MICH eConnection (Aug'11)

 

Research, Quality and Safety

NEWLY ACTIVE STUDIES

Dr. Svetlana Ten is researching the genetic analysis of children with monogenic diabetes.

Dr. Mary Rojas is conducting research on the accuracy of child abuse reporting. 

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Announcements

Five of our doctors were named to Castle Connolly! 

New Presentations and Publications!

Congratulations to Allison Carrai on the birth of her son!

Click here to read more and see other Announcements >

New Physicians
and Staff

FACULTY
Sathyaprasad
Burjonrappa, MD
Pediatric Surgery

Revital Caronia, DO
General Pediatrics


Paul Chung, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
 

Julia Holtmann, MD
Pediatric Neurology

Virginia Lin, NP
Pediatric Neurology

Mary Rojas, PhD
Director of Pediatric Research

Ravi Saksena, MD
General Pediatrics


Asha Willis, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology


FELLOWS
Craig Guerin, DO
Neonatology

Pamela Mukhatiyar, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology

Mandy O'Hara, MD
Child Abuse Pediatrics

 

Message from the Chair...

As the new Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Maimonides Medical Center and the Vice-President of MICH at Maimonides Medical Center (MMC), Coney Island Hospital and Lutheran Medical Center, I welcome the enormous opportunity to affect the lives of the children in Brooklyn and beyond.  As we launch our new e-Newsletter at MICH we will provide faculty and the community at large monthly updates on new services and capital improvements, cutting edge clinical programs, research endeavors, faculty recruits, information technology innovations, grants received, publications and more.  Read More >


 

 

Pediatrics Spotlight...
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology is a premier center offering modern diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients ranging from the unborn fetus to young adult with known or suspected heart disease.  In addition to providing excellent care, the Division has a strong training and research program. The Division is co-led by Dr. Prema Ramaswamy and Dr. Harry Kaplovitz, who have been named to the city's lists for best doctors, and includes Dr. Daniela Rafii who joined in 2010. Read More >

 

 

Latest News...

Primary Care
The Division of General Pediatrics continues to provide pediatric primary care in the community at four locations: Borough Park, Sunset Park, Bensonhurst and Midwood.  We are excited to welcome two new attendings, Dr. Revital Caronia and Dr. Ravi Saksena. It is once again time to fill out school forms for our patients and parents.  Click here for Back to School Tips >

Nursing
Chief Pediatric Nursing Officer, Susan Grossman, RN, MPA, is thrilled to have this newsletter to introduce to MMC and the MICHB community, the impressive individuals and teams of MICH Professional Registered Nurses, LPNs and ancillary staff.  This month will feature some basic information about the services that are provided under the auspices of Pediatric Nursing and the Department of Pediatrics.  Read More > 

Education
It is the start of another academic year and the new team for the Division of Residency Education has hit the ground running. Our goal is to implement an innovative learner-centered curriculum for fellows, residents and medical students that is rigorous and adheres to the highest standards outlined by the ACGME and COMSEP. Read More >

Family Centered Care 
We are extremely fortunate to have a Family Advisory Board (FAB), a diverse parent-led group working collaboratively with the leadership of the Children's Hospital to promote Family Centered Health Care. Click here to see the FAB Brochure >
At the FAB Ground Rounds, held on June 7th, Dr. Ingrid Walker-Descartes shared a heartfelt poem. 

"Without Their Words"
Without their words we feel
Without their words we act
Without their words we advocate
Without their words we give
Read the complete poem >


 

 

For Your Interest

The artwork of Marley Phipps, patient of Dr. Ludovico Guarini, was recently featured in ArtWorks, the Naomi Cohain Foundation.  
Read Marley's Story >
 
Maimonides Infants and Children's Hospital
Maimonides Medical Center - Lutheran Medical Center - Coney Island Hospital
4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11219 (718) 283-7500