The best start for your child—care designed for their highest potential

Have your pediatrician by your side—whether in our calm, unhurried Tribeca office or in the comfort of your home.

Our Story

After working in some of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, Dr. Donmez recognized what was missing in modern pediatrics: time, access, and a true connection with families.

Parents valued her calm, unhurried, and nonjudgmental approach—care that felt supportive and accessible rather than rushed or clinical.

First Steps Pediatrics was created to offer a more personal, thoughtful experience for families who want more from their pediatric care.

First Steps Pediatrics

Bringing concierge pediatrics to Tribeca and Lower Manhattan—through in-office visits or care in your home, with direct access to your pediatrician for thoughtful, ongoing guidance throughout your parenting journey.

 

In-person and home visits options

Conveniently located in Tribeca, our office is designed to feel calm, private, and unhurried.

No crowded waiting rooms or long delays—just timely visits and space to ask questions, so you leave with clarity and confidence.

  • Our son has severe asthma and she has helped guide our family through the most challenging experiences and helped us to find the right specialists to get his asthma under control. She is a great listener and helps find solutions that work for your family structure. She is so wonderful with kids of all ages. Dr. Donmez is one of a kind!!!!

    —Adam Cohen

  • Dr. Donmez has been our pediatrician for several years, caring for both of our children. She’s incredibly thorough, warm, and has a great sense of humor that always puts the kids at ease. We feel very lucky to have her.

    —Stine Nielson

  • My family adores Dr. Donmez. We met her when our preemie son was just a few days old and she has provided nothing but exceptional care since then. She's attentive and thorough - I've never felt rushed through an appointment - and I always leave with a clear understanding of what we've discussed. The genuine affection she has for our son is more than I could have hoped for (and the feeling is mutual!) My family feels so lucky to have found her. I cannot recommend her more highly!

    —Becky Heller

  • Where do I even start! Dr. Donmez really has been a god sent for our family. When our son was sick and hospitalized she not only checked in on us everyday but stayed in constant contact advocating with the hospital for our son. This level of care is something our family will forever be grateful for.

    —Athena Johnson

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Membership is $5,000 annually. Monthly payment options are available, and we offer preferred pricing for families enrolling more than one child.

  • Yes. We are in-network with major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare. Medical services—such as well visits, sick visits, labs, and vaccines—are billed through insurance.

  • Membership covers non-covered services such as direct access to your pediatrician, extended visits, care coordination, parent coaching and ongoing support between appointments.

  • We provide vaccine guidance grounded in scientific evidence, while also respecting parental autonomy. Our goal is to have thoughtful, informed discussions so families can make decisions with clarity and confidence.

  • Yes. We offer both in-office visits in Tribeca and home visits for families in Lower Manhattan and surrounding areas.

  • We care for children from newborn through adolescence, with a particular focus on the early years of development.

  • Yes. We offer prenatal consultations to help you prepare, ask questions, and feel confident going into those early weeks.

  • Yes. We intentionally keep our practice small to provide a higher level of access, responsiveness, and personalized care.

  • Yes. With a background in both general pediatrics and subspecialty care, Dr. Donmez works closely with top specialists and helps coordinate care to ensure nothing feels fragmented.

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