide variety of information on developmental stages, safety, and advocacy for babies, children, teens, and adolescents from the AAP. Featured Health ... Read More Traveling with Children Traveling with children requires special planning and preparation, especially when travelling abroad. There are many things parents should consider when traveling with children of any age. Visit the CDC™ Traveling with Children page for helpful resources on travel including: Safe food and water precautions, ... Read More Product Recalls Child products, such as cribs and toys are often recalled due to a defect or hazard. It’s important to pay close attention to recalled consumer goods to protect your child from dangerous items. Visit this site frequently to ensure that the products your child is using have not been recalled by their ... Read More Car Seat Recommendations As a parent, it is your job to protect your child when riding in a vehicle. Using car seats properly helps keep children safe. But with so many different types of car seats on the market, understanding how to use them correctly can be overwhelming for parents. Visit the AAP™ Car Seat Safety Information ... Read More Breast Feeding We understand many women may be apprehensive or unsure at first about breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding their baby. It’s normal to have many questions related to breastfeeding. Our doctors are here to support you. La Leche League was founded to give information and encouragement, mainly through personal ... 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