Bringing Healthcare Home: Dr. Sara Dumond and Pediatric House Calls
Dr. Sara Dumond of Pediatric Housecalls
In an era where technology has redefined how families work, learn, and even grocery shop, healthcare has often lagged behind.
Want to schedule a future checkup at your local pediatrician? Get ready to wait on hold. Hope you like the music! Does every doctor use the same hold music?
Parents can order diapers at midnight with the tap of a button. But when your child spikes a 103-degree fever at 2 am, good luck. Do you wait it out and worry or drag a miserable kid to the emergency room?
How hasn’t anybody fixed this problem?
That’s the problem Dr. Sara Dumond wanted to solve with Pediatric Housecalls. By bringing high-quality pediatric care directly into families’ homes, even at the most conventionally inconvenient times, she’s created a healthcare model that feels less like an appointment and more like an ally.
On the PHC website, one of the tenets of their mission reads, “nothing replaces a good old-fashioned face-to-face, person-to-person connection.”
Could that be more true in 2025?
A Personal Story: When PHC Saved the Day
One of our favorite things to do is profile an incredible service or solution that has saved our behinds — big time. That’s exactly what happened a few years ago.
When I was in active labor with my third child, my oldest was entering day three of a very high fever. Isn’t that always the way? Instead of touring our local hospital from ER to maternity ward and back, I phoned Pediatric Housecalls.
They came straight to my home, tested my son for everything under the sun, communicated a treatment approach to his worried grandparents, and let me focus on my other, um, labor-heavy to-do.
That was the third or fourth time we had used PHC, and I would never go back.
In a moment when any parent would feel overwhelmed, Dr. Dumond’s team provided calm, competent, compassionate care — all from the safety and comfort of our home.
It feels a little like a Jane Austen novel, just with a little more mucus. Instead of racing to an ER, battling a waiting room filled with other ailments, and waiting forever for care, I can keep my family comfy and resting as care comes to us!
That’s what sets Pediatric Housecalls apart.
The Philosophy Behind Pediatric Housecalls
Housecalls are far from a new idea, but it harkens back to a time where community and humanity were a little more central to everyday life.
Pediatric Housecalls is restoring the human side of medicine. Dr. Sara Dumond, a board-certified pediatrician with years of clinical experience, knew parents wanted more than “appointment slots.” They wanted a partner who could adapt to the unpredictable nature of kids’ health.
Her model is simple yet radical:
On-demand availability. Parents can request care in moments of urgency instead of waiting days for a clinic slot.
In-home visits. Children can be seen in their pajamas, in their own beds, surrounded by the comfort of home.
Tech-enabled convenience. With telehealth support, mobile diagnostics, and easy scheduling tools, Pediatric Housecalls uses technology to make access seamless rather than stressful.
The result? A healthcare experience that mirrors the flexibility families expect from the rest of their lives.
Why This Matters for Families
Every parent knows kids don’t get sick on a schedule. Fevers start at night — usually Friday night. Stomach bugs arrive just before Santa Claus is set to fly down the chimney.
Ear infections flare up the day before summer vacation ends. It’s almost comical.
Traditional healthcare systems aren’t designed for this reality, but PHC thrives on this shaky and unpredictable foundation.
If you’ve ever counted down the minutes until urgent care opened, if you’ve ever sat with your child laid out in a jam-packed waiting room, if you’ve ever watched your child’s breathing for an entire night, then imagine this scenario instead:
1. Peace of Mind in Crisis
Instead of making judgment calls alone, parents get expert guidance without delay. Never let the question "Is this bad enough for the ER?" loop inside your own head again. That reassurance, even before treatment begins, is priceless for peace of mind.
2. A Safer Environment
Avoiding crowded urgent care clinics means less exposure to germs. For newborns and medically-fragile children, that protection is crucial. For children who are terrified by the doctor, this allows a safe space to start to feel better. Imagine being treated while nuzzles in your favorite rocket ship glow-in-the-dark sheets?
3. A More Accurate Picture
By seeing children in their home environment, Dr. Dumond can pick up on factors a clinic might miss. This includes sleep arrangements, nutrition habits, even family dynamics that impact a child’s health. They might even notice that you could use a better humidifier!
4. Care for all the Kids
Parents don’t have to figure out how to juggle siblings, nap schedules, babysitters, or work conflicts. Everyone stays home, and the doctor comes to them.
It’s healthcare designed around families, not the other way around.
The Tech That Makes It Work
Some might picture house calls as a quaint, old-fashioned throwback—sort of like when we likened the experience to a scene out of Pride and Prejudice. However, the service uses smart technology to make old-school care viable in today’s world.
Mobile diagnostics allow providers to run labs and tests on-site.
Secure telehealth platforms enable quick follow-ups or initial triage.
Easy scheduling tools give parents flexibility to book when they need it most.
Digital records ensure seamless communication between Pediatric Housecalls and families’ regular pediatricians. No more ferrying paperwork from office to office. You have enough stuff to remember.
By blending technology with personal touch, they offer the best of both worlds. This hybrid model that puts humans first while harnessing the efficiency of modern technology.
What Sets Dr. Sara Dumond Apart
Plenty of pediatricians are smart, skilled, and compassionate. We love them.
But what makes Dr. Dumond stand out is the vision she’s built into her business:
A Family-First Perspective
She doesn’t just treat the child or the ailment. Instead PHC is built to support the entire household. Whether that’s reassuring a stressed parent, coordinating with grandparents, or checking on siblings, her care acknowledges the reality of family life.Courage to Challenge the System
Instead of accepting the limitations of traditional clinics, Dr. Sara Dumond designed something new. That entrepreneurial spirit is as rare as it is essential in modern family care.Consistency and Trust
Families don’t feel like “cases.” They feel like partners. Speaking from experience, once you get a pediatric house call, you are unlikely to miss the fluorescent lights and parking garages that come with your local healthcare establishments.
A Healthcare Model Families Deserve
Healthcare is often described as “broken” and it’s no wonder why. Long wait times, rushed visits, and confusing bills are just the beginning of the mess. It’s no wonder families feel frustrated. But Dr. Sara Dumond and Pediatric House Calls prove there’s another way.
By combining technology, accessibility, and deep compassion, Pediatric housecalls is reshaping expectations for reliable, personal healthcare.
For parents juggling work, kids, and the unpredictability of daily life, that’s revolutionary.
The Bigger Picture: Why Family Tech Companies Really Matter
This article is part of our ongoing series on family and health tech companies that are changing the world for better. These innovators are building solutions for the messy, beautiful chaos of modern parenting.
From scheduling apps to community platforms to services like Pediatric Housecalls, these companies share a common mission: make life easier, healthier, and more connected for every family.
When parents talk about what they need, the answers are simple: health and safety. Dr. Sara Dumond and Pediatric Housecalls provide exactly that—from the comforting convenience of your own home.
And that’s what truly sets Dr. Sara Dumond apart.
