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Next Step Pediatrics

Dr. Jeffries Bucci & Dr. Melissa E. Lancer
Towson: 7600 Osler Dr. Ste 311
Parkton: 214 Mt. Carmel Rd Carmel Rd. Parkton, MD 21120
Phone number: 410-296-2300

We are a well established six practitioner pediatric practice in Northern Baltimore County with offices in Towson and Parkton, Maryland. Providers include Dr. Jeffries Bucci, Dr. Melissa Lancer, and nurse practitioners Charlotte Chudy CPNP-PC, Samantha Gerding CPNP-PC, and Emily Delfino, DNP, CPNP-PC/AC. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Please feel free to request a complimentary 'meet the doc' visit by calling the main office. Our Towson Office is 7600 Osler Drive, Suite 311 Towson Maryland 21204
Phone number: 410-296-2300
Our Parkton office is located at 214 Mt.

01/14/2026

What are we seeing this week? Eczema
WHAT IS IT- Eczema is a common skin condition that causes redness, dryness and itchiness to the skin. It is not contagious and there is no cure to it, but there are some things we can do to try to help it!
HELP HYDRATE THE DRYNESS: We recommend bathing your child every day to every other day, pat dry and apply a gentle moisturizer to their entire body to "lock in" the moisture.
HELP REDUCE THE ITCH- Help prevent scratching as much as possible with keep your child's nails short. Consider wet wraps after bathing.
HEAL IRRITATED SKIN: Sometimes prescribed ointments such as steroids are necessary to help with inflammation.

Follow the link for more tips to help with eczema!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/How-to-Treat-and-Control-Eczema-Rashes-in-Children.aspx

01/12/2026

So much fun celebrating our team (and their families) at our annual holiday party this last weekend!

01/08/2026

With the recent change to the CDC immunization schedule we wanted to share that Next Step Pediatrics will continue to follow the vaccine schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Attached you will find a statement from the Maryland Department of health along with the AAP recommended vaccine schedule.

We are happy to answer any questions or discuss concerns you may have regarding immunizations during your child’s visit!

12/31/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Hours Update ✨🎄

As we head into the New Year, we want to share our upcoming office hours:

📅 Tuesday, 12/31 – Open for sick visits only in our TOWSON LOCATION
🎉 Wednesday, 1/1 – Closed in observance of New Year’s Day

We will resume our normal hours again on Friday, 1/2, opening in both offices.

Wishing all of our families a happy, healthy New Year! 💙🥳

12/23/2025

✨🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at Next Step Pediatrics! 🎄✨

We wish you and your families a joyful, healthy holiday season filled with special moments together.

Our office will be open tomorrow, 12/24 in the TOWSON OFFICE ONLY for sick patients. If your child isn’t feeling well, we’re here to help. This will be a reduced day, so please call us when we open at 830 to schedule a same day sick appointment, or utilize our "quick sick" hours from 815-930.

We will be CLOSED on 12/25.

Both locations will be open again on Friday, 12/26.

Thank you for trusting us with your children’s care. Stay safe, stay well, and enjoy the holidays! ❤️👶🏼🎁

12/22/2025

So much fun showering our medical assistant, Brittany last week. Congratulations! We are so excited to meet your little guy!!

12/15/2025

What are we seeing this week? INFLUENZA (FLU)
WHAT IS IT: s an illness caused by a respiratory virus. The flu can spread rapidly through communities, as the virus is passed person to person.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS: A sudden fever (usually above 100.4°F or 38°C), headache, body aches, and being a lot more tired than usual, sore throat, dry-hacking cough, stuffy, runny nose and some children may throw up (vomit) and have loose stools (diarrhea).
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT: Supportive care including treating your child's fever with tyelnol and motrin and drinking lots of fluids. *Antiviral therapy may be indicated for some children and requires a visit to the office and a prescription. This is started within 48 hours of symptoms beginning so please call the office to schedule an appointment if you think this is indicated.
HOW TO PREVENT THE FLU- The flu shot is the best defese against the flu and severe complications.

11/26/2025

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our patients!

We are closed tomorrow, 11/27 for the holiday. We will be open again on Friday, 11/28 in our TOWSON LOCATION ONLY for sick visits. This will be a reduced day, so please utilize our walk in hours from 815-930 or call for a same day sick appointment.
We will also be open on Saturday 11/29 at our TOWSON location (like usual).

11/24/2025

What are we seeing this week? ECZEMA
What is it?- Dry, itchy, patches on the skin. it is very common affecting 1 in 4 children.
What causes it?- Eczema is caused by a disruption in the skin barrier. Typically this runs in family and both genetics and environment play a role.
What does it look like: In babies, eczema usually starts on the scalp and face. Red, dry rashes may show up on the cheeks, forehead and around the mouth. In young school-aged children, the eczema rash is often in the elbow creases, on the backs of the knees, on the neck and around the eyes.
How is it treated: Use sensitive soaps, lotions and detergents. Apply a thick ointment moisturizer immediately after bathing. Sometimes topical steroids are prescribed in more severe cases.

Follow the link below for more tips to treating eczema!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/how-to-treat-and-control-eczema-rashes-in-children.aspx

11/12/2025

***Important Recall of ByHeart Formula due to possible link to infant botulism cases. **
Slides from the American Academy of Pediatrics

11/10/2025

Cold weather is coming!
Friendly reminder that bulky coats and snowsuits should not be worn under the car seat harness. Tips for keeping your child warm:
-Keep the carrier part of the car seat in the house
-Get an early start
-Dress your child in thin layers
-Use a coat or blanket over the straps
-Use a car seat cover ONLY if it does not have a layer under the baby

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Winter-Car-Seat-Safety-Tips.aspx

11/05/2025

Resources for feeding your family during the Government Shutdown:
-Check your EBT card balance: if you have funds left over from last month they should still be available to use
-Find a local foodbank: Use the link Feedingamerica.org to find one near you
-Look for state or local emergency food help: you can use findhelp.org or 211.org food resource finder to search for these programs.
-If you are having trouble affording formula, please reach out to us or WIC. Kind reminder that it is not safe to water down formula or make homemade formula.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Community/Pages/feeding-your-family-during-the-government-shutdown-what-to-do-if-snap-benefits-are-delayed-or-reduced.aspx

Address

7600 Osler Drive, Ste 311
Towson, MD
21204

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+14102962300

Website

http://buccilancermd.com/

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We are a well established four practitioner pediatric practice in Northern Baltimore County with offices in Towson and Parkton, Maryland. Dr. Jeffries Bucci, Dr. Melissa Lancer, Samantha Myles, C.R.N.P and Kathleen Machoney, C.R.N.P. offer over 30 years of combined pediatric experience. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Please feel free to request a complimentary 'meet the doc' visit by calling the main office. Our Parkton office is located at 111 Mt. Carmel Rd./Ste. 500, behind to the pharmacy. The phone number for this location is 410-343-0900.