Live Well Pediatrics PC – Dr. Melissa Segal

Live Well Pediatrics PC, Dr. Melissa Segal is a pediatric medical practice in Waldwick, New Jersey, serving families across Bergen and Rockland Counties. The practice provides comprehensive care for children from birth through adulthood, including wellness visits, school and sports physicals, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Melissa Segal has been the lead physician since 2001, previously serving as part of the practice known as Dr. Stacey M. Hecht, P.A. She is board-certified in general pediatrics and has specialized interests in early childhood development and the care of premature infants. The practice emphasizes a personalized, compassionate approach, aiming to build lasting relationships with families within a community-based medical home setting.

Dr. Segal is on staff at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and has served as the school physician for the Ramsey School District for over a decade. Her medical training includes a residency in General Pediatrics completed in California, and she earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School after graduating from Barnard College. The practice offers services such as preventive care, developmental monitoring, and treatment of both common and complex pediatric health issues, with care delivered by a team of physicians, nurses, and office staff dedicated to the well-being of each child.

The practice is located at 171 Franklin Turnpike, Suite 110, in Waldwick, New Jersey. It sits on Franklin Turnpike, a main road, and is situated about a tenth of a mile from Hamilton Square, a shopping mall, and approximately 0.3 miles from the Erie Railroad Signal Tower, Waldwick Yard, a local museum. The office is also within a short distance of the Waldwick train station and Superdome Sports, a nearby sports center.

The practice is known for its long-standing presence in the community, having served families since 2001, and is recognized for its consistent, family-centered care. Dr. Segal’s deep roots in the region and her role in local education further reinforce the practice’s commitment to the health and development of children in Bergen and Rockland Counties.