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At Child and Adolescent Health Specialists, PC, our physicians believe that the best healthcare for children is provided in partnership between families and health professionals. We value your insight and perspective as a parent. Therefore, we are committed to fostering open communication and mutual respect. We are dedicated to exceeding your expectations.


Child and Adolescent Health Specialists, PC
223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Suite 201
Cohasset, MA 02025
Phone: 781.383.8380    Fax: 781.930.1791

 

Our Specialists

Robert F. Belknap, MD, MPH, FAAP
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Board-certified in both developmental-behavioral pediatrics and general pediatrics, Bob’s expertise encompasses a wide range of problems facing children and their families. He specializes in problems of attention and learning as well as Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Dr. Belknap also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Floating Hospital for Children, Tufts Medical Center.

Jocelyn R. Healey, MD, FAAP
General Pediatrics
Board-certified in general pediatrics, Joy’s professional interests include infant/toddler care, asthma, and childhood injury prevention. She has been a certified Child Passenger Safety technician with special training in the proper installation of car seats.

Arlene L. Dijamco, MD, FAAP
General and Integrative Pediatrics
Arlene is a board-certified general pediatrician as well as an integrative pediatrician, combining the best of complementary and alternative medicine with conventional medical care. Her professional philosophy revolves around caring for the whole child -- mind, body, and spirit.

Alisa Vollmer Wincze, PhD
Adolescent and Adult Psychology
Alisa is a licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She assists children, adolescents, and adults.  Dr. Wincze’s research has focused on the treatment of stress and anxiety disorders.

Dina O’Neil, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathology
Dina is a licensed speech pathologist with 16 years of experience working in public and private schools as well as private therapy.  Ms. O’Neil works with all types of language and phonological disorders and specializes in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Our Services

  • An inviting, child-friendly, state-of-the-art office environment
  • Convenient office hours Mon-Sat with evening access
  • Emergency access to one of our pediatricians available 24/7
  • Specialization in developmental, behavioral, and learning problems
  • On-site clinical psychologist, speech therapist and lactation counselor
  • X-ray, lab, children's dentistry, and physical therapy in our building

Our Affiliations

Dr. Belknap, Dr. Healey and Dr. Dijamco are pleased to be on the full time staff of South Shore Hospital as well as members of the South Shore Physician Hospital Organization, Inc. (SSPHO). South Shore Hospital is the largest and most comprehensive health care facility in the region. The SSPHO includes physicians in 30 specialties and coordinates care with Children's Hospital and New England Medical Center for additional subspecialty services.   

Call us at 781.383.8380 if we can assist your family in child or adolescent health care.

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The founding philosophy of our practice was to provide comprehensive pediatric care in a personalized manner. Drs. Healey and Dijamco are superbly trained general pediatricians who seek to understand your child’s health care needs in the context of the family. They do not share weekend or evening emergency responsibility with any other practice. We endeavor to have your child always see the same physician at every visit, to the extent possible. Our General pediatric practice services the towns of Cohasset, Scituate, Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Weymouth, Marshfield, Hanover, Pembroke, Abington, the Bridgewater’s, Braintree, Quincy, Rockland, Randolph and Whitman. As associates with SSPHO, Children’s Hospital and Tufts University Medical Center, our referral base for specialty care is extensive. Located in the Cohasset Family Health Center, we are fortunate to have available in our building, Quest lab, X-ray department, Children’s dentistry, physical therapy, dermatology as well as adult health care services.

The addition of Integrative Pediatrics provides an additional and unique service we can offer to include holistic and complementary treatments and referral to reputable practitioners. Dr. Dijamco is a graduate of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine program, and is experienced in osteopathic manipulation including craniosacral therapy, diet and nutritional counseling for appropriate vitamins, supplements and herbal therapies. Dr. Dijamco can offer counseling to promote a balanced life style. Our network includes referral to traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, infant massage, acupuncture, Reiki, yoga, mind body as well as traditional practitioners.

Dr. Belknap is one of fewer than 1000 developmental-behavioral specialists in the nation certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Our Developmental Behavioral Practice reaches families from Cape Cod to Brockton to the North Shore as well as communities in between. Children are seen at all ages. We are especially interested in the early detection and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, children are seen for disorders of learning, sensory processing, anxiety and mood issues. In addition to in-depth diagnostic evaluations, the behavior problems associated with developmental disorders are addressed comprehensively, often in collaboration with other professionals on our staff. When needed, psychopharmacological agents can be prescribed and monitored. Dr. Belknap is a member of the teaching faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine in the division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Boston Floating Hospital for Children.

We are proud to offer psychology services with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, speech and language services as well as referral to appropriate providers for physical and occupational therapy, audiology, ABA, and educational support services.