Our Favorite Local Activities & Safety Tips

Mya’s Dr.STITCH Story

Mya, Age 2 Incident: Mya lost her balance running in the kitchen. She fell and hit her face on the side of our free standing cabinet. “My experience was great. Dr.STITCH was fast in responding and getting a Dr for me to do her stitches. The doctor I had was amazing as well as her staff.” Crystal, Mya’s Mom […]

Erin’s Dr.STITCH Story

Erin, Age 15 Incident: Erin hit her head on her dresser. “FANTASTIC!!! From start to finish. I called the number provided. I was contacted within minutes with a location to meet the plastic surgeon. We were told to go to Winthrop, and when we got there to text them and they will get a hold of the doctor. We signed […]

Enjoy Safe End-of-Summer Fun While Social Distancing

For most of us, summer means fun in the sun. And while you may feel that your opportunities for outdoor activities are somewhat reduced by our current need to self-isolate, there are actually lots of things you and your family can do outside while maintaining social distancing. In fact, it’s often easier to maintain a safe environment for your family […]

Caleb’s Dr.STITCH Story

Caleb, Age 1 Incident: Caleb fell causing a laceration to his upper eyelid near his nose. “Dr.STITCH was an amazing experience. I was seen within 30 minutes of my phone call. Dr. George was kind and gentle. The procedure was done quickly and efficiently, which is not easy with a screaming toddler.” – Jessica, Caleb’s Mom […]

Preventing and Treating Dog Bites

Tips for Preventing and Treating Dog Bites Dogs can be our protectors, our exercise buddies, and our first childhood best friends. We hope that all your canine experiences are pawsitively wonderful, but unfortunately, dog bites are a common source of injuries. When dogs are scared, stressed, or sick, they may act aggressively and children can be especially vulnerable. While the […]

Ella’s Dr.STITCH Story

Ella, Age 4 Incident: Ella sustained multiple lacerations from a dog bite. “I have always heard of Dr.STITCH through friends and hoped I would never have to call them. Unfortunately, with children you never know what can happen. My 4 year old daughter got bit in her face by our dog on Christmas Eve. We went to an Urgent Care […]

Jenna’s Dr.STITCH Story

Jenna, Age 2 Incident: Jenna fell into a sharp corner of the wall causing a very deep laceration. “With my daughters cut being so deep we knew immediately that it would require stitches. While my wife was waiting to hear back from the pediatrician, I was making phone calls to see if anyone could recommend an after hour plastic surgeon. […]

Robert’s Dr.STITCH Story

Robert, Age 64 Incident: Robert walked into a closing hatch back on an SUV and needed laceration repair on his forehead. “From the first moment of trauma, I knew I was in good hands with Dr.STITCH. After meeting at the Emergency Room, we were fast tracked into a room where the doctor was calming and assuring. After all was stitched, […]

Lorenzo’s Dr.STITCH Story

Lorenzo, Age 5 Incident: Lorenzo hit his cheek on the corner of the coffee table and needed laceration repair. “Calling Dr.STITCH was the best decision ever! Dr. George was there waiting for us and he was so amazing with my 5 year old. Hands down the best and fastest experience. Thank you Dr. George and Dr.STITCH!!!” – Amanda, Lorenzo’s Mom […]

Staying Connected
While Staying Healthy

New York is gradually starting to emerge from self-quarantine, but this doesn’t mean that the threat of COVID-19 is not present. While it may be easier to get out to go to stores and other public places, people are still (rightfully) cautious and social distancing is likely to remain the norm for quite some time. By now, many of us […]