- Pediatric CareTogether you and the medical home team manage your health and coordinate your care through additional services. As your medical home Carrow Street Pediatrics is responsible for coordinating your care across multiple settings and you the patient are encouraged to play an active role in your own healthcare
- Primary CareIf your insurance carrier requires a primary care physician (PCP), you are responsible for contacting your insurance or health plan prior to your visit. Failure to list a PCP may result in a specialist copay or coverage denial.
- Emergency CareHeather is a NYS licensed and nationally board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from NCCC as an RN before moving on further to Daemen College for a bachelor’s in nursing and then finally Stonybrook University for her Masters degree. Heather has worked in the neonatal intensive care unit at Oishei Children’s Hospital since 2012 first as a bedside RN and now as a provider. Her love of working with children has also led her to work in an urgent care setting as well as teaching for UB and ECC, promoting pediatric nursing to local nursing students. She has an interest in mental and behavioral health and making sure her patients are aware of and have access to appropriate resources.
- ImmunizationsHe went on to complete a Pediatric residency at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong in Rochester, New York. During his residency, Dr. Kita received a grant to develop the Healthy Connections program in coordination with the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. The program helps to foster healthy bodies, hearts, and minds while further strengthening the existing mentorships between Bigs and their Littles. Dr. Kita is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kita was the recipient of the 2014 Dr. Richard Judelsohn WNY Immunization Champion Award, recognizing his achievements as a strong advocate for pediatric and adolescent immunizations. He and his wife live in Orchard Park, with their two sons, and daughter. In their free time, they enjoy playing soccer and golf, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
- AutismWe firmly believe, based on all available literature, evidence, and current studies, that vaccines do not cause autism or other developmental disabilities. We firmly believe that thimerosal, a preservative that has been in vaccines for decades and remains in some vaccines, does not cause autism or other developmental disabilities.
- Mental HealthOur Care Team provides evidence-based health care emphasizing the whole person including physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental health. This is achieved through mutually developed Treatment Care Plans by the Provider, patient and/or family. Behavior health is additionally supported through referrals to outside providers when deemed necessary.
- Behavioral Health
- Sports Medicine