About Our Practice
Don't ever settle when it comes to your child's health!
Trustworthy, Experienced
Our providers have extensive, specialized training in the care of kids from birth through college and are committed to medical excellence. They pride themselves on providing smart, convenient, and up to date care. Our physicians are board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and have cared for thousands of children over the years.
Convenient, Reliable
We are here for you when you need us! We promise to get your child a same-day sick appointment, when needed. Our patients do not have to settle for urgent care trips when they are sick. We also offer telehealth visits 5 days a week!
Holistic, Mindful
We believe in minimal intervention. There are often excellent natural treatments that do not involve medicines. We are committed to using medication only when truly necessary. Prevention is much better than treatment!
Supportive, Nurturing
Parenting is a wonderful, but often overwhelming experience. We get it! Our providers and nurses are a trustworthy, gentle, and reliable resource to help guide you through whatever challenges parenting throws your way. Our office is a safe place where you will be heard, and your values will be respected.
Hunter was born and raised in the North Country, and grew up in Philadelphia, NY. Loves jet skiing on the River, any kind of racing, fitness and health, and spending time with her family and golden retrievers.
Hunter thinks that children and adolescents make the best patients, but is especially interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness, childhood development, encouraging early literacy, and skin care.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Biology from St. Lawrence University (2022); Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Clarkson University (2025).
Board Certification: Certified by the NCCP.
Hunter Hewitt, PA-C
Katie was born and raised near Scranton, Pennsylvania and relocated to North Country in 2021 with her husband, Josh.
She is a mom to a precious baby girl and a rescued lab mix, Bluey. She enjoys cooking and hiking in her free time.
Katie loves all things peds, but is especially enthusiastic about puberty, mental health, and gynecology.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences from Gannon University (2021); Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Gannon University (2022).
Board Certification: Certified by the NCCPA
Katherine Lamberti, PA-C
Dr. Daniel is originally from Southeastern Pennsylvania, she has relocated to Upstate NY with her adorable, silly, and energetic son and daughter. They very much enjoy exploring the outdoors and spending lots of time out on the water together! She enjoys cooking, bike-riding, days at the beach, family campfires, watching her children play, and reading a good book .
She has a special interest in breast-feeding, growth and development, and preventative care specifically focused on reducing screen time, promoting safe sleep routines, increasing physical activity,
maintaining healthy eating habits, and spending more time reading books.
Medical School: Graduated in 2009 from Tufts University School of Medicine, located in Boston, Massachusetts
Pediatric Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, completed in 2012
Board Certification: The American Board of Pediatrics
Dr. Daniel, MD, FAAP
Dr. Dashnaw (you might have known her as Dr. McGregor!) is a North Country native and grew up in Gouverneur, NY. Mom to a beautiful baby girl and 2 Labrador retrievers. Plays the violin. Loves spending time with family and friends, the outdoors, fitness and nutrition, and all things sports.
She thinks all areas of pediatrics are amazing, but has a special interest in cardiology, infectious disease, and neonatology.
Medical School: Graduated in 2018 from SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Pediatric Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University at St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (2018-2020)
Golisano Children’s Hospital, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY (2020-2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Dr. Dashnaw, MD, FAAP
Dr. Oliva is a mom of 3 crazy kids and two goldendoodles. Loves reading, skiing, broadway theater, and cheering on her kids from the sidelines. Originally from Southern California, but fell in love with the beauty and community here in Northern NY.
Dr. Oliva has a special interest in evidenced based medicine, infectious disease, behavioral health, early literacy, and nutrition.
Medical School: Graduated in 2011 from George Washington University of School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
Pediatric Residency: Golisano Children’s Hospital SUNY Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Dr. Oliva, MD, FAAP
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Caressa Flowers, BSN, RN, CPPM
Practice Manager
