Dr. Brian F. Sheridan

About the Doctor

Dr. Brian F. Sheridan is a pediatrician with over 21 years of experience, practicing in Albany, New York. He earned his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and completed his pediatric residency at Albany Medical Center (2003-2006). Dr. Sheridan is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Albany Medical Center, Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center, and St. Peter’s Hospital-Albany. He has earned a “Patients’ Top Choice” award with a perfect 5/5 patient rating from 16 reviews and six patient awards for making time, listening attentively, explaining clearly, great bedside manner, and being highly recommended by patients. He is accepting new patients and accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• Over 21 years of experience in pediatrics

• Patients’ Top Choice with 5/5 rating from 16 reviews

• Residency‑trained at Albany Medical Center

• Affiliated with top children’s and general hospitals in the Albany region

• Accepting new patients and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Residency – Albany Medical Center, Pediatrics (2003-2006)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Well‑child checkups and developmental surveillance

• Acute infections (otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, pneumonia)

• Asthma and reactive airway disease

• Allergies (seasonal, food, environmental)

• Atopic dermatitis (eczema) and other skin rashes

• Gastroenteritis and dehydration

• Febrile illnesses

• Obesity and nutrition counseling

• Attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Anxiety and behavioral concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

• Newborn and well‑child examinations

• Immunizations (routine childhood vaccines)

• Growth and developmental screening

• Vision and hearing screening

• In‑office rapid strep, flu, and COVID testing

• Urinalysis and point‑of‑care blood testing (hemoglobin, glucose)

• Nebulizer treatments for asthma

• Minor laceration repair and wound care

Services Offered

Dr. Sheridan provides comprehensive primary care for children from birth through adolescence. His practice emphasizes preventive care, early detection of health issues, and support for healthy development. Services include routine well‑child visits, same‑day sick visits, sports physicals, and chronic disease management (asthma, allergies, ADHD). He takes time to listen to parents and children, explains conditions clearly, and involves families in treatment decisions. The practice offers vaccinations according to CDC guidelines, developmental screenings, and coordination with pediatric specialists when needed. Dr. Sheridan also provides guidance on nutrition, sleep, behavior, and school readiness.

• Well‑child care – scheduled checkups at recommended intervals (newborn to 18 years)

• Immunizations – all routine childhood vaccines, flu shots, catch‑up schedules

• Sick visits – diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses (fever, cough, ear pain, vomiting, diarrhea)

• Chronic condition management – asthma action plans, allergy testing/referral, ADHD medication management

• Developmental and behavioral support – screening for autism, developmental delays, behavior counseling

• Sports and camp physicals – pre‑participation evaluations

• Parent education – breastfeeding support, sleep training, car seat safety, injury prevention

• Referrals – to pediatric specialists (allergy, pulmonology, neurology, child psychiatry)

Accepted Insurances

• 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

Address: 81 Schoolhouse Rd, Albany, NY, 12203
Phone: (518) 456-1211

Hospital Affiliations

• Albany Medical Center – Albany, NY 

• Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center – Albany, NY

• St. Peter’s Hospital-Albany – Albany, NY