Dr. Brian F. Sheridan

Name: Dr. Brian F. Sheridan

Specialty: Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Affiliation(s): Albany Medical Center; Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center; St. Peter’s Hospital-Albany

Location: Albany, New York

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1093819120

About the Doctor

Dr. Brian F. Sheridan is a distinguished pediatrician whose career reflects a deep and enduring commitment to the health and well-being of children at every stage of development. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, one of the world’s oldest and most internationally renowned medical institutions, before returning to Albany to complete his pediatric residency at Albany Medical Center from 2003 to 2006. This local residency training established the strong community ties that have defined his career, and he has continued to serve the Albany region as a trusted pediatric physician for more than two decades since.

Dr. Sheridan currently practices general pediatrics and holds hospital affiliations with three prominent Albany-area medical centers, including the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center — a dedicated children’s facility within a nationally recognized academic medical center. His association with St. Peter’s Hospital-Albany, ranked #14 in New York, further underscores the high-caliber clinical environment in which he practices. Patients and families consistently award Dr. Sheridan the highest possible ratings across all six evaluated experience categories, including his ability to answer questions thoroughly, his attentiveness during appointments, and the quality of his follow-up care. He actively accepts new patients and welcomes families from across the Albany metropolitan area.

Education & Training

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons Ireland

Residency: Pediatrics — Albany Medical Center (2003–2006)

Fellowship/Additional Training: General Pediatrics subspecialty practice with over 21 years of continued clinical development

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Sheridan provides diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of a comprehensive range of pediatric health conditions, including:

• Common childhood illnesses including colds, flu, ear infections, and strep throat
• Asthma and reactive airway disease in children
• Seasonal and environmental allergies
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties
• Childhood anxiety, behavioral, and emotional health concerns
• Eczema and pediatric dermatological conditions
• Childhood obesity and nutrition-related concerns
• Growth delays and developmental milestone concerns
• Gastrointestinal conditions including reflux, constipation, and stomach pain
• Urinary tract infections in pediatric patients
• Childhood diabetes and metabolic disorders
• Fever management and acute infection care
• Immunization-preventable diseases
• Minor injuries, wounds, and acute pediatric trauma

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Sheridan provides a broad range of clinical procedures and services within his pediatric practice, including:

• Well-child examinations and comprehensive health assessments
• Newborn and infant evaluations
• Childhood immunizations and vaccine administration
• Developmental and behavioral milestone screenings
• Vision and hearing assessments
• Growth tracking and body mass index (BMI) monitoring
• Nutritional counseling and dietary guidance for children
• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment planning
• School, sports, and camp physical examinations
• Allergy and asthma evaluations and management plans
• Mental and behavioral health screenings
• Specialist referral coordination for complex pediatric needs

Services Offered

Dr. Sheridan’s practice at 81 Schoolhouse Rd in Albany offers families a warm, welcoming, and clinically comprehensive pediatric care environment. From a newborn’s first wellness visit to the health management needs of teenagers, Dr. Sheridan provides continuity of care that families can rely on throughout every stage of childhood development. His approach emphasizes preventive medicine, ensuring that each child receives age-appropriate screenings, vaccinations, and health education to support a strong foundation for lifelong wellness.

For children managing ongoing health conditions such as asthma, ADHD, allergies, or chronic infections, Dr. Sheridan develops detailed, personalized care plans and maintains consistent follow-up to monitor progress and adjust treatment as circumstances evolve. Families particularly value his unhurried appointment style and his genuine willingness to listen and answer every question thoroughly — qualities that set him apart and earned him six patient experience awards. His affiliations with multiple respected hospital systems in Albany also ensure that when inpatient or specialist care is needed, patients have seamless access to some of the region’s best medical resources.

Services include:

• Newborn, infant, and well-child wellness checkups
• Comprehensive preventive care and immunization programs
• Developmental, behavioral, and cognitive milestone screenings
• Chronic condition management including asthma, ADHD, and allergies
• Acute illness and infection diagnosis and treatment
• School, sports, and camp physical examinations
• Growth monitoring, nutritional counseling, and obesity prevention
• Vision, hearing, and general health screenings
• Mental and emotional health assessments for children and adolescents
• Specialist referral coordination and care continuity
• Responsive follow-up care and patient communication
• Telehealth services (contact the office directly for availability)
• Online appointment booking available for new and existing patients

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Sheridan accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicaid coverage:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts – Medicare, PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Highmark – EPO, PPO
• NY State Medicaid – Medicaid
• Regence Health Plans – PPO
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 81 Schoolhouse Rd, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 456-1211

Hospital Affiliations

• Albany Medical Center — Albany, NY
  • Ranked #23 in New York
• Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center — Albany, NY
  • Dedicated pediatric hospital within Albany Medical Center
• St. Peter’s Hospital-Albany — Albany, NY
  • Ranked #14 in New York