About Us
We are a pediatric practice located in the Elmwood neighborhood of West Hartford. We accept Husky, Tricare, and most commercial insurances, and we are currently accepting new patients. Our pediatric practice was established in 1983 by Dr. Chitra Ramanan, one of the founding members of Collins Medical Associates—a group of like-minded primary care physicians dedicated to providing excellent patient care. Over the years, the practice has gradually evolved from a solo practice into a three-provider office, now led by Dr. Ishrat Quadri, alongside Dr. Persis Thomas and Semone Roach, A.P.R.N. We take pride in being a Patient-Centered Medical Home, allowing us to deliver safe, high-quality, affordable, and accessible care.
Many of our patients have been with us for generations, and we are delighted to now care for their children and even grandchildren!
Meet The Team
Ishrat Quadri, M.D.
Physician
Dr. Quadri attended Columbia University School of General Studies. She then worked 2 years teaching high school physics and chemistry at a school for special needs. She then attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed pediatric residency at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. She started working with Collins Medical Associates in 2000. Her special interest are childhood obesity, migraines, developmental disorders, depression, anxiety and ADHD. In her free time, she likes to travel, spend time with her family, garden and read.
Persis Thomas, M.D., I.B.C.L.C.
Physician & Lactation Consultant
Dr. Thomas completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut and medical school at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She then went on to do her pediatric residency at Hasbro Children's Hospital/Brown University. Dr. Thomas joined Collins Medical Associates in 2022. Dr. Thomas has a special interest in newborn and breastfeeding medicine and has completed additional training to be a lactation consultant. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family, hike and cook.
Semone Roach, A.P.R.N.
Nurse Practitioner
Semone graduated from the University of Saint Joseph with a degree in Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been with the practice since 2011. She loves interacting with the children and their families and watching them grow throughout the years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Chelsea Bellview
Office Manager
Milly Santiago
Receptionist/ Medical Assistant
Saleha Adabi
Receptionist
Marissa Lee
Medical Assistant
CONTACT
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1162 New Britain Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
Call or Text: 860-236-3084
Fax: 860-561-5961
In case of an emergency:
(after office hours)
Call: 860-236-3084
If the doctor is unreachable please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911
VISIT
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Monday - Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Upon Request, appts can be made 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Tuesday & Thursday
TeleMedicine conference available Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
