About
Dr. Brenda Anders Pring earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Colorado. She holds board certification in pediatrics and co-founded Essential Pediatrics to build the kind of longitudinal, relationship-driven care she believed every child deserved.
Dr. Pring currently serves as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She teaches at Harvard Medical School and has testified before state legislatures on children's health issues. In Newton, she serves on local health boards and school medical advisory groups. She lives in Newton with her husband and two children, and brings both clinical expertise and firsthand experience as a parent to every family she sees.
Education & Training
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Colorado
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Anders Pring right for?
Dr. Pring is a strong fit for families seeking a long-term pediatric relationship from newborn through young adulthood. Parents who want direct access to their child's physician, including after hours, will find her practice model well-suited to their needs. She works closely with families navigating chronic conditions or complex care coordination. Her background in pediatric policy and advocacy makes her especially effective for families with children who have intersecting health and school-related concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pring sees children from newborn through college age. She follows patients across every developmental stage, building a continuous relationship with each child and family over the years.
Yes, Dr. Pring holds board certification in pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency training at the University of Colorado.
Yes. Families can contact Dr. Pring directly by call or text seven days a week, including after hours. That direct access is a core feature of the Essential Pediatrics membership.
Yes. When a child needs a specialist, Dr. Pring personally coordinates the referral and follows up. She stays involved so families are never left to navigate complex care on their own.
Dr. Pring serves as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She teaches at Harvard Medical School and has testified before state legislatures on children's health issues. She also serves on local health boards and school medical advisory groups in Newton.
Yes. Dr. Pring offers telemedicine, and the membership extends that access to families traveling and students away at college.
Dr. Pring provides well-child visits, annual physicals, immunizations, developmental screenings, newborn and infant care, breastfeeding guidance, and sleep support. She also manages chronic and complex care for children with ongoing health needs.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026