Telemedicine
Telehealth Virtual Visits
Northwest Hills Pediatrics is dedicated in continue to deliver quality healthcare to our patients and families during this unique time.
We are very pleased to continue to offer telehealth visits for our patients and families.
All the Northwest Hills Providers can do secure technology-enabled video virtual visits. We are now ready to open this service more generally. In the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic and “social distancing”, this is an invaluable tool for us to continue providing medical care and behavioral health services while reducing the need for you to come to our office.
All the Northwest Hills Providers can do secure technology-enabled video virtual visits. We are now ready to open this service more generally. In the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic and “social distancing”, this is an invaluable tool for us to continue providing medical care and behavioral health services while reducing the need for you to come to our office.


How to start Telehealth Visit
Hours: 8:30am-5pm – Call any main office number to set up a virtual or office visit.
You can only click on the link below if you have already spoken to a staff member or provider at our office. You will be given a specific time that the provider will be available.
Select your provider from the list below, enter the patient name, and enable camera. This can be done via phone or PC
Select Your Provider

Edward Kavle, MD
FAAP

Edward Kavle, MD
FAAP
Education: B.S., Yale College (New Haven, CT); M.D., Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
Certification: Board Certified in Pediatrics Residency: Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital, Chief Resident (Pittsburgh, PA) Areas of Interest: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD); Learning Disabilities; Asthma and Allergies
Certification: Board Certified in Pediatrics Residency: Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital, Chief Resident (Pittsburgh, PA) Areas of Interest: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD); Learning Disabilities; Asthma and Allergies

Jason Perkel, MD
FAAP

Jason Perkel, MD
FAAP
Education: B.S., in Neuroscience at Brown University (Providence, RI); M.D., Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC)
Residency: Tulane Hospital for Children/Ochsner Foundation (New Orleans, LA) Areas of Interest: Obesity and Weight Reduction; Allergies; Growth and Development; Inpatient Pediatrics; Vaccines and Public Health
Residency: Tulane Hospital for Children/Ochsner Foundation (New Orleans, LA) Areas of Interest: Obesity and Weight Reduction; Allergies; Growth and Development; Inpatient Pediatrics; Vaccines and Public Health

Timothy Grogean, MD
FAAP

Timothy Grogean, MD
FAAP
Education: B.S., Rice University (Houston, TX); M.D., Tufts University (Boston, MA)
Residency: University of Connecticut (Hartford, CT); Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Hartford, CT) Center Areas of Interest: Allergies; School Health; Sports Medicine
Residency: University of Connecticut (Hartford, CT); Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Hartford, CT) Center Areas of Interest: Allergies; School Health; Sports Medicine

Alison Gilbert
PA-C

Alison Gilbert
PA-C
Education: Emmanuel College (Boston, MA); B.S. in Biology, University of Saint Joseph (West Hartford, CT); MSPAS, USJ School of Physician Assistant Studies
Certification: Board Certified Physician Assistant Areas of Interest: Obesity Prevention; Gynecology; Young Adult LGBTQ Support
Certification: Board Certified Physician Assistant Areas of Interest: Obesity Prevention; Gynecology; Young Adult LGBTQ Support

Sara Benjamin
APRN

Sara Benjamin
APRN
Education: BSN, Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT); MSN, University of Saint Joseph (West Hartford, CT)
Certification: Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Areas of Interest: Adolescent Health, Asthma
Certification: Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Areas of Interest: Adolescent Health, Asthma

Ally Weir
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CPEN

Ally Weir
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CPEN
Education: DNP, Rush University (Chicago, IL); BSN in Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Certification: Credentialed by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Areas of Interest: Asthma, Allergy/Immunology, and Breastfeeding
Certification: Credentialed by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Areas of Interest: Asthma, Allergy/Immunology, and Breastfeeding

Karina Engelke
APRN, PNCB-BC, CPON

Karina Engelke
APRN, PNCB-BC, CPON
Education: MSN Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA); BSN University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
Certification: Credentialed by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in Pediatric Primary Care; Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation in Pediatric Oncology Areas of Interest: Hematologic Disorders, Immunizations, Newborn and infant care
Locations: Avon, Torrington, Winsted (Per Diem)
Certification: Credentialed by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in Pediatric Primary Care; Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation in Pediatric Oncology Areas of Interest: Hematologic Disorders, Immunizations, Newborn and infant care
Locations: Avon, Torrington, Winsted (Per Diem)

Sherry Blair
APRN

Sherry Blair
APRN
Education: B.A. in Biology, Lafayette College (Easton, PA); MSN, Yale School of Nursing (New Haven, CT)
Certification: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care; Experience in Acute Care and Pediatric Surgery Areas of Interest: Office Procedures; Infant Care; Breastfeeding; Obesity
Certification: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care; Experience in Acute Care and Pediatric Surgery Areas of Interest: Office Procedures; Infant Care; Breastfeeding; Obesity

Kate Pesce
APRN

Kate Pesce
APRN
Education: Duke University (Durham, NC); B.S. in Biology, Boston College (Boston, MA); MSN Connell School of Nursing
Certification: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Areas of Interest: Adolescent Health and Gynecology
Certification: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Areas of Interest: Adolescent Health and Gynecology

Kimberly Joerg
DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC

Kimberly Joerg
DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC
Education: DNP, University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT); M.S. in Nursing, Yale University (New Haven, CT); B.S. in Nursing, Saint Joseph College (West Hartford, CT)
Certification: Credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Pediatric Primary Care Areas of Interest: Childhood Obesity; Breastfeeding; Immunizations
Certification: Credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Pediatric Primary Care Areas of Interest: Childhood Obesity; Breastfeeding; Immunizations

Jessica Haggett
FNP, AANC- BC

Jessica Haggett
FNP, AANC- BC
Education: FNP- M.S. in nursing, University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT); B.S. in Sports Medicine, Elon University (Elon, NC)
Certification: Credentialed by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Breast Feeding Specialist Areas of Interest: Sports Medicine, School aged/Teen/Adolescent behavior/mental illness, Breast Feeding, Child Hood obesity, Exercise/Physical health
Locations: Avon, Torrington (Per Diem)
Certification: Credentialed by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Breast Feeding Specialist Areas of Interest: Sports Medicine, School aged/Teen/Adolescent behavior/mental illness, Breast Feeding, Child Hood obesity, Exercise/Physical health
Locations: Avon, Torrington (Per Diem)

Sheri Knox
APRN

Sheri Knox
APRN
Education: MSN Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA); BSN University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
Certification: Credentialed by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in Pediatric Primary Care; Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation in Pediatric Oncology Areas of Interest: Hematologic Disorders, Immunizations, Newborn and infant care
Locations: Avon, Torrington, Winsted (Per Diem)
Certification: Credentialed by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in Pediatric Primary Care; Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation in Pediatric Oncology Areas of Interest: Hematologic Disorders, Immunizations, Newborn and infant care
Locations: Avon, Torrington, Winsted (Per Diem)