Joan A. Magner

Joan A. Magner, M.D., F.A.A.P.

To the Patients and Families of Center for Pediatric Medicine,

It is with mixed emotions of joy and some sadness that I am announcing my intention to retire from active pediatric practice in June of 2019. It has been an incredible journey thus far, and I am so grateful for all that my patients have taught me.

The transformation of caring and genuine concern goes full circle between us. An additional bonus for me has been the added joy of caring for the “2nd generation children”, whose grandmothers I fondly refer to as my “80’s Moms”. It’s an extra special visit when they come along.

This has been a difficult decision for me simply because I love my job! My colleagues and staff at CPM have helped to create an environment of professional and personal care as well as a “second family” for me. Many wonderful friendships have resulted over the years.

I look forward to redirecting my love of pediatrics in some volunteer activities and plan to stay connected to CPM as well.
It’s been an honor for me to have a part in caring for our patients over the past 36 years. I wish everyone well, and please know that you have the best group of pediatric professionals caring for your children! Fondly

Dr. Joan Magner

We are open Nights, Weekends & Holidays - Offering Care 362 Days a Year!

After Hours

Center for Pediatric Medicine is here for your pediatric needs 24.7, 365 days a year! We understand that your child may get sick outside of CPM’s normal office hours.

How does after-hours work:

  • Monday – Thursday: our offices will close at 9:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Friday.
  • Friday- our offices will close at 6:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Saturday.
  • Saturday- our office will close at 2:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Sunday.
  • Sunday- our office will close at 1:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Monday.

During the hours we are closed we are readily available to assist you with any urgent clinical concerns you may have.

You can call any of our office locations or 203-790-0822. You will be promoted with an after-hours message. If you select option 1 you will be connected with CPM’S after-hours answering service team. The after-hours team will gather all of your child’s information (Patient's first and last name, best contact number, and health care concern). This message will be sent to “Rainbow Babies” an experienced triage service that CPM uses to assist us with clinical after-hours calls. A trained triage nurse will call the patient back and provide the recommended clinical advice. If the triage nurse needs more assistance they will reach out to one of CPM’s on-call providers for the night. CPM’s on-call provider will call the patient directly and continue to evaluate your child over the phone. All phone call encounters are followed up with a call the next day from CPM’s triage department.

If it is a life-threatening emergency please call 911.

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