Beach Pediatrics

Beach Pediatrics Beach Pediatrics is a division of Allied Pediatrics of New York About Our Physicians:

Elise Jonisch, M.D. Dr. Jonisch is a board-certified pediatrician. degree.

She attended Binghamton University and then Milton S. Hershey Medical School at Pennsylvania State University. She completed her Internship and Residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Jonisch has had a private practice in Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, and Island Park since 1984. She is married with five children, six grandchildren, and has two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and yoga. Rina Jaffe, M.D. Dr. Jaffe is Board Certified in Pediatrics. She attended Binghamton University followed by medical school at the Sackler School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency programs at North Shore University Hospital and has been a pediatrician with Beach Pediatrics since 2001. She is married, has two children, and enjoys playing squash and basketball. Lauren Shinder, M.D. Dr. Shinder received her B.S. from Cornell University in 2000. She then went on to obtain her M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2004. She did her Pediatric Residency at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, NY. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Shinder had been living in Houston for 2 years where she worked in private practice. She is married with 3 children and enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling. Alisa Minkin, M.D. Dr. Minkin is board certified in Pediatrics. She attended Johns Hopkins University followed by New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Minkin worked in private practices in Brooklyn and Queens. Dr. Minkin has a special interest in developmental and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. She completed the CAP-PC mini-fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is married with six children and a bunny. In her spare time, Dr. Minkin enjoys cooking, reading, and playing games with her children. Christopher Cuccia, M.D. Dr. Cuccia is a board-certified Pediatrician. He received his B.S. at the University of Rochester and then went to SUNY Upstate Medical University for his M.D. His residency was completed at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2006. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, he was working at a federally qualified Health Center in Mount Vernon, NY. He is married with one beautiful daughter (who rules the house). He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, biking, running, and reading adventure novels. Yankee games are great too! Gerald Schulman, MD
Dr. Schulman has been practicing Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in Brooklyn NY for over 30 years and now joins Beach Pediatrics in 2019. He attended CUNY Brooklyn College and then SUNY Downstate Medical School. He completed his residency and chief residency at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He is married with three children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Schulman enjoys reading, music, swimming, and biking


Daphne Capon, M.D. Dr. Capon is a board-certified Pediatrician. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hamilton College and then attended SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Her residency was completed at Brown University where she was named Pediatric Chief Resident. Dr. Capon furthered her studies with a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Cornell. She has been delivering warm and high-quality Pediatric care for over 25 years. In her spare time, Dr. Capon enjoys running and hiking outdoors, folk dancing, and cooking for her husband and 3 children.

By 6 months, many babies are ready to experiment with solid baby foods like pureed veggies and fruits. 🥕 Curious about o...
09/24/2025

By 6 months, many babies are ready to experiment with solid baby foods like pureed veggies and fruits. 🥕 Curious about other exciting baby milestones to look forward to? This month-by-month guide shows you what’s next and reminds you to enjoy every moment!.

Be prepared for your baby’s exciting first year with tips, infant growth charts, and more at: https://bit.ly/4gCoxad

Your baby’s first year is an exciting journey filled with remarkable growth. From developing critical motor skills to those priceless first steps, each month brings new challenges and discoveries.

With recent changes to vaccine recommendations, we’re here to help you understand what they mean for your family. 👪The A...
09/23/2025

With recent changes to vaccine recommendations, we’re here to help you understand what they mean for your family. 👪

The American Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met last week and voted on updates to the national vaccine schedule. Two key areas were reviewed:
• Update on MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Vaccine Procedure
• Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure

1️⃣ Update on MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Vaccine Procedure
🟠 What stays the same:
• Children should still receive vaccines for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Chickenpox at 12 months and again at 4 years old.
🟠 What’s changing:
• At 12 months, children should receive separate MMR and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines instead of the combination MMRV vaccine. (Many physicians were already following this procedure)
• The MMRV combination vaccine is now only recommended for children age 4 and up.
🟠 Bottom line:
MMR and Varicella vaccines are safe, effective, and essential for children's health. These vaccines will continue to be widely available and covered by insurance.

