Alexis Lieberman MD, Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

02/10/2026

Check out this free movement program!

01/31/2026

Children, please enjoy magnet tiles while we talk with your parents at the Ardmore office, temporarily still at 100 Church Rd. in Ardmore, but moving just up Lancaster in a few months. 

01/26/2026

The new tree is in progress in the Philly office!

11/30/2025

Fairmount Peds Holiday Bowling Party. Happy Holidays Everyone!

11/09/2025

Recall of Byheart formula due to botulism.

If your baby consumed recalled formula for botulism, immediately stop use, throw it away, and thoroughly clean surfaces that came into contact with the product. Monitor your baby for symptoms like constipation, a weak cry, poor feeding, and muscle weakness; if they develop any symptoms, seek immediate medical attention, especially if they have difficulty breathing or abnormal movements. It is a medical emergency and needs to be treated promptly by a healthcare professional.
Immediate actions
Stop using the product: Do not use the recalled formula. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.
Clean thoroughly: Wash any items, bottles, and surfaces that may have touched the formula with hot, soapy water.
Monitor for symptoms
Watch for the following symptoms, which may appear between 3 and 30 days after exposure:
Constipation (often the first sign)
Weak cry
Poor feeding, difficulty swallowing, and excessive drooling
Lethargy or irritability
Weak muscles, leading to floppiness (weakness in arms, legs, neck)
Drooping eyelids
Breathing difficulties
When to seek medical help
Contact your pediatrician immediately if your baby is showing any of the symptoms mentioned above.
Go to the emergency room immediately if your baby has difficulty breathing or abnormal movements.
Early treatment with an antitoxin can prevent the toxin from causing further damage, so prompt medical care is crucial.

Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

10/31/2025

Fairmount Pediatrics does Halloween! 

10/30/2025

A Happy Way to book appointments is on our website, from the Schedule Online button and the Yellow Zoc Doc buttons. Please don't do it the Sad Way, on the portal!

10/29/2025

Food info!

Hey, Philly! Did you know you can get FREE groceries and meals at food sites across the city? No ID or paperwork required, just show up!

Find a site near you: phila.gov/food.

10/22/2025

We are looking for a couple of special people to join our staff, both a medical assistant and a front desk receptionist. Must LOVE kids! Reach out if it’s you or a friend.

10/12/2025

Flu is already here! I recommend a flu shot!

09/30/2025

Glad to see this! Debuts Sat Oct 4!

09/25/2025

Here’s the American Academy response to your questions about acetaminophen, leukovorin, and autism.

​Autism is a complex complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely in how it affects children. It is increasingly linked to genetics, but there is no single reason why some children have autism. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational...