Fairhaven Pediatrics

"I can’t say enough great things about both Dr. Amber and Amy APRN. We switched to this practice in January and have unfortunately had come in numerous times for my son’s recurring ear infections. During his first infection, which went severe very fast, Dr. Amber was promptly texting with me on the weekend to help us figure out what to do. She also backed me up and contacted an urgent care who incorrectly “treated” my son. I appreciate both Dr. Amber and Amy’s attention to detail, support and compassion. They truly love what they do and I am so grateful they are on our team!!!"

"Dr.Amber was the kindest, most patient doctor we have ever met! We drove from Canada due to subpar quality of health services here. She was patient, empathetic and went above and beyond to make us feel heard and assure that she will be available to us on chat, on short notice and even on weekends if needed. She even went a step further to give us a device free of charge which would allow us to take pics of child’s condition and share with her. Absolutely worth the drive and money! So glad we found her! Hands down the best doctor encounter."

"Dr. Amber and her staff are so fantastic! From the moment we arrived we were greeted kindly and treated with care. Dr. Amber spent time with us getting to know our family and kiddos and didn't make us feel rushed in the least. She has been easily accessible for questions and urgent care which we have unfortunately had to use on several occasions now. We are so lucky to have her as our provider and feel their office is a fantastic hidden gem!"

"Dr. Amber and the team at Fairhaven Pediatrics are phenomenal! We moved to Bellingham from Portland a little over a year ago and the most difficult part of our transition here was finding not only healthcare, but quality healthcare. We often were stuck on hold for nearly an hour to speak with scheduling, put on waitlists or would have to wait 6-8+ weeks for an appt for basic primary care, and that was only if there was an opening. Fairhaven Pediatrics far exceeds any typical healthcare experience and is a breathe of fresh air. I’m so very grateful for the care our family receives from this exceptional team. We have a 4 year old, 2.5 year old and baby on the way and the mama-anxiety that comes along with caring for young kiddos while deep in the trenches of early parenthood was all put at ease the moment we met Dr. Amber. We absolutely adore her kind, gentle, compassionate and holistic ways. Amber’s value are evident in every aspect of her clinic: - Exceptional customer service! We always speak with a human on the phone and I don’t think have ever been put on hold. If there is ever a question or concern that can’t be answered immediately, we get a call back promptly. The team is also available via Spruce messaging app. When we were having struggles in potty training, Dr. Amber lent us a book to help us along the way. - Scheduling is easy and they’re always very accommodating. Finding appt times that work while juggling multiple kiddo schedules and life is hard enough as it is and the team at Fairhaven Pediatrics makes it easy. - They care for our kiddos and go above and beyond to ensure we feel supported in all stages of childhood and parenthood. When my pregnancy became more complicated and took a turn into high risk, Amber helped me navigate and connect with proper care. - They care about making care accessible. When they were preparing to open, they took surveys on social media to see what health insurance brands folks needed them to accept in order to make the switch. Also, I appreciate that even though they’re a small clinic whose office is a cute, older house, they ensured there is wheelchair and stroller access through the back entrance/ramp to the clinic. - They actively support and engage with our local community. You’ll often find them participating in local events and I love how their office is filled with local art and murals from folks such as Sunspot Series and Ben Mann Studios and even an interactive sensory art piece for kiddos to play with in the waiting room."

"Dr. Machin and her staff are wonderful! They are kind, flexible, and so nice to work with. We were so tired of the conveyer belt pediatric offices, and have been looking for a doctor like this for 5 years. We feel so lucky to have found her practice, finally a doctor that will know our family as our children grow. We love the location of her office too, and it is decorated so beautifully. Such fun murals in the rooms. We just love this practice."