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My private practice, Putnam Pediatric Medicine PLLC, which started in 1973, is located in Carmel, New York in the beautiful lower Hudson Valley. I and a pediatric nurse practitioner are the providers. We give pediatric care to children from birth until the age of 22 years.
It is not unusual to find a newborn baby and college-graduating patient in our office simultaneously. Ah, that's the joy of being a pediatrician!
Our office is located directly opposite Putnam Hospital Center at The Barns Office Center.
To obtain more information about our practice, please visit our website:
www.putnampediatrics.com
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
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United States: New York
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Pink eye: Pink eye (conjunctivitis) refers to redness on the white of the eye and the insides of the lids caused by irritation, allergy, infection and others (g... Read More
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Amblyopia: Amblyopia means loss of vision when the eye is not used. This is caused by a condition called "lazy eye"l. Because of a weak eye muscle(s), the affect... Read More
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Immune status: Ordering measles antibodies through blood testing will determine if you have had measles. The IgM titer will reveal a recent infection; the IgG titer ... Read More
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Roseola: Roseola is a viral infection suffered by toddlers . The skin rash usually appears after a child's temperature has normalized after having had fever fo... Read More
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Yes: You will not be contagious 24 hours after you have started your antibiotics.
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Varicella vaccine: Yes. There is a sure way of determining one's immunity level - a varicella titer done by a blood test. Adults need 2 doses, given one month apart. I o... Read More
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Crib bumpers: No, crib bumpers can cause a baby to get suffocated.
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Tooth extraction: Local anesthesia is usually sufficient. For more anxious persons, conscious sedation is available using nitrous oxide inhalation or IV sedatives (unde... Read More
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Septicemia: Bacteremia means presence of bacteria in the blood stream. Septicemia (also called sepsis) is a state of microbial invasion from a portal of entry int... Read More
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Gardasil vaccine: The effects of the vaccine on a developing human fetus are not known. It is recommended that the vaccine be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly ... Read More
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Constipation: Prune juice is one of the remedies for constipation. Fiber-rich foods and plenty of fluids are the cornerstone of healthy bowels.
Add to it enough ph... Read More
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BCG vaccine: Bcg vaccine, prepared from a weakened strain of tuberculosis bacteria named bacille calmette-guérin, is used in developing countries where the inciden... Read More
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Pink eye: Nasal congestion can cause watery eyes because the tears have a problem draining into the nose. An eye irritation, allergy or corneal abrasion can cau... Read More
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Jock itch: Provided you use the correct medication, the itch and discomfort should start disdappearing within a week or shorter.
Be sure to conitnue applying th... Read More
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Protein requirement: Your daily protein requirement in grams is your weight in kilograms. For example,
50 gm (grams) if you weigh 50 kilos. Spend your money more wisel... Read More
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Flu test: Rapid tests for influenza involve taking a swab of the nose. More definite diagnosis involves 2 blood tests - one during the acute illness and another... Read More
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Pterygium: A pterygium is a fibrous conjunctival tissue growth on the cornea that is fairly common. Surgical removal is relatively straightforward but recurrence... Read More
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URI: Uri is another term for a cold which is caused by viruses and has a self-limited natural course - meaning it will go away by itself in 7 to 10 days. T... Read More
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Swollen arm: There are many entities that can cause a swollen arm but the most common are trauma, infection, and hypersensivity reactions. Since you did not specif... Read More
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Tetanus booster: Tetanus vaccine is recommended every 10 years. Currently, the incidence of whooping has been increasing so if you need a tetanus booster, the current ... Read More
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Booster shot: Most booster shots are not accompanied by severe side effects. If there is, it begins with pain during the injection with tenderness and swelling at t... Read More
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Overdose: There are no self-help procedures when an overdose is suspected. Anybody with an overdose should be evaluated and treated in the emergency department ... Read More
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TB of the spine: Your doctors really owe you a detailed explanation of your illness. Are they perhaps not sure? I hope you will be able to access this site online to l... Read More
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Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance is a common disorder due to the inability to digest lactose secondary to low levels of lactase enzyme.
Drinking too much milk wil... Read More
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Chickenpox, shingles: Chickenpox vaccine (varivax) is recommended for all children one year of age and older and for adults younger than 60 years. The shingles vaccine (zos... Read More
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Ipecac: Don't even think of using ipecac to induce vomiting. You might end up having aspiration pneumonia or severe cardiac side effects.
