Scarsdale Pediatrics is a friendly, state-of-the-art medical practice specializing in the care of children and adolescents from birth until 21 years of age. Our office is conveniently located in the center of the Village of Scarsdale and has on-site valet parking. We are open seven days per week and have evening hours. We have separate waiting rooms for sick and well children.
Drs. Bookner, Halpern and Lentini are board-certified and have been practicing pediatrics for many years. Dr. Bookner is the past-Director of Pediatrics at White Plains Hospital Center. Nurse Steccato is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.
Hours
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: For Emergencies (call first)
Useful Links
Information about MEASLES vaccination from Dr. Hassink, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Measles Info
Parents can find very specific information about the vaccines their baby needs from several reliable sources: NYSDOH, CDC, Academy of Pediatrics
Health advisory: Those traveling to the Carribean, especially people performing missionary work, are at risk for dengue fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes. It is important to use mosquito repellent and mosquito netting, especially in places and times of day when mosquitoes are prevalent. www.cdc.gov/travel/
American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org for all kinds of pediatric health information
Centers for Disease Control - foreign travel information:www.cdc.gov/travel/
Vaccine information from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:Vaccine Education CenterA non-profit organization committed to providing accurate information about vaccines