Department of Pediatrics Leadership
Our leadership team ensures that we meet the highest standards in our pediatric programs.
The leadership team at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics consists of nationally and internationally respected experts in general and subspecialty pediatrics. Our leaders serve as members of major pediatric societies and are dedicated to ensuring that the department’s programs advance pediatric education, research, patient care, advocacy, and quality and safety.
Department Leadership
Arun Chopra, MD
Department Chair
Jill A. Leavens-Maurer
Director, Pediatrics Residency
Robert L. Levine, MD, PhD
Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
Melodi B. Pirzada, MD
Director, Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship
Maria L. Quintos-Alagheband, MD
Quality and Safety Officer for Children’s Service
Division Chiefs
Jane Swedler
Chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine
Vijaya L. Atluru, MD
Chief, Division of Child Neurology
Berrin Monteleone, MD
Chief, Division of Clinical Genetics
Romina M. Barros, MD
Chief, Division of Developmental–Behavioral Pediatrics
Bonnie P. Miller, DO
Chief, Division of General Pediatrics
Nazeeh N. Hanna, MD
Chief, Division of Neonatal–Perinatal Medicine
James C. Nielsen, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology
Joseph J. Stambouly
Chief, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Alexandra N. Vinci, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine
Manju M. Chandra, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
Melodi B. Pirzada, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology
Christina Mertelsmann-Voss
Chief, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology