Top Pediatricians in New York
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in New York with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our New York are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our New York doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Dr. Lorraine Lemons
Albany, NY
Dr. Lemons is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. As a primary care pediatrician, her expertise includes weight management, building self-esteem, child safety, support of new parents, and adolescent care.
Erika Landau, MD
New York, NY
Dr. Erika Landau completed her medical education and Pediatric training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and she is currently in practice at Pediatrics of NY. Her clinical interests include child abuse, violence, clinical research, and chronic illnesses.
Barbara B. Frelinger, M.D.
Rochester, NY
Dr. Barbara B. Frelinger is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. She earned her medical degree from the University Of Southern California School Of Medicine and is currently part of the Twelve Corners Pediatrics team as well.
Steven Kamenir, M.D.
Albany, NY
Dr. Steven Kamenir is board certified in pediatric cardiology and pediatrics. He has special interests in fetal cardiology and trans-thoracic, trans-esophageal, and fetal echocardiography.
Max Kahn, M.D.
New York, NY
Dr. Max Kahn completed his Medical Degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is currently part of the Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine team where he specializes in behavioral problems and the care of newborns.
Marie Lynd Murphy, MD, FAAP
Rochester, NY
Dr. Marie Lynd Murphy received her medical degree from the University of Rochester and subsequently spent an additional year studying Pediatric Nephrology. She also currently holds a clinical appointment at the University of Rochester as a Clinical Pediatrician.
Dr. Kenneth J. Kroopnick, MD
Slingerlands, NY
Dr. Kenneth Kroopnick received his Medical Degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and has recently joined Prime Care Physicians, P.C. He is also currently in practice at Paul E. Gaffuri, M.D. at 4 Normanskill Boulevard in Delmar.
Craig J. Byrum, MD, FAAP, FACC, FHRS
Syracuse, NY
Dr. Byrum is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, of the American College of Cardiology, and of the Heart Rhythm Society (formerly North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology). He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Cardiology.
Robin Doyle, M.D.
Albany, NY
Dr. Doyle is board certified in pediatric cardiology, pediatrics, and internal medicine. He has special interests in echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and adult congenital heart disease.
Saul P. Greenfield, M.D., FAAP, FACS
Buffalo, NY
Dr. Saul P. Greenfield graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and is currently part of the Pediatric Urology of Western New York. He is well-known for being the Director of the Division of Pediatric Urology at the same institution.
