Kids on the Common Pediatrics
An uncommon approach to caring for children and the families who love them

Welcome!
We are pleased to present an online resource for the parents of our wonderful patients!
Who We Are
Kids on the Common Pediatrics is a practice led by Dr. Rugo Focht, a pediatrician with over 30 years of experience. It has been designed with the input of a Parent Council to meet the needs of children and their families. The practice is built on a model of holistic care where a child's physical, developmental, emotional, and spiritual needs are considered while providing education, support, and parental advice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE 07/29/2026:
Due to staff training, the office will be closed tomorrow morning, Wednesday 07/29/26, from 8am-1pm. We will re-open at 1pm.
Please call the office if any urgent question or concern arises to have us paged between 8am-1pm. If the phone line doesn't work the direct line to our answering service is (661) 328-2000. If you have an emergency please call
9-1-1.
REMINDER:
Just a reminder regarding school excuse notes for your children: The office can only provide school excusal notes after a patient is seen in office or if the illness was documented in the chart via a phone call. If we forget to provide a school note after a visit, please don’t hesitate to call the office for one. Thank you!
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
Urgent Care Hours: Sunday starting at 9am by appointment only
To make an appointment please call our office at (508) 466-7120.
For Emergencies, please call 9-1-1.
NOTICE:
Beginning August 3rd 2025, our Sunday hours will be beginning at 9am.
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Cigna
Harvard Pilgrim
Allways
Tufts Public Health
United Healthcare
- Please verify with your insurance company that Dr. Barbara Rugo Focht is indeed in network and designated as the patient's primary care provider.