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Humidifiers: Yes. They both increase humidity. Be careful with warm water humidifiers when there are young children around because they could burn themselves when ... Read More
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Eye infection: First of all, you have to be certain what kind of eye infection you have and this involves a visit to your doctor. There is always a possibility of bl... Read More
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Conjunctivitis: "pink eye" can be a serious disorder that can lead to blindness. It's important for a doctor to diagnose it so that appropriate treatment can be give... Read More
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Swine flu: A mild flu (influenza) can present just like a common cold. However a blood test can determine whether your toddlers had it.
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Cough: One might suspect a chest infection but leave that to the pediatrician to diagnose. Your 7-month-old infant should be checked be the doctor.
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Eczema: Yes, itching is a very common symptom of eczema due to skin dryness. Using emollients or ointments work better than creams which is better than lotion... Read More
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Vaccines: All vaccines were created to prevent deadly diseases. All of the current vaccines available today for children and adults have proven safety. Some s... Read More
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Physical for HS: The experience will be similar to one you had last year or 2 years ago. Your doctor will ask you about school, sports, friends, relationships (with fr... Read More
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Overweight : The best diet for overweight children is a healthy and nutritious diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, protein (beans, peanuts and tree nuts, fish, ... Read More
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Breast cancer: I presume your sister has seen a reputable breast cancer specialist and undergone all routine work-up necessary to arrive at her diagnosis like ultaso... Read More
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Calories: Approximately 1300 calories.
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Best formula: I wish you decided to breastfeed your baby. The 2 most common formulas are either cow's milk based (cmb) or soy. Iron-fortified cmb formulas account ... Read More
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Breastfeeding n cold: All cold medications pass through breast milk. You can use Normal Saline spray for a stuffy/runny nose. If worse, you can try a decongestant at the lo... Read More
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Lactose intolerance: Yes. A hydrogen breath test can confirm it.
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Diaper wipes: It's been reported recently that using wipes for cleaning the diaper area is safe to use even in newborns.
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Bronchitislaryngitis: As long as you do not have a high fever, you can go back to work. I hope you did not get prescribed an antibiotic because your conditions are caused b... Read More
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Anemia: A hemoglobin of 10 is very low and means you are in a state of anemia. Has your doctor/hematologist determined the cause and treament? Anxiety control... Read More
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Chickenpox vaccine: Yes. It helps prevent the complications of chickenpox - infection by the flesh-eating bacteria.
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Neck trauma: If this bump is getting bigger by the minute, have her evaluated at the ed. There are vital structures in the neck on either side of the voicebox and ... Read More
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Spina bifida: Spina bifida occurs when the spinal bones fail to close properly during early formation. It occurs in about 1 in 1, 000 births and is the most common ... Read More
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Headache severe: You can take Acetaminophen but in my practice, Ibuprofen usually helps migrain-type headaches. If migraine is causing your headaches, a neurologist ca... Read More
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Strep throat: There is a rapid test for strep pharyngitis that is availalbe - takes only 10 minutes. Go see your doctor in the morning but if you need to be diagnos... Read More
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Headache in 5yo: Do the headaches disappear during the day after she's been up and about? Did she have t&a for the osa? What do you mean by "sibs are complex"? Does "d... Read More
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Frostbie: You do not catch a cold by being exposed to cold temperatures. A virus causes it, not the cold. Developing a frostbite is irrelative to the degree of... Read More
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Aug 16, 2013
I recommend you as a well know expert in your field.
Dr Jakavick would recommend this Dr To all who seek their expertise.
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Thank you for adding me to your network. Your advice shows knowledge and caring!
Sep 30, 2013
Intelligent, caring, expert. Well-respected.
Highly recommend.
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The sound is coming from her throat. My oldest daughter had the same issue and they started the nebulizer and it didn't help any then they wanted to do a test to see if her airway walls were too flims...Read More
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Hi dr Garcia. Thank you for being specific and approximating. Your answer was helpful where as the other doc answer was generic "enough to keep him hydrated" he said, not helpful. Thank you for sugges...Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Graduated 1965MD
Residency
Kings County Hospital Center
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, New Haven, CT - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, New Haven, CT - Winter
2013
Top Pediatrician, First Place, New York - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
Putnam Pediatric Medicine PLLC
Publications
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