Pediatricians

From a very young age, I wanted to become a pediatrician. As a child, I received a doctor’s kit (many of you remember the blue plastic box, the red little candy pills, the plastic shot and hammer and, of course, a red stethoscope) almost yearly.

As a teenager, growing up in Westchester County, volunteering at Lawrence Hospital on the children’s unit, reaffirmed my career path. After attending Manhattan College, Universidad del Noreste in Mexico and the New York Medical College, my pediatric training took place at North Shore University Hospital – Cornell. General pediatrics was always my interest, especially the emotional and psycho-social well being of, not only children but also their families. Joining Pediatric Associates of Norwalk and Darien in 1991 was an easy decision as this philosophy was second nature.

Over the years we have included these supportive services to help families and enhance the well being of parents and children. The community is extremely important to me and, therefore, I have participated in many community boards, organizations and advocacy roles. Many of you may know the American Academy of Pediatrics. This organization is not only advocacy for children and their families but also for pediatricians. I was President and Vice President for the Connecticut chapter for 8 years and continue to be involved. I have participated in many hospital activities at Norwalk Hospital being on the Medical Executive Committee, the Credentials Committee and Pediatric Executive Committee.  Currently, I am on the AAP s Section on Practice and Management. This section is responsible for finding innovative ways to provide quality, consistency and comprehensive success in Pediatric Practice.  I also sit on several Pharmaceutical Committees.

I am wonderfully supported by my family. My husband Michael Holloway is in Construction Management and Development in New York City.  My son Alec and my two stepchildren, Jane and Sam. Our nanny, Letitzia, has been with us for over 15 years.

M.D. – NY Medical College at Valhalla, N.Y.

B.S. – Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Internship and Residency in Pediatrics – North Shore University Hospital

Cornell Medical Center, Manhasset, NY

Board Certified – American Board of Pediatrics

Associate Professor – NY Medical College at Westchester Medical Center

Vice President Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics 1995-1997

President Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics 1997-2003

Vitam Youth Center Executive Committee 1991-1998

Questions Review Committee

American Board of Pediatrics 1996-1999

Advisory Board – Ridgefield Bank, 2003 – present

Medical Executive Committee – Norwalk Hospital 2003 – present

Associate Professor – Quinnipiac Medical School

Medical Director – Medical Assistant Advisory Committee – Norwalk community college

Medical Advisor – Norwalk Community College Medical Assistant program – 2002 to present

Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics

Hospital Privileges at Norwalk & Stamford Hospitals

Pediatric Associates of Norwalk & Darien since 1990

I have been a lifelong resident of Connecticut and have been with The Center for Advanced Pediatrics (then PANDA) since November 1995. I attended the University of Connecticut at Storrs and I received by BS degree in Pharmacy in 1986. I received my MD degree from the University of Connecticut Medical Center in Farmington. I completed my pediatric residency training at New York Medical College/Westchester County Medical Center and I also served as Pediatric Chief Resident. When I began my career at Advanced Pediatrics, I was working part time while I completed my fellowship training in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Yale. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and am Board Certified in General Pediatrics and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

I reside in Wilton with my wife and three boys. If you don’t see me at the office it’s likely that you’ll find me at one of the local hockey rinks, either playing or watching my boys play. I am currently the Medical Director of the Robert B. Appleby School Based Health Clinics at the three high schools in Norwalk. My wife, Janet, and I teach classes in Disability Awareness, Safety and Anatomy and First Aid at some of the local elementary schools each spring.

M.D. degree – University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

B.S. Degree in Pharmacy – University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Internship and Residency in Pediatrics at N.Y. Medical College – Westchester Medical Center

Chief Pediatric Resident – NY Medical College 1994 – 1995

Board Certified – American Board of Pediatrics Secondary Specialty – Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Associate Professor New York Medical College – Westchester Medical Center

Clinical Instructor Yale University School of Medicine

Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics

Hospital Privileges at Norwalk & Stamford Hospitals

Pediatric Associates of Norwalk & Darien since 1996

Many doctors know they want to be a doctor from a very early age. For me that was not the case, I have always had a strong interest in both medicine and the arts. As an undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania, I majored in both architectural design and biology.  After college, I further pursued my “artistic” side and received a Master in Architecture from Columbia University. I worked as an Architect in New Canaan and Greenwich for several years before starting my family. However, soon after becoming a mother, I decided to pursue my true love – medicine.  I attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx while continuing to raise my young family. My husband and I have been long time Fairfield County residents living with our two sons in Greenwich and then North Stamford for over 20 years. After medical school, I was a pediatric resident at the Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital and soon after joined The Center for Advanced Pediatrics as Medical Director of the Nightingales Breastfeeding Support Center and a primary care pediatrician.

