Tiffany Schumaker, D.O.

Ever need a pediatrician who’s right by the East River but still easy to reach from the subway? Tiffany Schumaker, D.O. sees kids up on the 3rd floor of the Helmsley Tower at 505 East 70th Street, a spot that parents around Yorkville and Lenox Hill already use when school physicals or summer camp forms pile up. The building sits between the FDR and the quiet side streets, so you’re never stuck in midtown traffic while trying to make a same-day appointment.

From newborn check-ups and flu shots to sports clearance and ADHD follow-ups, they handle the usual slate of childhood care without the usual runaround. You can expect the same doctor at every visit, which cuts down on repeating the same story to a new face every time. The office also keeps evening hours one or two nights a week, so working parents can swing by after the commute instead of taking a half-day.

Directions are simple: punch the address into your phone or pull up the map and walk from the 6 train at 68th Street–Hunter College. The tower lobby has a security desk, so give yourself an extra minute if it’s your first time. Street parking is metered, but the garage under the building offers a discount if you validate upstairs.

If you’re setting up a new-patient visit or just need to refill an inhaler prescription, ring (646) 962-3442 and ask for the scheduler. Most slots open up two to three weeks out, so it’s worth calling before the cough turns into a fever. Kids on the Upper East Side have been coming here for years—you might even see a classmate in the waiting area.