Uptown Pediatrics, PC

Uptown Pediatrics, PC We are a group practice of board-certified pediatricians who specialize in the care of children, from birth through adolescence.

We also provide subspecialty care in pediatric endocrinology, infectious disease,adolescent medicine & lactation counseling.

For this week’s Flashback Friday, we have Dr. Cerasoli! Dr. Cerasoli has been at Uptown Peds since 2009, and our practic...
06/12/2026

For this week’s Flashback Friday, we have Dr. Cerasoli! Dr. Cerasoli has been at Uptown Peds since 2009, and our practice wouldn’t be the same without her. Dr. Cerasoli plays a huge role in training medical students and residents who come to Uptown Peds, and is one of our only physicians fluent in Spanish! We are so grateful for you Dr. Cerasoli!

Make sure you and your child use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 (up to SPF 50). An SPF of 15 or 3...
06/10/2026

Make sure you and your child use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 (up to SPF 50). An SPF of 15 or 30 should be fine for most people. You can expect BEMT to appear in formulations under the brand name PARSOL Shield in the near future!

According to new CDC data, US measles cases reached 2,030 on Friday—nearing the 2,288 recorded in all of 2025, a record-...
06/08/2026

According to new CDC data, US measles cases reached 2,030 on Friday—nearing the 2,288 recorded in all of 2025, a record-breaking year with more diagnoses than any since 1991. Most cases are in children and teenagers, more than 92% of patients are unvaccinated, and 6% (127 of 2,030) have been hospitalized.

The AAP recently released an updated statement on drowning prevention recommendations. To read more about drowning safet...
06/05/2026

The AAP recently released an updated statement on drowning prevention recommendations. To read more about drowning safety, search “AAP Releases Updated Drowning Prevention Recommendations” on healthychildren.org. Healthychildren.org has many excellent articles on water safety to keep your family safe this summer. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to your pediatrician or leave a comment below if you have any questions!

Happy Pride Month! Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. This Pride Month, we honor and uplift LGBTQ...
06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. This Pride Month, we honor and uplift LGBTQ+ youth, families, and the dedicated health professionals who champion them every day. ❤️🌈

In the United States, HPV causes roughly 90% of cervical and a**l cancers. Rates of these cancers have dropped significa...
06/01/2026

In the United States, HPV causes roughly 90% of cervical and a**l cancers. Rates of these cancers have dropped significantly since the HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006, yet vaccination rates still vary widely from state to state. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends routine HPV vaccination for all adolescents, starting between ages 9 and 12.

To read more about the review, search “Review confirms HPV vaccine is safe, effective” on AAP News.

Getting ready to send your child to camp this summer? Check out these quick tips before you go. For more helpful tips, v...
05/28/2026

Getting ready to send your child to camp this summer? Check out these quick tips before you go. For more helpful tips, visit healthychildren.org. They have a great article on how to choose a summer camp and prepare your child with safety tips from the AAP!

For more information, read the article titled “No child deaths definitively linked to COVID shots, FDA says” by NBC News...
05/26/2026

For more information, read the article titled “No child deaths definitively linked to COVID shots, FDA says” by NBC News (5/22).

For this week’s Flashback Friday, we have the fabulous Shakiya!!!! Shakiya is one of our amazing people at the front des...
05/22/2026

For this week’s Flashback Friday, we have the fabulous Shakiya!!!! Shakiya is one of our amazing people at the front desk. She is so nice to all of our patients and so fun to be around. We love you so much Shakiya!

With summer upon us, we want to take a moment to highlight the importance of outdoor playtime for your child’s developme...
05/21/2026

With summer upon us, we want to take a moment to highlight the importance of outdoor playtime for your child’s development. Time in nature has been shown to support children’s:
1) Emotional regulation: Outdoor environments lower stress levels and help children reset and manage big emotions more effectively.
2) Attention and focus: Time outside restores attention and reduces mental fatigue, especially for children with attention challenges.
3) Resilience and problem-solving: Unstructured play encourages flexibility, creativity, and the ability to navigate challenges independently.
4) Physical health: Regular outdoor activity supports healthier sleep patterns, steadier energy levels, and improved overall mood.

Address

1245 Park Avenue
New York, NY
10128

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12124270540

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