Dr. Kim Derespina M.D.
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
2701 Sunrise Hwy Islip Terrace NY, 11752About
Dr. Kim Derespina is a pediatrician practicing in BRONX, NY. Dr. Derespina is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Derespina diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Derespina can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 2011
Provider Details
Dr. Kim Derespina M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Kim Derespina M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Newborn Fever: What to Do?
What is a newborn fever?According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the normal body temperature of a healthy infant is between 97-100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or 36-38 degrees Celsius. You’ll know that your baby has a fever if his or her body temperature rises above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit...
- Is the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccine Safe for My Baby?
What are some considerations with regard to vaccination?Never hide anything from your GP while he is deciding about the shots for your baby as your carelessness might have grave after-effects (side effects) for your baby. If your baby has diarrhea or is recovering from the flu, it would not be the...
- The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks
Babies born at 40 weeks have a lower risk of developing cerebral palsy, when compared to babies born at 37 or 38 weeks, or at 42 weeks and later, according to a new study published in, The Journal of the American Medical Association. But the absolute risk of developing this condition in babies is...
- Why We Should Not Define Autism in Terms of ‘Deficits’
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. It is characterized by challenges with communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. These challenges involve impairments in social reciprocity and in the use of verbal and...
- Can Children Suffer from Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a very common sleep disorder that can affect any individual at any age, even children. It is typically caused by something that blocks the airway, thus leading to abnormal breathing while asleep. If your child snores loudly or displays other symptoms such as breathing difficulties...
- Newborn Diagnosis: Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of FallotTetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect, which affects the heart’s structure, causing blood with low levels of oxygen to circulate throughout the body. Babies born with tetralogy of Fallot tend to have a blue discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen levels in their...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Samantha Feld MD2701 Sunrise Highway Islip Terrace NY 11752
- Dr. Lycia Ryder D.O.2701 SUNRISE HWY ISLIP TERRACE NY 11752
- Dr. Julia I Ordonez M.D.2701 Sunrise Hwy Islip Terrace NY 11752
- Dr. Peter Dominic Pirraglia MD2701 Sunrise Hwy Islip Terrace NY 11752
- Dr. Aleksey Tentler MD2701 SUNRISE HWY ISLIP TERRACE NY 11752
- Dr. Aileen Carol Cannon M.D.2701 Sunrise Hwy Islip Terrace NY 11752