Pediatricians, Inc.

Welcome to Our Practice

Pediatricians, Inc is located in Winchester, Massachusetts and provides comprehensive pediatric primary care to the surrounding communities of Middlesex and Essex counties, as well as southern New Hampshire. Our patient population spans the newborn to the college years. We have licensed laboratory services on the premises, and are in close proximity to Winchester Hospital for emergency and radiological services. Hospital affiliations include Winchester Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston, Mass General Hospital for Children, and Tufts Floating Hospital. Our pediatricians are all board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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Meet our Physicians

Dr. Mark A. Ayanian, MD, FAAP
- Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Undergraduate: Duke University, Durham, NC
- Intership: Massachusetts General Hosptial, Boston, MA
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hosptial, Boston, MA
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital, and Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children
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Dr. Kathleen M. Courtney, MD, FAAP
- Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
- Undergraduate: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, Summa Cum Laude
- Internship: Floating Hospital for Children, Boston, MA
- Residency: Floating Hospital for Children, Boston, MA
- Awards: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children
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Dr. Elizabeth Doherty, MD, FAAP

Dr. Doherty is a Winchester native who grew up here with her five siblings. She is married and has two sons. Now that she and her husband are recent empty nesters, their weekends have shifted from cheering on their kids at local sports events to visiting their colleges and watching games there. They also enjoy spending time with family on the Cape. In her free time, Dr. Doherty loves playing golf, tennis, and paddle, as well as going for walks.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT

Undergraduate: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Fellowship: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Harvard Combined Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
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Dr. Kathleen J. Fortin, MD, FAAP
- Medical School: University of Massachusetts
- Undergraduate: Tufts University, Boston, MA
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children
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Dr. Sonia Amaral Inacio, MD, FAAP
- Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
- Undergraduate: Emmanuel College, Boston, MA, Summa Cum Laude
- Internship: Floating Hospital for Children, Boston, MA
- Residency: Floating Hospital for Children, Boston, MA
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children, Boston Children’s Hospital
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Dr. Scott Schluter, MD, FAAP
- Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH
- Undergraduate: Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Awards: New England Pediatric Award, Donald Medearis Teaching Award (MGH)
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children
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Dr. Maura E. Sullivan, MD, FAAP
- Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
- Undergraduate: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
- Intership: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children
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Dr. Laura Vitale, MD, FAAP
- Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
- Undergraduate: Boston University, Boston, MA
- Internship: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Residency: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2011-2012 Pediatric Chief Resident
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Boston Childrens Hospital, Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children
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Dr. Emily Suther, MD, FAAP
Dr. Suther is a board certified pediatrician, and joined Pediatricians Inc. in July 2019. In college, she majored in Spanish, and has been on medical missions in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Dr. Suther is a Certified Lactation Counselor and has clinical interests in breastfeeding education and adolescent health. Dr. Suther grew up in Danvers and now lives locally with her husband and two children. She enjoys running Lake Quannapowitt, perfecting homemade dessert recipes, and reading all genres of books.
- Medical School: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
- Undergraduate: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
- Internship: Brown University/Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI
- Residency: Brown University/Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI
- Affiliations: Winchester Hospital, Tufts/Floating Hospital for Children
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