Welcome to Gabriel Pediatrics

Welcome to Gabriel Pediatrics!

Gabriel Pediatrics provides comprehensive pediatric care to children throughout the New York Area with practices both in Brooklyn and Staten Island. Our board certified pediatricians and experienced staff help provide a very warm and nurturing environment for both you and your children. Our approach combines the latest treatment methods with the personal attention you should expect from your doctor. Simply put, we understand the importance of communication and trust and we are earning that trust -- one family at a time.

UPDATES:

1. 12/12/07 VACCINE recall: For information on this vaccine recall, please click on the following link Voluntary Recall of Merck (Hib) Conjugate Vaccine

2. LEAD HAZARD PRODUCT RECALL: For information and a listing of products recently recalled, please click on the following link Childrens Toys Recalled

2. Please remember to schedule ahead of time for School/Camp/Daycare physicals. Contact our office to find out when your child is due for their next physical.

3. Allergy Tips and Summer Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

4. Poison Prevention and Treatment Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

5. ALLERGY & ASTHMA:

American Academy of Pediatrics

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Allergy and Asthma Network- Mother of Asthmatics

Food and Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network

American Academy or Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

6. Child Passenger Restraint Law: Effective, March 27, 2005 New York State Law now requires children up to the age of 7 years old to follow the necessary child restraints when riding in a motor vehicle.

Please refer to New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and New York City Department of Transportation for further information.

7. Vaccine Information: The routine vaccines administered in our office DO NOT contain thimerosal (Mercury).

WHAT'S NEW:

HOW ARE WE DOING? Please let us know by completing our online Patient Satisfaction Survey

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Lactation Consultant Class 9/7/08

Please note Gabriel Pediatrics is offering a complimentary class with a Lactation Consultant,

Svetlana Tenenbaum, MPH, CDN, CNS, IBCLS

on September 7th in our Brooklyn office from 10am - 11:00am.

If you are interested in taking this class please contact our office for further details.

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GROUNDBREAKING NEWS!!!

Construction of our NEW Staten Island Office has begun.

Please note that we are currently in the process of building a brand new, larger office with separate waiting rooms and more exam rooms. We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Stay tuned for future updates!

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CPR & First Aid Training Courses Available

Please note the next class will be held on September 14th in our Brooklyn office from 10am - 1:00pm.

If you are interested in taking this class with an instructor from “Baby Be Safe” on

Infant CPR, Child CPR and First Aid please contact our office for further details.

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Gabriel Pediatrics, PC now has a Registered Dietitian on staff!

Dina Lipkind is a registered dietitian with a B.S. in Health and Nutrition Sciences from City University of New York at Brooklyn College and received a graduate degree from New York University in Clinical Nutrition and Food Service Management. Dina is the Program Director for the Eat Well Play Hard Program for prevention of childhood obesity in Brooklyn, NY. Dina has over 14 years of experience in clinical nutrition, individual nutrition counseling, specifically in pediatric nutrition. She has lectured widely on various nutrition topics including GI wellness, food allergies, pediatric feeding issues, diabetes, and weight management. Dina is an active contributor in the nutrition community and belongs to the American Dietetic Association, Greater New York Dietetic Association

Please contact our Brooklyn office to schedule an appointment with Dina Lipkind, RD. Dina will be consulting with patients on Saturdays, 9am-1pm.

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We now perform Ear Piercing in our offices, please contact us to schedule an appointment.