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Your Pediatrician Friend

Do you wish you had more time with your Pediatrician to ask all your kid-related questions?

Doctors have a lot on their plates. They have expectations to see as many patients as possible, and often have administrative duties. This leaves less time for their patient visits than they would desire. And reaching your doctor with your questions has gotten more restrictive and expensive—most health systems are now charging for phone calls and portal messages. And, it can be time consuming, as you wait on hold, play phone tag, or try to navigate a difficult patient portal. But, as a parent, you still have a lot of questions! Your child is the most important thing in the world to you. Do you ever wish you just had a friend who was a pediatrician? Who you could reach out to with all of your questions and provide treatment for those simple kid problems like pinkeye and swimmer’s ear?

Well, let me be Your Pediatrician Friend!

My Services

  • Unlimited Text Messaging

    Text Dr. Harrington questions about your children. A subscription includes unlimited questions about all your children (that’s right—your membership includes all your children for a flat fee!). This is meant to be a supplement to your primary care provider. I can also help you decide if you need to be seen by your regular primary care doctor, and provide limited medical care (including prescriptions, if needed) for the following illnesses: rashes, pinkeye, swimmer’s ear, colds, vomiting and diarrhea. Please note that I will not diagnose and treat ear infections, strep throat, or other ailments needing oral antibiotics over text. Please note that I will not be available for immediate response 24 hours a day, every day. Generally, between 7 am and 8 pm you can expect a response within 2 hours. You should not reach out to me for emergencies-instead call 911 or your primary clinic’s after hours line.  **This service is just available to residents of Minnesota.

    Monthly |  $100

    3 Months | $275

  • Virtual Consult

    Sometimes a face-to-face visit just feels better. Consider this option if you have a lot of questions, or something more in-depth to discuss. This can be a great option if your child is struggling in school, having a lot of behavior issues, or you just want to talk to me! I’d be happy to help! I will not be diagnosing and treating mental health issues, like anxiety, depression or ADHD. However, I can help you know how to start the process and refer you to the right people. Please note that this service is just available to residents of Minnesota.

    30 minutes |  $100

    60 minutes |  $200

  • Newborn Package

    Welcoming a newborn is exciting, but also stressful. Many new parents feel overwhelmed with worry and questions. My newborn package includes unlimited text messaging for your baby’s first month, so you can get reliable answers to allay all your concerns. Also, you will have a 30 minute prenatal virtual consult, plus a weekly 30 minute virtual consult for the first 4 weeks of your new journey as a parent. During these visits we can address all your concerns, as well as discuss development, sleep and normal newborn cares. Start your journey off with the best support! Please note that this service is just available to residents of Minnesota.

    $500 for the package

  • Education

    Access a library of pediatric-focused education created by Dr. Harrington. You will find videos, print materials, and dosing guides.

    Free!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A: My goal is to be more accessible than your triage line, more personal, and not lead to more charges. When you call to ask a question at a typical doctor’s office, you leave a message, wait for a nurse to call you back, then wait for the nurse to talk to the doctor. Or you may not have a chance to talk to the doctor at all, and are just told that you need to make an appointment. With Your Pediatrician Friend, you will always be communicating with me–not a triage nurse, a covering physician or AI. By taking out the middleman, we can have more efficient and effective communication. You can text me questions and photos, get my impressions, and even get treatment for some issues, all in one interaction. No more playing phone tag or waiting for the doctor to call you back.


  • A: Your Pediatrician Friend has a limited membership, to avoid lack of access or lack of a personal feel. In my private clinical practice, I had over 2,000 patients. By having just a fraction of that patient load in this new model, patient communication can be more manageable.  Also, I know that you are all reasonable people, and will respect my time. As a one woman show, it would not be sustainable for me to answer questions throughout the day and night. I expect that people will be thoughtful about the timing of their texts, understanding that I have a family and other obligations.

  • A: Generally you could expect a response within 2 hours between the hours of 7am and 8 pm. There will be extenuating circumstances when I am unreachable, because that is life! But, I would let you know if that were to happen.

  • A: For simple cases of pinkeye, swimmer’s ear, eczema, ringworm and impetigo, I could prescribe medication, if needed, after a text exchange. It is possible, however, that upon my questioning I discover something that I think needs to be evaluated in a clinic setting. In those instances, I would refer you back to your regular doctor.

  • A: I have not received any investor funding, so am unable to offer bargain basement prices. Further, you are paying for high-quality answers from a board-certified pediatrician with 20 years of clinical experience every time you send a question! I believe the personalized approach from a trusted resource is worth the cost.

  • A: I have a medical license in the state of Minnesota, and regulations prohibit telemedicine across state lines. Other entities offer their services in multiple states because they have multiple providers from many different states that are employed by their organization. At Your Pediatrician Friend, it is just me!

  • A: Yes! Anytime I prescribe medication, I would send a visit summary to your regular doctor. I feel it is important that your regular doctor has a full picture of your health.

  • A: At this time, Your Pediatrician Friend is a purely virtual-based healthcare service.

  • A: No, I do not accept insurance. You are free to check with your insurance company or HSA to see if they would cover my services, but you will be charged directly for services.

  • A: I will bill your credit/debit card or bank account directly each month (for monthly subscriptions) or every 3 months (for 3 month subscriptions) for your membership, starting from the time of sign-up. You will be automatically charged monthly/every 3rd month depending upon the type of membership selected. Cancellation is available anytime (see link at bottom of page for policy).