Dr. Schumacher is a passionate advocate for child and adolescent health and wellness. She takes a holistic approach to managing all patient concerns, no matter how small. She is passionate about the rights of children and young adults to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.
Dr. Schumacher has practiced medicine in Farmington since 2015, after leaving her positions at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Meriden Pediatric Associates, in Connecticut. Her husband is a native of Cornville, near Skowhegan, and she has loved being closer to family and friends again! She has two children, Elsa (age 8) and Sigrid (age 5). They are both students in RSU 9. Dr. Schumacher and her family live at home in Farmington with their two 'COVID kitties,' Chocolate and Coconut.
Kerri is a lifelong resident of Franklin County and a passionate and active member of our community. Kerri is a graduate of Mt Blue High School and has been employed by both LEAP (as a direct support professional for adults with developmental disabilities), and Franklin Memorial Hospital, working almost her entire career in the outpatient pediatric setting. She earned her Certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting in 2017 and is constantly looking to expand her knowledge base and skill set, in order to offer her patients the highest level of pediatric care available in Franklin County.
Ashley is also a lifelong resident of Franklin County. She is a skilled and compassionate medical assistant who specializes in pediatrics. Previous to working with Fiddlehead Pediatrics, she was employed at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
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