Dr. Leah M. Alexander, MD
Pediatrician
20-20 Fair Lawn Ave Pediatricare Associa Fair Lawn NJ, 07410About
Dr. Leah Alexander is a pediatrician practicing in Fair Lawn, NJ who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, she provides medical and preventative health care for infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. This includes treating infections, injuries, and other childhood medical conditions. Dr. Alexander manages the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Awards
- NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2014 New Jersey Family Magazine
- NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2010 New Jersey Family Magazine
- NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2018 New Jersey Family Magazine
- NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2015 New Jersey Family Magazine
- Metropolitan Who's Who Registry 2007 Metropolitan Who's Who
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Alexander provides her pediatric expertise to clients on a freelance basis as a medical writer, editor, and contributor.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- I have had the opportunity to visit countries on six continents. Some of my favorite places are Vietnam, Spain, and Australia.
Hobbies / Sports
- Dr. Alexander owned and operated, Global Palate, a catering business from 2008 to 2014.
Dr. Leah M. Alexander, MD's Practice location
Dr. Leah M. Alexander, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Alexander
Recommended Articles
- Which Specialists Can Treat ADHD?
People suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) encounter several challenges including social, academic or professional difficulties. These issues make it important for ADHD patients to receive definitive treatments that work for them. ADHD is also very common among children....
- How Oxytocin, a Natural Hormone, Could Improve Social Skills in Children with Autism
Ocytocin is often called the 'love hormone' or the 'cuddle hormone.' It has many effects, from appetite suppression to inhibiting the release of cortisol. More famously, it is important for every kind of relationship.Basically, this hormone is released by any loving physical contact, including...
- Tdap Vaccine for Whooping Cough
The Tdap vaccine protects the body from three diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough....
- Boys and Girls Experience Autism Differently, Study Finds
When it comes to the treatment of autism, researchers are still struggling to fully understand what options are best. In addition to learning how to treat the symptoms of autism, doctors are also still trying to figure out exactly what causes the condition to develop in certain children. While there...
- What Is a Pediatric Stroke: Get the Facts
Contrary to what many people think, strokes can also occur in children, unborn babies, or infants. There are two age classifications for pediatric stroke, namely, perinatal and childhood. Childhood stroke affects infants up to 18 year-olds. Perinatal stroke refers to the last 18 weeks of gestation...
- Treating Autism
Since symptoms of autism can vary depending on the child, and behaviors can often change over time, treatment solutions should be tailored to individual needs. A program should improve a child’s communication skills while addressing social, behavioral, and learning aspects of a child’s life....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Muhammad Bhatti MD319 Hooper Street Brooklyn New York 11211
- Dr. Zahida Khan MD132 WILSON AVE BROOKLYN NY 11237
- Dr. Ramon E. Ferrand MD600 W 150th St New York New York 10034
- Judith Goldstein1559 York Avenue New York New York 10028
- Dr. Manuel Franco Cornielle MD638 E 169th St Bronx NY 10456
- Dr. Penelope Hsu MD125 WALKER ST FL 2 NEW YORK NY 10013