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. McNeil Recall: There was a recall on April 30, 2010 for Tylenol, Benadryl, Motrin, and Zyrtec. Please visit McNeil's website at www.mcneilproductrecall.com for more detailed information on the different products with the recalled lot numbers.
2. Merck Update October 21, 2009 - Merck Vaccines has announced the Measles, Mumps and Rubella individual vaccines will NO longer be available. Merck has no future plans of producing the 3 monovalent vaccines due to manufacturing constraints. Merck will continue to produce their combination Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine, M-M-R (Measles, Mumps, Rubella Virus Vaccine Live). Please refer to the Merck Vaccines article www.merckvaccines.com/monovalentMessage_102109.pdf and website www.merckvaccines.com for more information.
3. 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.
4. Allergy Tips and Poison Prevention and Treatment Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
5. Sunburn: Treatment and Prevention, Childhood Nutrition, Summer Safety Tips: Part 1 , Summer Safety Tips: Part 2 from HealthyChildren.org - the NEW parenting website from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
6. ALLERGY & ASTHMA:
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7. Vaccine Information: The routine vaccines administered in our office DO NOT contain thimerosal (Mercury).
WHAT'S NEW:
FLU VACCINES
Please provide our office your Email address at sophial@gabrielpediatrics.com if you would like to be notified when you will be able to schedule an appointment for the FLU vaccine. Distribution of the flu vaccines will be on a first come, first serve basis this year.
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PATH Family Center: A biomedical approach to treatment & biomedical interventions, clinical services,
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and recreational classes.
Call today for more information at 718.494.4120 and visit their website at www.pathfamilycenter.com.
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Dr. Steven Liebermen, OD, Pediatric Optometrist has joined our Staff!
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Dr. Steven Lieberman specializes in children's vision |
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Listed in the Consumer' Research Council of America's list of Top Optometrists for Pediatric eye care |
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Was on the faculty of SUNY College of Optometry, and the adjunct staff of North Shore hospital and St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center where he taught optometry students and ophthalmology residents |
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Former president of the New York Academy of Optometry |
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Former president of the New York State Optometric Association |
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Lectured and taught courses nationally and internationally |
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Published and presented numerous papers |
*Contact our Staten Island office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Steven Lieberman!*
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Are you concerned about Vision Problems that run in your family?
One out of every four children in the U.S. suffers from some vision problem. This includes 7.7 million children under the age of 11. The best long term results are when problems are detected before the age of 2 years old.
We now offer PediaVision Testing
in our Office!
PediaVision’s® automated vision assessment is designed to accommodate children of all ages, starting as early as six (6) months. PediaVision tests for the following in one simple 10 second test:
o Astigmatism: irregularly shaped corneas or lenses
o Myopia: nearsightedness
o Hyperopia: farsightedness
o Anisometropia: differences between the two eyes
o Strabismus: misalignment of the eyes
o Amblyopia: lazy eye
o Anisocoria: pupil size anomalies
The PediaVision Screening is not covered by insurance. There is a $25 fee for testing. Please speak to your doctor to inquire and visit their website for more information: www.pediavision.com.
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Gabriel Pediatrics - July 2010 Calendar of Events
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Infant & Child CPR & First Aid Class $65 per person $75 per person Certification 7/11 at 10am
This 2 ˝ hour course designed for parents and caregivers will cover prevention, recognition, and treatment for respiratory and cardiac emergencies (CPR), choking emergencies and Pediatric First Aid for infants (0-12 months) and Children/Adults (age 1 and up). There will be plenty of hands on practice with use of mannequins and literature for the participants to take home. Also covers childproofing tips, car seat safety, what medicines to have at home and on-the-go, and much more. |
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Nutrition Workshop “How to Start Solids” A class for infants and toddlers and their parents too! 7/25 at 10am
Are you excited about starting foods with your baby, do you have a toddler who is still not eating many foods? This workshop will be a perfect start to have your little one becoming a "Great Eater" soon. Learn what food to start with, how to advance diet beyond rice cereal and sweet potatoes. How to make your own baby foods, how to read food labels and what allergy symptoms to look out for. This will be fun and informative! |
*Please contact the front desk for more information and register for any of the above classes*
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HOW ARE WE DOING? Please let us know by completing our online
Patient Satisfaction Survey
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Gabriel Pediatrics, PC has a 2 Registered Dietitian's 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.
Carla Coriaty-Hulla is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist. She is a graduate of New York University and holds a Degree of Science in Clinical Dietetics. She also completed an NYU Dietetic Internship at Richmond University Medical Center where she has been practicing dietetics for the past 7 years. She is an active member of The American Dietetic Association and The Pediatric Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.
Please contact our offices to schedule an appointment with our nutritionists. Dina and Carla will be consulting with patients on Saturdays and Sundays.
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