Manhattan Valley Pediatrics

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🍁 Happy Friday MVP families! Let’s go over what we’re seeing in the office + a few housekeeping reminders for patient fa...
11/07/2025

🍁 Happy Friday MVP families! Let’s go over what we’re seeing in the office + a few housekeeping reminders for patient families.

🍁What’s going around:

we’ve seen croup 🦭
some flu cases 🤒
and some RSV cases 🦠
and hand, foot, and mouth is still making the rounds 👄

🍁 Thankfully, we’re still seeing patients come in for their COVID and flu vaccines. Let’s keep up the momentum 📈 to get it done before the holidays 🦃🎄❤️🖤💚

❓Did you know we offer online booking? You can book SICK VISITS 😷 in the patient portal. We’ll make an announcement when well visits become available.

Also, a friendly reminder about our forms fees: As stated on our website, our administrative fee is $10 per form, whether during appointments or upon request. Fees are payable at the time of your request/appointment. Thank you for being so cooperative!

Have a topic you want us to cover in the coming weeks?

Question you’ve been dying to ask but haven’t had a chance?

Last but not least —The Columbus Circle office 📍is very, very close to being ready. Thank you to everyone who has asked or inquired about appointments. We will broadcast as soon as we can confirm and invite you in! 🩷🧡💛💙

It’s almost time ⏰ —We know many of you are anxious to hear all the details and opening date of our second office at Col...
11/06/2025

It’s almost time ⏰ —We know many of you are anxious to hear all the details and opening date of our second office at Columbus Circle… and pinky-swear, it’s almost ready 😅

In the meantime, please join us in giving a 🤗 UWS welcome to one of the new providers for Columbus Circle (and she’s hosting our sold out CPR for tonight!) —Dr. Isabelle Falcon!

About Dr. Falcon:

🍎 She’s an Upper West Side native!

🎓 Dr. Falcon completed her education from and medical school 🩺 from in St. Louis and came back to NYC to complete her pediatric residency at

🛜 Learn more about Dr. Falcon on our website and we’ll keep you updated on her availability and schedule at Columbus Circle very, very soon!

📖 Fun Fact: Dr. Falcon’s favorite book is “Julius, the Baby of the World”

We’re so excited you’re part of the MVP family! 🩷🧡💛💙

Happy Halloween from the best work ghouls! Vote for your favorite costume in our upcoming polls! The winner gets braggin...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the best work ghouls! Vote for your favorite costume in our upcoming polls! The winner gets bragging rights at the office (and I hear a gift card is up for grabs!)

1) Dr. Nowell as the bride of Frankenstein 👰🏼‍♀️🧟‍♀️

2a) Erika is a little green alien 👽 💙

2b) Drew as Buzz Lightyear 💚🔦

3/4) Gee & Kayla as Butterflies 🦋 🦋

5) NP Rebecca and Dr. Grant as each other 🔁🩺

6) Val as a vampire 🧛‍♀️ ❤️

7) Katrina as black bat 🦇 🖤

8) Dr. Lau as Stich 🩵💙

9) NP Jamie as Jack-o-lantern 🎃 🧡

10) and last but not least, Walker 🐶 as Baby Yoda 💚

Drop your favorite in our comments by name or look for the polls in our stories!

p.s. we’re handing out candy 🍬 until 6PM! Can’t wait to see our favorite little monsters! 🧡🖤💜 Happy Halloween!

We’re baccckkk! Please join us for a basic infant and child CPR and choking prevention class NEXT Thursday, November 6th...
10/31/2025

We’re baccckkk! Please join us for a basic infant and child CPR and choking prevention class NEXT Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 PM hosted by one of our newest providers, Dr. Isabelle Falcon.

Are you a parent to a young child or expecting a baby in the few months? Although it is rare to need to use CPR ⛑️ ❤️ on your child, most parents feel better being prepared ✅ Please join us in-person for a quick one hour lesson on infant and child CPR and choking prevention. The class is held in our office at 2637 Broadway. Registration is available via our profile links and in our stories.

We look forward to meeting you! Have you missed our classes? What else would you like to see us offer? ⬇️ 🩷🧡💛💙

The NYC Marathon 🏃🏼‍♀️ is just 8 days away! And it’s possible that NP Jamie has run past you at Riverside 📍 or Central P...
10/25/2025

The NYC Marathon 🏃🏼‍♀️ is just 8 days away!

And it’s possible that NP Jamie has run past you at Riverside 📍 or Central Park 🌳 as she has been completing her rigorous training! This will be Jamie’s first time running the NYC 🍎 Marathon, and will also be her first full marathon!

If you want to keep track 📲 of Jamie’s progress, and us help cheer 📣 her on, her BIB is #65764!

This year, Jamie is running the NYC Marathon while supporting Steve’s Camp 🏕️ a non profit aimed to empower children with an enriching experience at a sleep-away camp at a farm up in the Catskills. Read 📖 Jamie’s full story through the 🔗 Link in Bio and in our stories!

Do you have any marathon tips for NP Jamie? ⬇️

🩷🧡💛💙

10/23/2025

If you’ve been with us for a while you may recall our short series of videos 🎥 about what to expect at different appointments. We’re expanding our Come Grow With Us 🌱 series and first up, is Jamie Wells, Nurse Practitioner who graciously walks families through the one year check up. Give it a listen 🎧

Questions for us? We’re here to help! Looking for a new provider? We’re accepting new patients. Visit us online to learn more.

