Meet our pediatric team
Kira Lawton, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Languages spoken:
English
Q&A with Dr. Lawton
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Pocahontas
What is your favorite children's book?
My favorite children's book is Dr. Seuss "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish". I love rhyming books and colorful imagery.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Bead & jewelry kits
Who is your greatest inspiration?
My childhood pediatrician inspired me. I realized that women can be physicians and help children to thrive.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with family, enjoying the arts, and traveling.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
I enjoy working with families, watching children develop, and taking a comprehensive approach to healthcare. I am passionate about prevention, advocating for children, the well being of the child and the family as a whole.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
When I meet families and patients I believe that I take a comprehensive approach to providing culturally competent care. I listen to parents concerns, respect patient privacy, I explain medical terminology, I review the plan of care and consider the social determinants of health that can impact my patient's quality of life. I seek to provide medical interventions and connect families with community support to give children their best chance to thrive.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
Our practice includes a diverse population of patients. In order to accomodate patients with special needs, our offices have rooms that are wheelchair accessible, we allow telehealth visits, we provide referrals to the NYS OPWDD program, we can provide additional time for medically complex patients, we make sure to review the parents' concerns and discuss the plan of care.
Where to find Dr. Lawton:
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