In addition to being a board certified pediatrician, I am an internationally board certified lactation consultant. (IBCLC) As both a pediatrician and a mother, I’ve recognized the necessity for health care providers that understand the importance of breastfeeding and can support families to have successful and positive breastfeeding experiences. How perfect it was to find a home at Advanced Pediatrics – a place where this kind of support has been an integral part of the practice for years.

When I have free time, I still enjoy architecture and graphic design. I use those skills to create and manage the TCFAP website and Facebook pages.  I love to travel and anything to do with technology.  I’m involved with several foundations, including Circle of Care for Families with Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,  American Academy of Pediatrics section for Breastfeeding, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, AAP Section on Breastfeeding and AAP Section on Office Administration & Management. (SOAPm)

M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

B.A. in Architecture, minor Biology from University of Pennsylvania

M. Arch from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture

Internship and Residency in Pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital

Board Certified – American Board of Pediatrics

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Board Certified – International Lactation Consultant Association

Medical Advisory Board, Circle of Care

Member, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

Hospital Privileges at Norwalk & Stamford Hospitals

The Center for Advanced Pediatrics since 2007, Partner

My personal and professional paths leading to The Center for Advanced Pediatrics have been circuitous and exciting, and it is an honor to join the practice at this time of growth. I am a native New Yorker, having grown up, attended college (Columbia University), medical school and residency (Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Mount Sinai Medical Center) in the “Capital of the World.”

My interest in medicine began at an early age, with the desire to master the inner workings of the human body. As a high school and college athlete, I became more fascinated by the role of good overall health on athletic and academic achievement. Though my professional baseball plans were derailed by shoulder injuries, I realized that a wonderful career could be in medicine.

I became interested in pediatric asthma and health disparities during medical school, and had the opportunity to conduct community-based research at Mount Sinai, in partnership with colleagues in the New York City Department of Health. I continued these community activities during residency and then as faculty of the Columbia University Medical Center and Harlem Hospital Center. In my 10 years at CUMC-Harlem Hospital, I became medical director of a community-based asthma program, director of the hospital’s pediatric obesity prevention program and director of medical student education, all while maintaining a busy clinical practice.

In March 2011, I was hired by the US Food and Drug Administration, in the Office of Pediatric Therapeutics, to become the first Medical Officer in charge of the Pediatric Latin America initiative. This program facilitates scientific exchanges with drug regulatory agencies in Latin America to ensure the safe and ethical conduct of pediatric drug trials. Though I had a wonderful experience with the agency, it was a personal challenge being away from home in New Rochelle. I am indebted to the support and patience of my wife Belkis, an attorney who clerks for a NY State Supreme Court judge in the Bronx, and my 2 daughters, Sophia and Gabriela, for giving me the chance to pursue that unique opportunity. It was time to come home, though.

I look forward to the responsibility of giving my best pediatric care to the many children who come for regular and acute visits to the Center, and will leverage all of my past experiences to provide their parents with access to the best medical information available.

BA, Biochemistry, Columbia University, New York, NY

MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

Pediatrics Residency, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

Diplomate (Board Certification), American Board of Pediatrics

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center (2001- 2011)

Assistant Professor of Clinical Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical Center (2007-2011)

Attending Pediatrician, Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Valhalla, NY (2008-current)

Leadership Fellow, National Hispanic Medical Association (2010-2011)

I am very excited to be joining the TCFAP family starting July 2016! I was born and raised in New York, and graduated from Albany Medical College in 2013. I completed my residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine- Jacksonville in June 2016.  Even though, I will miss the sunshine and warmth, I am so happy to be back in the Northeast!

I chose to pursue a career in Pediatrics after completing my rotation during medical school; I witnessed a level of care I had not seen anywhere else. The physicians’ passion and commitment to great patient care really inspired me. Children are so resilient and I love being able to interact with them every day! My goal is to provide great healthcare to children and their families and have a special interest in adolescent medicine.

I am a big foodie and love to try new places with my husband, Omar, who is currently completing his fellowship at Yale University. During my free time, I enjoy baking, running, and spending time with my family.

Albany Medical College

University of Florida College of Medicine- Jacksonville