Child and Adolescent Healthcare

Adolescent Medicine • Naugatuck, CT • Multiple locations (New Haven and Woodbridge) locations

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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH CARE is a pediatric and family medicine practice based in New Haven, CT. They specialize in physical, emotional, and developmental health for children and adolescents. The practice lists two offices at 303 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, and emphasizes pediatric medicine and family health. Contact numbers include several local lines (e.g., (203) 776-1243). With a small team, they focus on pediatric care and related health services for children and families in the New Haven area.

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Clinic Type

Adolescent Medicine

Address

New Haven and Woodbridge, CT (locations referenced on site)

Phone

(203) 776-1243

Email

mbarry@ansoniact.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.childandadolescenthealthcare.com/

Services Offered

Pediatric primary care
Well-child visits
Infant care
Adolescent medicine
Prenatal/pre-adoptive visits
New patient intake
Patient education
Care coordination
Office-based pediatric services

Technology & Equipment

athenahealth (portal)
car-seat information resources
CDC/health organization references

Team

Joe Avni-Singer — MD
Shari Storeygard — MD, FAAP
Shannon Martinello — MD, FAAP
Namita Wijesekera — MD, FAAP
Elizabeth Northrop — MD, FAAP

Insurance & Payment

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Not specified on page

Languages Spoken

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Current Offers

New patient information & forms

FAQs

Do you accept new patients?

There are times when the practice is closed to new patients; contact the office to confirm acceptance and new patient procedures.

What information is available for new patients?

Patient forms are available through the website; meet-and-greet or prenatal/pre-adoptive visits may be required.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)
Healthgrades: 2.5 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)
Vitals: 4.9 out of 5 stars (9 ratings, 3 written reviews)
US News Doctors: 5 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Patients praise

Compassionate and attentive care from well-regarded individual pediatricians
High patient satisfaction scores for specific doctors (e.g., 5/5 stars)
Same-day appointments and 24/7 availability mentioned by some practices
Thorough explanations and helpful, friendly office staff

Common complaints

Excessively long wait times (often 1-3 hours)
Refusal to provide medication refills due to missed appointments
Unprofessional office conduct and atmosphere
Concerns regarding homeopathic/anti-vaccination advice in some pediatric practices
Poor bedside manner and missed diagnoses

"Always atleast an hour wait, but up to 2 hr. wait time. Totally unacceptable. I wouldn’t recommend this doctor or office to my worst enemy."

— Healthgrades review of Dr. Barbara Orrok

"He is, by far the best Pediatrician I've had for my daughter. He makes us feel so comfortable and welcomed. Nomatter how busy he is, he will always make time to see your child if your child is unwell."

— Vitals review of Dr. Bidarkote P. Somanath

"The office staff is so helpful and amazing and always so understanding and comforting when I am upset about one of our children. We are able to get in the same day for sick visits with no problem."

— Vitals review of Dr. Diana Lopusny's office

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Flu Season, Vaccines, and the Importance of Ongoing Child & Adolescent Healthcare in Waterbury, CT - Child and Adolescent Health Care Associates — Nov 6, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.