We are a private pediatrics practice that provides care to children from birth through age 21. Our office is conveniently located off Route 62 in the Beverly Hospital at Danvers building. We are directly across the street from the Massachusetts State Police Barrack in Danvers.

North Shore Pediatrics is a completely electronic medical practice with a fully integrated scheduling, billing and medical record system. Our practice is committed to providing the best possible care to your children with the aid of all possible technological advances.

North Shore Pediatrics Welcomes:

Shannon L. Dufresne, MD

North Shore Pediatrics is proud to welcome Shannon L. Dufresne, MD to the Medical Staff. Dr. Dufresne completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts and her Medical Degree at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire. She completed her Pediatric Residency at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. Dr. Dufresne is especially interested in treating children with complex medical issues and the medical home. Additionally, Dr. Dufresne has been involved with the CHaD Advocacy Project and the Hanover Diversion Program for troubled adolescents.

Dr. Dufresne will begin at North Shore Pediatrics on July 19, 2010 and will be a member of the Medical Staff at Beverly Hospital.

Christine Danis, MS, PT

Christine Danis, MS, PT has joined the medical staff of North Shore Pediatrics as a Physical Therapist. Christine graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1990 and finished her Masters in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston in 1997.

Christine specializes in orthopedics and she can treat any musculoskeletal dysfunction including chronic conditions such as scoliosis. She also can treat any chronic and acute injuries. Christine can provide assistance to families and athletes who wish to improve their performance on the playing field. Christine is available to see both children and adults in our Danvers office by appointment. She is also available to local sports teams and schools to provide programs on injury prevention. Christine is married with 4 children.

North Shore Pediatrics Wins Awards

North Shore Pediatrics was proud to accept two 2009 Reader's Choice Awards. Our office was selected as the Regional Gold winner for Primary Care Physicians/Pediatricians and the #1 Choice for Primary Care Physicians/Pediatricians in Danvers. NSP was very honored by these awards and thanks all of our patients who voted for us. You can see our awards in the lobby of our office.

What Happens When Your Child Turns 18?

Your child turning 18 is an exciting time in any family's life. It means that your son or daughter is moving into adulthood and is probably ready to transition from high school to college or the working world. Among all the changes and excitement that you and your child are going through are changes in the rules and laws governing your child’s health information and medical records.

On your child’s 18th birthday, Federal law dictates that doctors, nurses, and medical offices can no longer discuss your child's health conditions, medical records or illness with the parents. We can only discuss those matters with the patient themselves. When you call to book an appointment, speak with nurse triage or a physician, or request copies of medical records our staff will have to decline your request unless your son or daughter has signed a release giving us permission to discuss these matters.

Your child must be specific in the release as to what information we can discuss and release to you. Your child has the right to notify us that they do not want any information released to parents or only certain information. North Shore Pediatrics has developed a form for your child to complete and sign and return to us. We will keep this form on record in your child's chart and it can stay in effect until it is changed by your child or until he/she has transitioned to an adult care provider.