I chose pediatrics because I love to work with children. I get a lot of fulfillment out of taking care of them from when they are born, all the way through them growing up and seeing their successes. Kids are so much fun to work with. They also keep me on my toes! And it's very interesting to see them over time and see how my conversations with them change and develop as they grow older. I feel that helps me grow and develop too.Kids are also really resilient. No matter what health challenges they're dealing with, they meet them head-on. And I like helping them understand what they are going through. I explain on their level how their body works, what a certain condition might mean, and how a specific treatment can help.
What I'm Passionate About
I'm passionate about making sure my patients and their families get the care they need. I try to build a relationship with them so that they feel more comfortable with the care we provide, and maintain that relationship long-term. I want all of my patients to have the best pulmonary health they can — to grow and function to the best of their potential. It's a great feeling to help a young child feel better and regain health. I like being there for the children's families as well, and giving them any support I can.I enjoy treating a wide range of patients, from those who are just going through a temporary illness to others who have long-term care concerns. And I love meeting new people, and learning about them, their culture, etc.
Make A Difference
I'm actively involved in the training program for our pulmonology fellowship. I also give lectures and assist in teaching the fellows, residents and medical students at our hospital. I feel it's very important to help train the next generation of physicians and pass on what we've learned.I also work on quality improvement projects in our hospital, especially in our cystic fibrosis clinic. I want us to always be continually improving the care we deliver. And I work with my patients and their families to identify areas we can continue to excel in or improve.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Respiratory Medicine
- Yale University School of Medicine,
2011
Pediatric Pulmonology
- Yale University School of Medicine,
2010
Internship Residency
Pediatrics
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program,
2007
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Albany Medical College,
2004
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
Insurance Accepted
Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO
Aetna Better Health PA Medicaid HMO
Aetna HMO
Aetna PPO/EPO/POS
Aetna PPO/POS/EPO
AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware
Amerigroup NJ Medicaid/Healthy Kids
Amerihealth Caritas DE - PENNSYLVANIA SPECIALISTS ONLY
Amerihealth Caritas Delaware
Cigna & Great West HMO/POS/EPO
Cigna & Great West PPO
Cigna/Great West HMO EPO POS
Cigna/Great West PPO
Corporate Medical Network Global International PPO DE
Delaware Medicaid/Diamond State
Delaware Medicare
Devon Health Services
First Health PPO
First Health/Affordable PPO
Geisinger Health Plan Commercial
Geisinger Health Plan Medicaid
Health Partners Medicaid/Kidz Partner HMO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware HMO PPO POS EPO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Traditional
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delware HMO PPO POS EPO
Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Delaware Traditional
Highmark Medicaid Health Options
Highmark PA CHIP & Commercial
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield NJ HMO
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ HMO
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ PPO
Horizon NJ Health
INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge)
Independance Blue Cross/Amerihealth/Keystone Health Plan HMO/PPO
Independence Blue Cross/Amerihealth/Keystone HMO PPO
Insurance Administrators of America
Interlink Transplant
Keystone First Medicaid HMO
Lifetrac Transplant
Maryland Medicaid
Multiplan PPO
National Transplant (Humana)
New Jersey Medicaid
Pennsylvania Medicaid
Plan Vista/NPPN PPO
Preferred Healthcare PPO
Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO
Star Healthcare Network
Three Rivers Provider Network
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
UPMC COMMERCIAL DE PA
UPMC COMMERCIAL NJ
UPMC MCAID/CHIP PA DE
US Family Health Plan
United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic
Wellcare of NJ Medicaid HMO
Apnea
Asthma
Cystic Fibrosis
Sleep Disorders
English
Konkani
Choose a Region
Nemours has a number of service regions. Selecting your region will help us show you the right contact information and the most relevant content for you.