2️⃣ Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure
The ACIP updated its recommendation to allow for more individual choice based on medical advice. This guidance is broader than the procedure the FDA issued earlier this summer.
🟠 What stays the same:
• Children ages 6 months to 17 years: COVID-19 vaccination should be based on shared decision-making between families and healthcare providers.
• Adults over 65 and people with high-risk conditions continue to benefit most from getting the vaccine.
• The vaccine is covered by government programs and most private insurance.
🟠 What’s changing:
• Adults ages 18–64 no longer have a general recommendation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Instead, they should decide based on a conversation with their healthcare provider.
🟠 What Other Leading Organizations Are Saying:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):
• Recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for:
• All infants 6–23 months
• All high-risk children ages 6 months–18 years
• Any child whose parent wants them vaccinated
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):
• Recommends COVID-19 vaccination for:
• Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy, postpartum, or breastfeeding
New York State (NYS):
• Anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can get one
• Pharmacists can give the vaccine without a prescription
🟠 Bottom Line:
• In New York State, anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can receive it.
• The vaccine offers strong protection — especially for:
• Infants under age 2
• Adults over 65
• High-risk individuals (heart disease, diabetes, asthma, weakened immune systems)
• Anyone seeking extra protection is encouraged to get vaccinated.

As Rosh Hashanah begins, we wish our families and community health, happiness, and peace in the year ahead. 🍎✨ Shanah To...
09/22/2025

As Rosh Hashanah begins, we wish our families and community health, happiness, and peace in the year ahead. 🍎✨ Shanah Tovah!

Wondering what the latest vaccine updates from Washington mean? Our Allied pediatricians have you covered. 🧡💉This week, ...
09/19/2025

Wondering what the latest vaccine updates from Washington mean? Our Allied pediatricians have you covered. 🧡💉
This week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) updated guidance for the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccines:

🟠 What stays the same
• Vaccines for MMR and Chicken Pox are still recommended at 12 months and 4 years.

🟠 What’s changing
• At 12 months, children should now receive separate MMR and Chicken Pox vaccines.
• The combination MMRV vaccine is recommended only for children ages 4 and up.

🟠 Why?
Giving the combined MMRV at the 12-month visit may have a minimal increased risk of febrile seizure. While the risk is very small, the ACIP now recommends the separate MMR and Chicken Pox vaccines to be given at the 12-month visit

🟠 Bottom line: MMR and Varicella vaccines remain safe, effective, and essential for your child’s health, and they continue to be covered by insurance. Have questions? Your Allied pediatrician is here to guide you through every update.

09/16/2025

That’s our cue 😉🩺

Say less…we’ve got you covered! Your child’s health and happiness come first! 🧡✨

This September, we honor the strength of young patients and their families during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛 To...
09/15/2025

This September, we honor the strength of young patients and their families during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛 Together, we stand with them and continue working toward brighter, healthier futures.

09/12/2025

Well checks? ✔️
Fit checks? Always. 🩺✨

Serving stickers, smiles, and serious fits 🧡

09/11/2025

On this day, we remember the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001. We hold in our hearts the families forever changed, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the resilience of a nation that came together in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

May we never forget their courage, their sacrifice, and the reminder to cherish each day with love, kindness, and unity. ❤️🤍💙

09/09/2025

We'd be lost without them, though 👯‍♀️✨

This Saturday! 🚗 Don’t miss our car seat safety check on September 13th from 12 PM to 3 PM. Our trained team will help e...
09/08/2025

This Saturday! 🚗 Don’t miss our car seat safety check on September 13th from 12 PM to 3 PM. Our trained team will help ensure your car seat is installed correctly, check for recalls or expiration, and make sure it’s the right fit for your child. Plus, we’ll share important tips for keeping your little ones safe on the road. Open to the community, no need to be an Allied patient. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/BeachCSCE25

A baby’s weight can double within their first 5 months, which changes the amount of medicine they need when they’re sick...
09/08/2025

A baby’s weight can double within their first 5 months, which changes the amount of medicine they need when they’re sick. 🩺 Are you confident in calculating the right infant Tylenol, Motrin, or Benadryl dosages in times of need?

Read these pediatrician tips on safe dosing for all the most-used infant medicines: https://bit.ly/4gaI7Ky

The first time your baby catches a cold or runs a fever can be a heartbreaking experience for any parent. Your primary concern is ensuring your baby’s safety and well-being.

