SP Docs

01/27/2026

Patients: please be very careful in our parking lot! Black ice is tricky.

01/27/2026

INCLEMENT WEATHER LATE OPENING the office will
open at 9am 1/27/26

01/23/2026

INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING ALERT:

Due to the imminent weather event, we are going to be CLOSED on Monday 1/26/26.

Pediatric families: If you have a medical concern, please use the Athenahealth portal messaging system, the doctors will monitor it throughout the day. If you do not have portal access, call our after-hours number 443-481-3061.

MDVIP patients: text or call Dr. Schmidlein on his cell number.

We expect to be open on Tuesday, but please continue to check our website for updates.

12/12/2025

Dr. Faith Hackett and Dr. Jacalyn Ginsburg are pediatricians at SPDocs in Severna Park, Maryland, and they continue to support the long-standing medical recommendation that all newborns receive the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

Their position aligns with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), both of which recently reaffirmed their commitment to the universal birth dose following a federal committee's vote to restrict it.

Please call the office and speak to a licenses RN or your child's physician if you have any questions or concerns about the Hepatitis B vaccine. 410-647-8300

Website: spdocs.com

12/12/2025

As influenza, RSV and respiratory illness cases rise in Maryland...

SPDocs in Severna Park maintains a policy of offering same-day sick appointments for its patients to ensure children can be seen by their primary board-certified pediatrician rather than an urgent care center.

Scheduling Same-Day Appointments
Phone Hours: The office begins answering calls at 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday.

Scheduling Guarantee: The practice uses schedule templates that reserve sick-visit slots throughout the day, even when only one physician is on duty, to guarantee same-day availability.

Direct Access: Calls are answered by live medical receptionists—not phone trees—who can book appointments or connect you to a registered nurse (RN) for triage in seconds.

11/10/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-prevention/immunizations/pages/multiple-vaccinations-at-one-time.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=HC-Professional&utm_campaign=HC.org%20Pro%20Update%20November%202025

The vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for use in all children do not interfere with each other and, as needed, can be safely given together during a single visit. The immunization schedule is created to ensure they are as effective as possible to protect your child fr....

11/03/2025

Donation collection starts today!! If you need help bringing in donations, please ask anyone in the office. Thank you!!

10/31/2025

We encourage you to participate in our efforts to support local friends and neighbors in need. Donation boxes are located in our main waiting area, door 206, and are available for drop-off Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm. Please feel free to contact our office at 410-647-8300 with any questions.

10/09/2025

09/24/2025

https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/fact-checked/fact-checked-vaccines-safe-and-effect-no-link-to-autism/

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Many studies have looked at this and found no link.

08/29/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/follow-pediatricians-for-trustworthy-content-on-childrens-health.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA%5FMessage%20From%20President&utm_campaign=All%20Member%20Aug%2028

Dr. Hackett and Dr. Ginsburg hope you find this article interesting.....

As you read up on things that affect your child’s health, you may come across false rumors or outdated ideas—especially on the internet and social media. It’s important to find trustworthy, up-to-date information. That can be hard when the internet and social media can elevate falsehoods and p...

08/29/2025

Holiday Closing Notice:
The office will be closed on Monday September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.
If you have a medical concern and need to reach the physician on-call, our after hours number is 443-481-3061. If you have an emergency, call 911 immediately.
The doctors and staff wish everyone a safe and Happy Labor Day!