Deepthi Sankepalli is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Sankepalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lactose Intolerance, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Dr. Sankepalli is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Pelts is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Pelts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Pelts is currently accepting new patients.

Pushpom James, M.D. is the Director of Pediatric Asthma Center and the Associate Director, Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine here at Staten Island University Hospital She is Board Certified in both Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.In her role as the Director of Pediatric Asthma Center Dr. James cares for children with respiratory problems, such as asthma, recurrent pneumonia, and chronic lung disease in premature infants. As the Associate Director, Pediatric Sleep Disorders she cares for children with sleep apnea which could result in behavior problems and difficulty focusing. Dr. James research interests include the sensitivity of allergy testing when a child is having an asthma flare up and the relationship between sleep apnea and asthma.Dr. James received the Top Doctor Award in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine on Staten Island 2017 and in Brooklyn 2018. She is an active member of the Pediatric Pulmonology Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. As an Associate Professor of the Pediatrics, at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Dr. James is very active with the education of both Residents and Students. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Virginia Rahming is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Rahming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

Dr. Blau earned his medical degree from the Stony Brook University School of Medicine and subsequently completed pediatric residency at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He went on to complete his fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, where he served as Chief Fellow. Upon completing fellowship in 2011, Dr. Blau joined the Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) Division of Neonatology. He quickly distinguished himself as a leader, serving first as Director of Neonatal Quality Improvement and Associate Director of Neonatology, before ultimately becoming Director of Neonatology in 2016. Dr. Blau's leadership has been instrumental in the growth and transformation of the SIUH NICU. Among his notable achievements are the establishment of one of the first donor human milk programs for premature newborns in the New York area, the formalization of multi-disciplinary, family-centered rounds in the NICU, and the expansion of neonatology services to include twelve talented neonatal advanced care providers. He also authored two impactful antibiotic stewardship protocols that have since been adopted by all NICUs throughout Northwell Health's Neonatology service line. A dedicated academician, Dr. Blau has published 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals. His commitment to academic medicine is further evidenced by his leadership as President of the New York Perinatal Society from 2019-2023. In recognition of his research accomplishments, Dr. Blau was inducted into the prestigious Society for Pediatric Research in 2021. Recognizing his leadership potential, he was nominated for the Northwell Physician Leadership Development Program (PLDP) which he completed in 2019. That same year he was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Throughout his 14-year tenure at SIUH, Dr. Blau has consistently received recognition for his exceptional work as a physician leader, clinician, educator, and researcher. His accolades include the March of Dimes Mission Family Choice Award (2014), the Northwell Health Outstanding Teacher Award (2017), and the SIUH Physician ACP Advocacy Award (2022). In 2019, he was honored as the SIUH Physician of the Year finalist and received the Northwell Health President's Award. A testament to his dedication to compassionate care and humanism in medicine, Dr. Blau was nominated by his peers for lifetime membership in the Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Blau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Polycythemia, Encephalocele, Delayed Growth, and Microcephaly.

Dr. Medije Mashkulli is a Board Certified Pediatrician at Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Mashkulli joined the pediatric faculty practice in 2020. She completed her residency at our institution in 2019. Dr. Mashkulli specializes in the care of newborns, NICU graduates, well children and adolescents, and children with chronic illnesses at the ambulatory pediatric center. Her passions include counseling first time moms and dads on the care of their newborn as well as guiding families with children who have recently emigrated to the United States. She enjoys providing mentorship to pediatric residents as well as contributing to the education of rotating medical students. She is committed to teaching future doctors general pediatrics and tailoring health plans for our patients across different cultural backgrounds. Dr. Mashkulli is proud to serve the surrounding communities of our hospital as she is a long time resident of Staten Island and a former volunteer at SIUH. Dr. Mashkulli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Increased Head Circumference, and Febrile Neutropenia.

Dr. Cornish takes great honor in caring for her patients and community, as well as, maintaining longstanding relationships with her patients and their families. Dr. Cornish has particular interests in newborn care, childhood nutrition and management of obesity. She believes in preventative care and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Cornish has experience in managing complex care NICU infants after discharge. Dr. Cornish is an ambassador in advocating for children's mental health in the pediatric primary care setting. She participates in various community outreach and advocacy initiatives, such as increasing childhood literacy programs at SIUH. Dr. Cornish is passionate about caring for her patients for years to come. Dr. Cornish is a Board Certified Pediatrician, Medical Director of Ambulatory General Pediatrics, Director of Ambulatory Pediatric Education, Rotation Director of Community and Advocacy, a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics and an Assistant Professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Cornish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Delayed Growth, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite.

Nwanneka Okolo is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Okolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

Susan Daiuto is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Daiuto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Congenital Bowing of Long Bones.

Elizabeth Darcy is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Darcy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Croup, and Roseola.

Peter Pastolero is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Pastolero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Delayed Growth.

Nonyelum Ebigbo is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Ebigbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Biliary Atresia, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Esophagitis.

Ramah Sharief is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Sharief is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Shafia Aslam is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Aslam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Scarlet Fever.

Ana Mendez is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Mendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Tinea Versicolor, Obesity in Children, Allergic Rhinitis, and Empyema.

Deniz Cereb is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Cereb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Diarrhea.

Elaine Clarke is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth.

Samuel Werzberger is a Pediatrics provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Werzberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Roseola, Herpangina, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Werzberger is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Olga Yeliosof is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Staten Island University Hospital, Board Certified Pediatrician, and Assistant Professor at Hofstra Northwell Health. She received her Medical Degree from St. George s University School of Medicine Grenada, completed her Pediatric Residency at Goryeb Children s Hospital Atlantic Health System, and Fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and State University of New York Health Science Center. Dr. Yeliosof's career path to Pediatric Endocrinology started in college when she volunteered as a Camp Counselor at the American Diabetes Association Type 1 Diabetes Camp where she was inspired by the hopefulness and resilience of her young campers. She returned to the camp as a Pediatric Resident and later as a Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow. Dr. Yeliosof has experience in all areas of Pediatric Endocrinology, which include, growth, puberty, diabetes, adrenal, pituitary and bone disorders. During her training she published and presented her scientific work at various meetings including American Thyroid Society and Pediatric Endocrine Society. Her fellowship research project conducted in partnership with the National Institute of Health entailed looking for novel genetic causes of hypopituitarism. Dr. Yeliosof s past research and clinical experience as well as sensitive approach to managing her patients care, ensures that each patient receives personalized care guided by most recent scientific evidence. Dr. Yeliosof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Delayed Growth.

Sherin Daniel, MD is a board certified gastroenterologist at Staten Island University Hospital. She grew up in Staten Island, NY and is dedicated to serving the children of the community. She received her medical degree from St. George s University. She completed her pediatric residency at Richmond University Medical Center and then went on to completing her gastroenterology fellowship at Stony Brook Children s Hospital, where she was actively involved in many research projects in celiac disease. She treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions and uses endoscopic procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. She is also a member of North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Lactose Intolerance.