- Pediatric CareWhether you are welcoming a new baby, are adopting, are new to the area, or are transferring from another pediatrician in the community – Andover Pediatrics welcomes you!
- Primary CareIf you have a Commercial Insurance plan (you get your insurance through your job) – you’ll need to change the PCP (primary care physician) to one of our MDs.
- Emergency Care
- Infectious DiseasesDr. Chan also serves as the school physician for the Andover and North Andover Public Schools. He takes particular special professional interest in food allergy, asthma and infectious diseases. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Massachusetts Medical Society.
- ImmunizationsOur Patient Portal has been completely updated! You can now view your school forms and immunizations, pay bills online, send questions to our team and more!
- AutismHowever, she also uses a variety of other theoretical approaches, including: CBT, Solutions Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness techniques. Her work has primarily focused on anxiety, parenting support, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, adjustment challenges, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, depression, and challenging childhood behaviors.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common problem in children estimated to be about 10% of the population, and is more common in boys.
- Depression
- Mental HealthOur team of Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Therapists, Nurses and Administrative staff is our greatest asset. We work together with our patients, families, and community specialists to provide preventative care, well visits, sick visits, manage chronic health needs, behavioral and school challenges, as well as mental health needs for patients ranging in age from newborns to college students. We are proud to serve as the consulting or supervising physicians for many area camps, public and private schools, daycare facilities, and residential group homes.
- Behavioral HealthSchedule a Behavioral Health appointment by calling the Andover Pedi office or when checking out from your Andover Pedi medical appointments
- Anxiety
- Dermatology
- Sports MedicineDr. Nelken belongs to a number of organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society and The Helfer Society. He is actively involved with several committees relating to child abuse including the Mass Chapter AAP Committee on Child Abuse, the Essex County Child Death Review Team and the Essex County Child Advocacy Committee. Special interests include sports medicine, dermatology, and growth disorders, in addition to normal growth and development from infancy through adolescence. Dr Nelken has made several medical trips to Jamaica, Vietnam, Honduras, Venezuela and Bolivia over the years.
- Occupational TherapyTreatment options for ADHD and Learning Disabilities include accommodations in the classroom, occupational therapy and tutoring. Medication may also be discussed for ADHD symptoms.