Kelby Maher DO

Dr Maher joined Highland Pediatrics in July of 2008

Education & Professional Commitments: Hamilton College, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Children’s Medical Center. Kelby serves as the site leader for the Neonatology Department at Charlton Memorial Hospital. 

Life Beyond the Office:  Kelby is the proud father of two children, and he enjoys kayaking, running and skiing.

Interview with Dr. Maher 

Q. What did you want to be when you grew up? 

Dr. Maher:  A pediatrician

Q. What advice do you have for new parents? 

Dr. Maher:  99% of the weird things baby do are normal for babies. The "hiccups", "the sneezes", "the funny breathing patterns" are part of every baby's "start up program". Learn the normal things. Also, sleep! If you don't sleep then it will be easier to get stressed. If you get stressed, then the baby gets stressed. 

Q. What is something on your bucket list? 

Dr. Maher:  Circumnavigate a large island in my sea kayak.

Q. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? 

Dr. Maher:  Cherry Garcia by Ben and Jerry's

Q. Who is your favorite Superhero and why?

Dr. Maher:  Aquaman- The oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth's surface and contain 97 percent of the Earth's water and he gets to explore all of it. Also, he rides a sea dragon. Full disclosure, the 2018 movie was terrible, but I felt obligated to finish it.