An Integrated Approach

I bring a balanced approach to my practice. On one hand, I come from a rather progressive family. My mother is a well known midwife, an active leader at La Leche League, and the founder and president of Mother Nurture, a doula company. My father was one of the first consumer reporters, always questioning big companies and fighting for the little guy. I myself bring a little cynicism to Western medicine—I am proud to say that at our practice, we distance ourselves from pharmaceutical companies and resist being influenced by those seeking profits through healthcare.  

On the other hand, I am an astute well-trained academic physician from top institutions. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Biological Basis of Behavior, and then attended the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) for medical school. I came back to the East Coast to complete my pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. I stay current with the “latest and greatest” by attending medical conferences, reading pediatric journals, and working closely with the best pediatric sub-specialists. In my profession, it is crucial that we stay on top of the recent research, evidence-based medical practices, as well as results from well done placebo-controlled double-blinded unbiased studies. 

I am also board certified. The American Academy of Pediatrics requires that doctors take a number of exams in order to become board certified. These exams are difficult, covering issues that a sub-specialist would typically manage, such as rare genetic syndromes, or management of diabetic ketoacidosis or septic shock from bacterial meningitis.

Community Involvement

I am very involved in the Brooklyn community, speaking at Ellen Chuse’s birthing classes, Families First, and Baby Bites Brooklyn. In addition, I was the pediatric expert for A Child Grows in Brooklyn, a wonderful website for families with children. At the site you can find my advice on a host of pediatric issues, such as newborn care, asthma, allergies, starting solids, colic and vaccines, as well as reviews on our practice.  I have led interactive discussion groups at the Dodge YMCA as well as PS 29.   I live with my wife and daughters in Cobble Hill and thoroughly enjoy being part of this wonderful neighborhood!

I also have a ton of experience working with children of all ages.  I always knew I would spend my life helping children, and have worked in daycare centers, umpiring for little league, tutoring, mentoring, doing research on development in infants, as well as ADHD into adolescence.  In all, it's been over 37 years that I have worked with children, and that experience allows me to give my families that seasoned advice on what is common enough to be called normal versus what is concerning enough to raise a flag and investigate.  

NYU Cobble Hill

In April, 2023 I became the pediatric medical director in the brand new state of the art NYU Cobble Hill location on 70 Atlantic Avenue.  I have been in Brooklyn for over 17 years now and I know the entire community is excited for this amazing medical institution, recently ranked #3 of best hospitals in the entire US, to be right here in the neighborhood!

I have been thrilled with the top notch comprehensive medical care that NYU provides - both as a doctor and as a patient myself! The support staff are professional, friendly, efficient and super supportive and responsive. You can call and you’ll get a quick and courteous response and you can utilize the nyu my chart to connect with my team and I in real time or even book a same day sick visit with me!

You can also book a visit with me via the NYU website or via your NYU my chart, or call 929 455 2500. We offer same day sick visits, virtual visits, behavioral consults, second opinions, and comprehensive check-ups from birth until 21! You can now book pediatric same-day in person or video sick visits on your NYU my chart for the same or next day! We believe in access and true connections for our families.

I am a true specialist in newborn care and offer free prenatal consultations the third Wednesday of each month at 530. Just call to receive a WebEx link!