This Friday, MVP is so excited to be introducing a new face to our families 🤗 Please join us in welcoming Rachael Rose, ...
10/22/2025

This Friday, MVP is so excited to be introducing a new face to our families 🤗 Please join us in welcoming Rachael Rose, owner & founder and Speech Language Pathologist of 💜

Rachael joins Dr. Hoffman to discuss open mouth breathing in kids and the ripple effect it can have including topics like:

• snoring 😴
• restless sleep 🥱
• frequent colds 🤧
• enlarged tonsils 👅
• over diagnosis of ADHD
…and more!

We’re live this Friday, 10/24 at 9AM here on Instagram 📲 Please share this with anyone you think might benefit or be interested in this topic.

About our guest expert:

🗣️ Rachael Rose is the owner and founder of Creative Speech Therapy NYC, established in 2015. With over 20 years of experience in pediatric speech-language pathology, Rachael leads a dedicated team of specialists providing innovative, compassionate care to children and families.

🗣️ She specializes in feeding therapy, speech and language development, and orofacial myology, bringing a holistic and evidence-based approach to every session. In addition to her clinical work, Rachael is a professor of feeding therapy and a passionate speaker at professional conferences, sharing her expertise to inspire and educate fellow clinicians.

🗣️ Rachael’s mission is to empower children to thrive through connection, creativity, and collaboration.

ℹ️ Creative Speech Therapy is located on the Upper East Side on East 95th Street off 2nd Ave and the Q train 🚇

Team VaxAttack 💉put up a “W”today 🙌🏼 This is your neighborhood doctor reminding you that Vitamin D ☀️ and exercise 🌳🚶🏻‍♀...
10/19/2025

Team VaxAttack 💉put up a “W”today 🙌🏼 This is your neighborhood doctor reminding you that Vitamin D ☀️ and exercise 🌳🚶🏻‍♀️🥎 are at your doorstep AND in abundance this weekend so get outside!

Goooo MVP! 🩷🧡💛💙

“Say ahhh 👅” —this week we’re skipping the tongue depressor and exploring all the information on chronic tonsillitis, wh...
10/16/2025

“Say ahhh 👅” —this week we’re skipping the tongue depressor and exploring all the information on chronic tonsillitis, what are tonsils anyway and why some kids seem to get affected more frequently.

Please join Manhattan Valley Pediatric’s cofounder & pediatrician, Dr. Judith Hoffman and guest expert, Pediatric ENT Dr. Alyssa Hackett with at their Upper East Side office on E 58th between 3rd & Lexington.

As always, please drop questions here or in our stories to be asked during the live 📲⬇️

About this week’s guest:

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Hackett is happy to be practicing at ENT & Allergy’s Upper East Side and Bronx offices.  A mom of two young boys, Dr. Hackett loves meeting other parents, listening to their stories, and working with them to ensure their children have the best opportunity to be healthy and thrive!
 
Dr. Hackett is dedicated to treating the full range of childhood ear, nose and throat disorders, including congenital head and neck masses, airway disorders, hearing loss, chronic nasal congestion, snoring and sleep apnea, and chronic infections of the ears, nose and throat.
 
Dr. Hackett is an active member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology and is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.  

She completed her Otolaryngology residency at followed by sub-specialty training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Meltdown. Hitting. Screaming. Crying. Throwing. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. Join MVP tomorrow, Friday, Octob...
10/09/2025

Meltdown. Hitting. Screaming. Crying. Throwing. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone.

Join MVP tomorrow, Friday, October 10th, at 9AM —Dr. Judith Hoffman hosts Andrea Robbins, Certified Parenting Coach and owner of .vistas to discuss childhood tantrums! 😩🤯🫣

We’ll discuss —

🌇 what are they,
🌇 why do kids act this way,
🌇 what causes a tantrum,
🌇 how do we respond as an adult,
🌇 can we prevent them

Most importantly—what are YOUR questions? Drop them here in the comments or in our story Q&A box!

About our guest expert:

🌇 Andrea Robbins M.Ed, certified parent coach, helps parents move beyond frustration, yelling, and punishing to create calm, cooperation, and lasting connection with their kids. Andrea earned her Master’s degree in Early Childhood from of Education in NYC. She is also a former teacher with 15 years of experience in the classroom and running various programs.

Join us Friday for Instagram Live at 9AM ET! Drop your questions here or in our stories!

It’s Friday! We hope everyone is feeling settled into their back to school 🏫 routines. MVP is buzzing 🐝 with lots of new...
10/03/2025

It’s Friday! We hope everyone is feeling settled into their back to school 🏫 routines.

MVP is buzzing 🐝 with lots of new energy. Both Dr. Lau and Dr. Falcon have started as well as some new front desk staff —Stacy Gonzalez and new medical assistant staff: Yahani McFadden and Empress Wright. The new office on Columbus Circle 📍is almost done, and we are so excited to share the new space with you. Stay tuned for the opening date and when we’ll be accepting patients. Aiming for mid-month! 🍂🧡🤞🏼

Even better news—there’s not a ton of illness right now but we are still seeing croup 😷 and some stomach bugs 🤢 as well as fall allergies 🤧

ℹ️ Check out our blog on croup and allergies if you are curious and have more questions.

ℹ️ For those asking, C0V1D vaccines are in and available. Please call the office to schedule.

ℹ️ RSV shots are also available as of now for babies under 8 months. Please call to schedule.

ℹ️ As a reminder, our next flu shot 💉 clinic is Friday, 10/17 from 6-8 PM and Saturday, 10/18 from 1-4PM.

Address

2637 Broadway
New York, NY
10025

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19179216219

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