Elliston Pediatrics Named Exclusive Private Practice Castle Connolly Center of Excellence

Elliston Pediatrics has achieved the Castle Connolly Practice Center of Excellence designation, marking it as the first and currently only private pediatrics primary care practice to receive this prestigious healthcare recognition. Castle Connolly Practice Centers of Excellence represent premier healthcare entities employing multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctors, who represent the top 7% of practicing physicians in the United States. This recognition underscores the practice's commitment to delivering exceptional pediatric care to families in Manhattan below 96th Street and select Brooklyn neighborhoods including DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and Williamsburg.

The practice provides comprehensive pediatric primary care services through a team of four American Board of Pediatrics-certified pediatricians, all Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Notable physicians include Dr. Andrew Elliston, Dr. Michelle L. Bennett, Dr. Cherilyn Davis, and Dr. Danis Copenhaver, each bringing unique expertise and specializations to pediatric healthcare. Their services range from treating common childhood illnesses to providing prenatal support, developmental assessments, well-child exams, immunizations, and specialist care coordination.

Elliston Pediatrics distinguishes itself through a patient-centric approach that emphasizes preventive medicine, anticipatory guidance, and evidence-based treatments. The practice offers house calls and advanced telemedicine services, ensuring accessible and personalized care for children from birth to 21 years old. Dr. Andrew Elliston, who co-founded the practice in 2019 with his wife Heidi Meeker, RN, emphasizes their model's value in providing longer visits, same-day sick appointments, and direct communication with pediatricians. This approach aims to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and provide parents with peace of mind.

The Castle Connolly Top Doctors designation is based on peer nominations and rigorous selection by a physician-led research team. As Dr. Michelle Bennett noted, this recognition reflects their dedication to delivering the highest standard of pediatric care, which extends beyond clinical expertise to understanding the unique challenges of parenthood. Heidi Meeker, RN, and Co-founder/CEO, highlighted that this achievement not only demonstrates their care quality but also elevates the visibility of pediatric medicine as a critical healthcare specialty. The designation matters because it validates the practice's innovative care model and sets a benchmark for pediatric primary care excellence in urban settings where accessible, high-quality healthcare is essential for family wellbeing.