Welcome to Canterbury Pediatrics, where children come first, and where pediatricians and parents work together to provide exceptional medical care for kids.  We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, comprehensive services to children from birth through adolescence, and we’re glad you’ve chosen us as your children’s medical home.

Whether it’s your child’s first visit to our office, or a routine well-child checkup, we strive to make sure you and your child are always comfortable and informed.  We take the time to talk to parents to help you understand your child’s needs, and we equip you with the knowledge necessary for promoting a lifetime of optimal health and wellness.

We invite you to take a few moments to explore our informational website and familiarize yourself with our practice.  Our website gives you easy access to our pediatric practice, including directions, hours of operations, payment policies, information about our physicians and our services, and even a link to request an appointment.

We want to thank you for choosing Canterbury Pediatrics for your child’s medical care and welcome you to our practice.  Our friendly and highly knowledgeable staff is available to support and assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.  For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact our office today!

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Meet the Providers

  • Marilyn Smith
    M.D., F.A.A.P.

    Dr. Marilyn Smith is an exceptionally skilled pediatrician who strives each day to treat her patients with optimal care.  She has a vast fund of knowledge in pediatric medicine and has been a pediatrician for over 20 years.  Dr. Marilyn received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Yale University and then earned her MD at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine.  She completed her residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.  In 1999, Dr. Marilyn was selected as Top Doctor by Connecticut Magazine and again in 2006 by New York Magazine.  She more recently received a Patients’ Choice recognitions award.  Dr. Marilyn has a cheerful personality that puts her patients and families at ease.  She truly enjoys what she does.

  • John Tsalapatanis
    M.D., F.A.A.P.

    Dr. John Tsalapatanis is an experienced, Board Certified Pediatrician who has dedicated his life to keeping his patients healthy and happy.  Dr. John graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Fairfield University.  He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies and trained in pediatrics at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ.  In his third year of residency training, he served as Chief Resident.  Having been a pediatrician for over 20 years, it’s no surprise that Dr. John has grown a special bond with his patients making the visit to the doctor an enjoyable experience.  Child care is not solely an occupation; it is a living that Dr. John pursues with a passion.

  • Gretchen Carlin
    A.P.R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

    Gretchen is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She loves working with children of all ages but has a special passion for providing breastfeeding support. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has been providing breastfeeding support for more than 4 years. Gretchen graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Geography. After six years as an Army Officer, she switched careers and earned a Master's of Science in Nursing from Boston College. During her time at Boston College, she had clinical placements at Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital as well as several independent Pediatric Primary Care practices. Gretchen aims to build strong relationships with families to foster each child's growth, development and health. 

  • Jane Donnelly
    A.P.R.N.

    Jane is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Jane received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Quinnipiac University and has worked as a registered nurse for over 10 years. She obtained her Master's of Public Health from Southern Connecticut University and her Master's of Science in Nursing from Yale University. Jane's young children motivate her to bring evidence-based medicine and practice in an easy to understand style to children of all ages. 

  • Chelsea Gallagher
    A.P.R.N.

    Chelsea Gallagher, APRN is board certificated with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Quinnipiac University in 2010, and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Southern Connecticut State University in 2018.  Chelsea worked as a pediatric nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital for 9 years and as a pediatric APRN in Naugatuck, CT for 4 years.  Chelsea is passionate about providing quality, comprehensive care to her patients and families. She takes pride in advocating for her patients’ individual healthcare needs.

Testimonials

  • "I can trust the health of my children with Canterbury Pediatrics"
    Stephanie De Leon
  • "The best pediatricians to take your kiddos to. My kids love seeing Dr. Smith when they’re sick"
    Jennifer R.
  • "The care and compassion of Dr. Smith and staff are what keep us coming back to Canterbury Pediatrics"
    The Johnson Family

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Hours of Operation

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Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Same Day Sick Appt. Only

Sunday:

Appt. made per on-call doctor