Pediatrics
Discover Developmental Pediatrics
What is a Pediatrician?
Pediatricians are doctors who care for children, generally from birth to adolescence. Through their training, they acquire the skills to treat various conditions, from basic childhood illnesses to the most serious of diseases. Slocum-Dickson’s Pediatricians understand the many factors that affect the growth and development of children. Children change rapidly, and they must be approached with an appreciation for their stage of physical and mental development and promptly referred if they are found to have any delays.
Child & Adolescent Healthcare
Pediatricians are concerned with developmental pediatrics, including the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services, from preventative health care to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases.
The Role of Our Pediatric Doctors & Staff
Our pediatricians play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of your child by:
- Evaluating babies and children for appropriate growth and development and screening for abnormalities and disabilities or delays, if any.
- Administering vaccinations to babies and children and advising about specific disease prevention.
- Providing advice on feeding, diet, food supplements, and addressing other nutrition concerns.
- Coordinating care for children receiving treatment from different specialists, and responsibility for the child’s overall health, ensuring comprehensive, holistic care.
- Offering health education for the family, empowering them to make informed decisions about their child’s health.
Important Announcement!
Rapid Tests IN OFFICE
Slocum-Dickson Pediatrics is now able to do a limited amount of RAPID ANTIGEN COVID-19 tests in the office! Certain patients may be eligible to have a rapid test done in the pediatric office and then immediately be seen for other illnesses such as strep throat and ear infections. Patients who have a negative rapid test will then have a second test called a PCR done in our laboratory using the same swabs. Testing is done in the front of the nose and takes 15 minutes for a result.
We remain committed to keeping our well patients safe! All patients with symptoms suspicious for COVID-19 will be escorted directly to exam rooms and will not sit in the waiting room. Special cleaning, air purification, and decontamination time for rooms between patients will decrease risks as much as possible.
If your child has signs or symptoms of COVID-19, please call our office for further information and instructions.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Appointments:
117 Business Park Drive,
Utica, NY 13502
Slocum-Dickson’s Team of Board Certified Pediatricians
Stephen D. Eadline, MD currently only seeing current patients for follow up visits with ADHD and mental health care,
Retired 12/31/2021 – Read retirement letter to patients and families
Matthew Mittiga, DO completed his Residency in Pediatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. He earned his medical degree from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford ME.
Taryn Rio, MD completed her Pediatrics Residency at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. She received her Medical Degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.
Julius H. Simon, MD completed his Residency in Pediatrics and an Internship at the University of Oklahoma, at Tulsa Medical College, in Tulsa Oklahoma. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Brussels in Belgium.
Elaine Tsukayama, MD completed her Residency in Pediatrics at University of Florida Gainesville in Gainesville, FL. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA.
Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
Working in
collaboration with
Dr. Mittiga
Karen earned her Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner at Utica University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Utica College. She earned her Associates Degree in Nursing at Niagara County Community College. Karen has certifications in BLS and ACLS.
Jill Cunningham, FNP
Working in
collaboration with
Dr. Simon
Jill earned her Master’s Degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the State University of New York Utica / Rome where she also earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s College of Nursing with her Associates Degree. Jill is a member of the New York State Nurse Practitioners Association.
Maree Joy, DNP, PNP-C
Working in
collaboration with
Dr. Rio
Maree earned her Masters of Science, Nurse Practitioner at SUNY Upstate Medical University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. She earned her Associates Degree in Nursing at St. Elizabeth College of Nursing. Maree is currently working on a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree at the University at Buffalo. Maree has certifications in BLS with pediatric nursing experience.
Working in
collaboration with
Dr. Rio
Andrea earned her Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner from Upstate Medical University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Utica University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Siena College. Andrea has certifications in ACLS & PALS.
Morgan Murawski, MSN, CPNP-PCWorking in
collaboration with
Dr. Tsukayama
Morgan earned her Masters of Science, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. John Fisher College. Morgan is Basic Life Support certified and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified.
Pediatric Procedures & Services
- Evaluating babies and children for appropriate growth & development
- Screening for abnormalities, disabilities or delays
- Advice on disease prevention
- Advice on feeding, diet, food supplements, and other nutrition concerns
- Coordination of specialty care if needed
- Health education for the family
- Vaccinations