Carl A Soranno MD PC

03/25/2026

Its been a while. Here are few fever tips! If you have a concern, please call.

12/20/2025

Many who follow our page probably know that we are moving our practice to 148 Sunrise Highway, West Islip. I will be joining Drs. Fiumano and Verrier at South Bay Pediatrics, a division of Optum Medical.
Most of our excellent team will continue with our new team.
Families who know us for several generations may be saddened by this development. I understand how you may feel. Please join me in embracing this change. There are many positives including the ability to have phlebotomy performed on site.

Our first day at the new location is 12/22/25. I will be in the office Monday through Friday 8:30AM until 5:00PM. We look forward to seeing you all.

Parking is in the rear of the building with the entrance to the Pediatric office from the rear parking lot. The front entrance is for the Optum Urgent Care.

06/17/2025

This is great advice. Try it and make it fun!

01/05/2024

Babies spend a lot of time on their backs looking up at the ceiling. Flipping them over onto their stomachs not only gives them a different perspective, but also plays an important role in their development. A pediatrician explains “tummy time.”

12/05/2023

Here is a simple suggestion to help reduce RSV exposure at home.

Hand washing is a simple but effective way to prevent the spread of germs. Here are tips for getting children into the habit of washing their hands often and thoroughly.

07/02/2023

Here is a great article on sleep training. We talk about this frequently. Having a plan to help your infant to sleep will go a long way. Good luck, keep smiling, and stay positive. You can do this.

Learning to self-soothe can help infants snooze

06/08/2023

Please be extra cautious during the summer season.

This isn’t a real medical term, although water in your lungs can be a problem

11/21/2022

Everyday patients ask what can they do to prevent infection. Hand washing is a powerful tool.

20 seconds of handwashing with soap and water can keep your child and household healthy from respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV. Learn why handwashing is a powerful antidote to illness.

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09/12/2022

Dr. Offit discusses the science regarding management of fever. This will be eye opening for many of you. Fever can be our friend.

In OVERKILL: When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far, acclaimed medical expert and patient advocate Dr. Paul A. Offit offers an eye-opening exposé of some of the m...

04/26/2022

Recently several parents have expressed concern about formula shortages. This article may offer some information.

​Shortages of infant formulas have occurred in some stores, mostly due to pandemic-related supply chain issues and a recent large-scale recall of contaminated products. Here are tips for families struggling to find infant formula.

12/31/2021

Although this is from Newsday, I am always interested in what Dr. Paul Offit has to say. He is one of America’s leading pediatric infectious disease physicians.

SEATTLE — The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers, and experts lament that most of the youngsters a