OTHER SPECIALISTS & LINKS

BELOW IS A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SPECIALISTS: 

Pediatric allergy and asthma care:

• Violetta Zaleska, M.D. http://allergyandasthmamd.com

Pediatric dermatology:

• Tamara Moss, M.D. http://www.mossderm.com
• Michael Shapiro, M.D. https://www.vanguarddermatology.com
  

Pediatric ENT:

• Shai Shinhar M.D. http://www.shaishinharmd.com

Pediatric neurologist:

• Rami Grossmann, M.D. http://childbrain.com

Pediatric ophthalmology:

• Eric Lichtenstein, M.D. http://www.pediatriceyemd.com

Other useful links:

• http://www.health.state.ny.us - NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• http://www.cdc.gov - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• http://www.healthychildren.org - American Academy of Pediatrics
• http://www.maimonidesmed.org - Maimonides Medical Center
• http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm - Vaccination Information Statement
• https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/providers/reporting-and-services/citywide-immunization-registry-cir.page - Citywide Immunization Registry
• http://www.apa.org - American Psychological Association

If you have questions about specific diseases or conditions you can visit:

• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000043.htm - Education on Asthma, Peak flow meter use
• http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthma_qrg.pdf - Asthma Guidelines
• http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/tools_for_control.htm - Education on Asthma
• http://www2.aap.org/obesity/families.html?technology=1 - Education on Obesity
• http://www2.niddk.nih.gov - Education on Diabetes
• http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/psychiatry/areas-of-care/eating-and-weight-disorders-program/about-eating-and-weight-disorders - Weight and Eating Disorder Program (Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity)
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000813.htm - Education on Allergic Rhinitis
• http://www.autismspeaks.org - Education on Autism
• http://www.brightfuturesforfamilies.org/home.shtml - Bright Futures for Families
• http://www.thecandidadiet.com/fighting-childhood-obesity-with-diet-nutrition-and-exercise - Education on Obesity
• https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/smoking-nyc-quits.page - Quitting smoking

NYS Smokers’ Quitline Services 1-866-697-8487

Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

Help for Emotional and Substance Abuse Problems 1-800-LIFENET (800-543-3638)

24 Hours Hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Counseling services:

• Sanctuary for Families http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org
• Family Justice Center https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page