Know the whole child
We follow your child’s development over time and consider their health in the context of your family.
A practice built around your family.
Thoughtful, evidence-based pediatric care with the accessibility and personal attention of a small, independently owned practice.
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Our story
Port Care Pediatrics was created with a simple vision: to provide children and families with exceptional pediatric care in a warm, personal setting where they feel known, heard, and supported.
Port Care Pediatrics was founded and is owned by Christine Zahler, CPNP, a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Port Washington resident. She is joined by Kristin Gullo, CPNP, a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on the Port Care clinical team.
At Port Care Pediatrics, families can expect evidence-based medical care along with the accessibility and personal attention of a small, independently owned practice. We want parents to feel comfortable asking questions, children to feel safe walking through our doors, and families to know that the people caring for their children truly know them.
More than a visit.
We believe pediatric care is built over time—through trust, thoughtful questions, and genuine partnership.
Listen with intention
We make room for questions, concerns, and the details that help families feel understood.
Guide with evidence
We pair current, evidence-based medicine with clear education, prevention, and practical guidance.
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner perspective.
Christine and Kristin bring a unique perspective to pediatric primary care. Their training combines advanced medical education with the nursing model of care—a foundation that places particular emphasis on listening, education, prevention, and caring for the whole child.
That philosophy shapes the way we practice at Port Care. Pediatric care is about more than diagnosing an illness or completing an annual physical. It is about knowing your child, understanding your family’s concerns, answering your questions, and building a relationship based on trust.
Meet Christine and KristinA bright, welcoming place for families.
From the cheerful yellow door to the comfortable waiting room, Port Care was designed to help children and parents feel at ease.
Rooted in Port Washington.
For Christine, opening Port Care Pediatrics felt like coming home—to the community where she lives and to the families she has cared for over many years.
