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March 18, 2020

COVID-19 Response

We wanted to take some time to communicate information about COVID-19 to the Manhattan Valley Pediatrics community.  We are aware that there have been a lot of mixed messages out there and hope you can

March 1, 2020

Eczema

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that caused dry, red, itchy skin in all age groups.  Eczema will come and go based on a number of factors.  Approximately 65% of patients with eczema

February 21, 2020

Post-Partum Depression

Let’s talk about postpartum depression.  Although we are pediatricians, we feel, as a practice, that it is important that we care for parents as well.   During your visits at MVP we want you to feel

February 21, 2020

Vomiting in Children

Vomiting in children is often caused by a virus.  The dreaded stomach virus is usually self limited but can be scary and stressful for both child and parents.  The mainstay of treatment is to help keep

February 21, 2020

Breastfeeding

Working as a pediatrician in Manhattan, many of the families I work with choose to breastfeed.   We’ve all heard the facts; breastfed infants are healthier, they have fewer ear infections, fewer stomach viruses, their intestines