COVID-19 Vaccine Information
PHCA is offering the COVID-19 vaccine at ALL of our office locations to eligible patients, patients’ families and friends 5 years and older. The vaccine may be administered at any office visit, and can be safely co-administered with other routine immunizations, including the influenza vaccine. The clinicians at PHCA encourage all eligible patients to receive the vaccine in order get the best protection against COVID-19. Appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can easily be scheduled through the MyChart Patient Portal.
For additional information regarding the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, we highly recommend the COVID vaccination education page published by Boston Children’s Hospital.
Welcome to PHCA-Salem!
The physicians and nurse practitioners of Pediatric Health Care Associates (PHCA) have provided primary medical care to children and adolescents on the North Shore of Boston for over 40 years. We look forward to helping you keep your children healthy, safe, and happy. Our practice is able to offer the widest range of clinical services and appointment availability of any pediatric practice in the region without sacrificing the quality, family-centered care you and your child will receive at each of our offices
PHCA-Salem is conveniently located in the Vinnin Square retail region of Salem. This makes PHCA-Salem a great option for families living in nearby Marblehead, Swampscott, Lynn and Beverly. There is ample on site parking, and the office is easily accessible for families with carriages and strollers, or individuals who need handicap access.

PHCA-Salem office
600 Loring Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-741-8366
Fax: 978-741-4530
Office hours:
- Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Urgent appointments on weekends, after hours, and holidays are available in our Peabody office
Primary care services in Salem

Providers in Salem
Read more about Richard Cuneo, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody and Salem
Read more about F. Susan Davis, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody and Salem
Read more about Jill Diamond, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody and Salem
Read more about April Harper, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Melrose and Salem
Read more about Connie Kim, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Melrose and Salem
Read more about Vicky Ruleman, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Lynn and Salem
Read more about Stuart Pergament, MD, FAAP
Director, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Salem and Stoneham
Read more about Marina Podstrelova, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody and Salem
Nurse Practitioners in Salem
Read more about Melanie Pierre, RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Health Care Associates
* Sees patients in Peabody and Salem