Uptown Pediatrics, PC

12/31/2025

Happy 2026🎊🎉

12/27/2025

12/26/2025

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

Due to the snowstorm, Uptown Pediatrics will be closing today at 3:00 PM.

We are not yet sure about office hours tomorrow morning and will make a decision based on weather and safety conditions. We’ll keep you posted.

As always, a doctor is available by phone for urgent concerns.

Please stay safe and warm, and wishing our families a happy holiday season. 🤍

12/24/2025

An update on our hours for tomorrow.

For urgent matters, one of our doctors will be available at 212-427-0540.

Happy holidays!

12/23/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at Uptown Pediatrics! Today we had "ugly Christmas sweater day" and all wore our favorite, Christmasiest sweater. Please enjoy this slideshow of all of our looks!

12/22/2025

On December 18, 2025, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released two proposed rules on hormone treatments and surgical procedures related to gender-affirming care for children and teens. One rule would prohibit payment from Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for these procedures. Another rule would prohibit hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid from providing this care.

Health officials have also proposed a rule clarifying that gender dysphoria is not a disability so that policies limiting gender-affirming care would not be considered discrimination. In addition, they are issuing warning letters to companies providing breast binders for gender dysphoria.

At Uptown Pediatrics, we stand with the AAP and support access to gender-affirming care. To our transgender and gender-diverse patients and their families: you are valued, you belong, and you are always welcome here. Every child deserves compassionate, individualized, evidence-based care, and we are grateful to the American Academy of Pediatrics for reaffirming this commitment.

12/19/2025

The AAP recently released an updated clinical report addressing food allergy management in schools. In this post, we've compiled some of the tips from the report that you can use to help keep your child safe and healthy at school.

Use this link to access the full report: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/156/6/e2025073168/203214/Management-of-Food-Allergy-in-Schools-Clinical?_gl=1*jvwi9m*_ga*ODUyOTY2MDU3LjE3NjQ2MjExNTg.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3NjYwOTA5NDQkbzExJGcxJHQxNzY2MDkwOTU0JGo1MCRsMCRoMA..?autologincheck=redirected

12/16/2025

An interesting new study published in Pediatrics Open Science found that spending a significant amount of time on social media reduces children’s ability to concentrate. Additionally, children who already had trouble paying attention did not start to use social media more, suggesting that social media use leads to difficulty focusing rather than vice-versa.

12/15/2025

We wanted to make a post addressing the recent end to the CDC's recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

After reviewing the data and the American Academy of Pediatrics' suggestions, we will continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns before they leave the hospital.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

12/11/2025

Ever wondered what the difference is between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? We've assembled a list of the most common types of mental and behavioral health specialists to help you find which provider is right for your child. As always, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

12/09/2025

We've compiled four simple tips for raising a healthy baby. We hope you find these helpful!

Wishing you all a happy, healthy holiday season!

12/08/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at Uptown Pediatrics! Special shout out to Shakiya for coming up with this fun photo idea and Luz for making our prop!