This month marks 23 incredible years of dedication from Karen Giovanelli at Beach Pediatrics! 🎉 Karen first joined the t...
09/02/2025

This month marks 23 incredible years of dedication from Karen Giovanelli at Beach Pediatrics! 🎉

Karen first joined the team in 2002, hired by Dr. Jonisch while raising her three children and looking for part-time work. Over the years, she has grown right alongside the practice taking on many roles. A lifelong Long Island Park resident, Karen makes every patient feel at home from the moment they walk through the door. With her warm smile, she treats each family like her own. She’s the one who stays late, comes in on her day off when needed, and even hand-delivers forms to patient mailboxes on her way home. 📫 ✨

Karen has a gift for recognizing patient needs, she can often identify moms’ voices before they even say their names and has an intuition so sharp we lovingly call her our AMD (Almost Medical Doctor). Please join us in congratulating Karen on this incredible milestone and in thanking her for being not only a valued team member but also a true advocate for our patients and families. 🧡 🩺

New year, new beginnings! Here’s to learning, growing, and making memories, best of luck this school year!📚✏️🍎
09/02/2025

New year, new beginnings! Here’s to learning, growing, and making memories, best of luck this school year!📚✏️🍎

This week we’re celebrating two amazing milestones for Deborah, her birthday today and her 20-year anniversary with Beac...
08/29/2025

This week we’re celebrating two amazing milestones for Deborah, her birthday today and her 20-year anniversary with Beach Pediatrics on September 1st! 🧡
Deborah joined us back in 2005 as a medical assistant and has grown into her role as our amazing Clinical Support Supervisor. Deborah, affectionately known as "Cuppycake" or Cookie to her patients, always brings smiles, laughter, and even a little song and dance to every visit! Her dedication is unmatched, she supports patients with her whole heart, helps her teammates across Allied practices, and never misses a chance to make others feel celebrated!
Join us in wishing Deborah a very Happy Birthday & Happy 20th Anniversary! 🥳💐

Allied Physicians Group is hiring Full-Time & Part-Time Medical Receptionists in multiple Allied offices! Greet families...
08/28/2025

Allied Physicians Group is hiring Full-Time & Part-Time Medical Receptionists in multiple Allied offices! Greet families, manage check-in/out, schedule visits, verify insurance, and keep the day running smoothly. Bilingual candidates are eligible for enhanced compensation, as this skill helps us better serve our diverse community. Interested? Contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Jessica McQuillan 631-386-4142 ✉️ jmcquillan@alliedphysiciansgroup.com or visit https://bit.ly/AlliedPhysiciansCareers

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Beach Pediatrics is a dedicated group of doctors, nurses, and staff who value the trust you place in us when you let us help you take care of your family.

About Our Physicians: Elise Jonisch, M.D. Dr. Jonisch is a board-certified pediatrician. She attended Binghamton University and then Milton S. Hershey Medical School at Pennsylvania State University. She completed her Internship and Residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Jonisch has had a private practice in Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, and Island Park since 1984. She is married with five children, six grandchildren, and has two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and yoga. Rina Jaffe, M.D. Dr. Jaffe is Board Certified in Pediatrics. She attended Binghamton University followed by medical school at the Sackler School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency programs at North Shore University Hospital and has been a pediatrician with Beach Pediatrics since 2001. She is married, has two children, and enjoys playing squash and basketball. Lauren Shinder, M.D. Dr. Shinder received her B.S. from Cornell University in 2000. She then went on to obtain her M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2004. She did her Pediatric Residency at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, NY. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Shinder had been living in Houston for 2 years where she worked in a private practice. She is married with 2 children and enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and traveling. Alisa Minkin, M.D. Dr. Minkin is board certified in Pediatrics. She attended Johns Hopkins University followed by the New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Minkin worked in private practices in Brooklyn and Queens. Dr. Minkin has a special interest in developmental and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. She completed the CAP-PC mini-fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is married with six children and a bunny. In her spare time, Dr. Minkin enjoys cooking, reading, and playing games with her children. Christopher Cuccia, M.D. Dr. Cuccia is a board-certified Pediatrician. He received his B.S. at the University of Rochester and then went to SUNY Upstate Medical University for his M.D. degree. His residency was completed at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2006. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, he was working at a federally qualified Health Center in Mount Vernon, NY. He is married with one beautiful daughter (who rules the house). He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, biking, running, and reading adventure novels. Yankee games are great too!

Gerald Schulman, M.D. Dr. Schulman has been practicing Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in Brooklyn NY for over 30 years and now joins Beach Pediatrics in 2019. He attended CUNY Brooklyn College and then SUNY Downstate Medical School. He completed his residency and chief residency at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He is married with three children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Schulman enjoys reading, music, swimming, and biking.