Concierge Pediatric Care
by Dr. Nilay Donmez
Highly personalized, relationship-based pediatric care with direct access to your doctor — in our Tribeca office or in your home.
Dr. Nilay Donmez is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and triple board-certified pediatrician providing concierge pediatric care from newborn through childhood. Families receive unrushed visits, same-day support, direct access between appointments, and home visits when needed.
Educated in both Europe and the United States, Dr. Donmez combines rigorous, evidence-based medicine with a thoughtful, prevention-focused approach tailored to each child and family.
Modern pediatric care doesn't stop at the office. During virtual visits, our at-home exam device allows us to evaluate your child's ears, throat, skin, and more in real time. Whether you're at home or traveling, many concerns can be assessed without an unnecessary trip to the office or emergency room.
Why families choose First Steps Pediatrics
No waiting rooms or rushed visits
Direct access to your pediatrician, including weekends and after hours
Newborn preparation, feeding & sleep guidance starting in pregnancy
Same-day appointments
House calls available
Thoughtful, relationship-based care
Meet the Founder
Dr. Nilay Donmez is a triple board-certified pediatrician — a distinction held by only a small number of pediatricians nationwide.
She completed her pediatric residency at Texas A&M University and subspecialty fellowship at Children’s National Hospital /George Washington University, with additional training at renowned institutions including Boston Children’s Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Ospedale San Raffaele in Italy. Her experience across different healthcare systems and cultures shaped her belief that while pediatrics is grounded in science, exceptional care must also reflect each family’s culture, values, and individual needs.
Through years in large medical systems, Dr. Donmez witnessed a recurring frustration among parents — limited access, rushed visits, and a lack of personalized guidance. She founded First Steps Pediatrics to offer a different model: one centered on time, access, and thoughtful, relationship-based care, particularly during the critical early years of a child’s development.
Her approach is shaped by both American and European training — combining the rigor and precision of U.S. medicine with a more holistic, thoughtful perspective on child development and family care.
Dr. Nilay Donmez has been recognized as aCastle Connolly Top Doctor— an honor awarded through a rigorous peer nomination process, recognizing physicians for their clinical excellence and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Beyond the practice, Dr. Donmez is passionate about making reliable pediatric information more accessible, educating parents around the world through her growing community, @doctorforkids on Instagram.
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Contact us
Curious about our concierge pediatrics care? Whether in our Tribeca office or the comfort of your home, we’d love to hear from you—contact us to get started.