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Optimum Medical, LLC, is a full-service pediatric practice serving families in and around Danbury, Connecticut. Under the leadership of Jacques Etienne, MD, FAAP, the team at Optimum Medical delivers unparalleled care in a warm and welcoming environment. 

Dr. Etienne earned his medical degree from Universidad Hebrea Argentina Bar Ilan, Facultad De Ciencias Biologicas, Carrera De Medicina. He continues to expand his skills and education as a board-certified pediatrician with the American Board of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Etienne has been serving Danbury families for more than 17 years and enjoys watching the children in his care grow and thrive. He gained experience in emergency medicine through his role as an emergency room physician at Woodhull Medical Center, an NYU-affiliated hospital. 

Optimum Medical is a highly sought-after pediatric resource in the area and has attracted some of the best medical support staff in the region. Parents and patients are warmly welcomed from the moment they walk through the doors and enjoy unrushed, personalized care during each and every visit. 

From newborn care to well-child exams and sick visits, parents can rely on the team at Optimum Medical. The practice also offers specialized care for asthma, allergies, childhood obesity, and much more. 

Dr. Etienne takes an integrative approach to health and wellness, incorporating each child’s emotional and social needs into health care efforts. He treats each patient as a unique, distinct individual, and he shapes health care planning to meet those individual needs and goals. 

Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole, Dr. Etienne is comfortable performing health services in any of those languages. He and his team are also experienced in addressing complex medical and social issues to deliver an outstanding level of care. 

Schedule an appointment online or over the phone to meet the team. The practice is currently accepting new patients and loves welcoming new members into the practice family.

Why pediatrics? Who doesn’t love a snuggle from a baby or getting to play games during the work day? There is nothing I love more than meeting children as babies and getting the special opportunity to work closely with parents to help them grow and flourish.

I joined The Center for Advanced Pediatrics in August 2020, but grew up close by in Ridgefield, CT. While I always knew that I wanted to work in pediatrics, my passion for children grew stronger throughout my clinical rotations while completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Boston College.

I went on to receive my Master’s Degree in Nursing from Columbia University, graduating from the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner program. After graduating, I worked at a pediatric private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan before moving back to Connecticut. It was there that my love for babies and nutrition continued to grow.

While not at work, I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends. Especially my husband Nick and puppy Henry.

Arthur "Jay" Dobos, MD, FAAP, is a highly skilled pediatrician providing excellent care to patients at the Center for Advanced Pediatrics with offices in Norwalk and Darien, Connecticut. He has been a lifelong resident of Connecticut and joined the practice in November 1995. 

Dr. Dobos attended the University of Connecticut in Mansfield, Connecticut, receiving his Bachelor of Science in pharmacy in 1986. He obtained his master's degree from the University of Connecticut Medical Center in Farmington, Connecticut. 

Dr. Dobos completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College/Westchester County Medical Center and served as a chief pediatric resident. 

When he began his career at the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, he worked part-time while completing his fellowship training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and board-certified in general pediatrics and developmental and behavioral pediatrics.

Dr. Dobos resides in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife and three boys. If he's not in the office, you can find him at the local hockey rink, playing or watching his boys.

He currently serves as the medical director of the Robert B. Appleby School-Based Health Clinics at the three high schools in Norwalk. Each spring, he and his wife teach disability awareness, safety and anatomy classes, and first aid at some local elementary schools.

Kiley Carbone, APRN is a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner bringing her expertise and passion for pediatric care to the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. With a rich educational background and a genuine love for working with children, Kiley is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to families in the community.
 
Originally from Flemington, New Jersey, Kiley pursued her undergraduate studies at Penn State University. Graduating with distinction in May 2019, she then chose to further her education at Yale School of Nursing. It was there that she earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree. While enrolled at Yale, Kiley worked as a Registered Nurse at Yale Health and also spent a summer working as a camp nurse. 
 
Since joining the Center for Advanced Pediatrics in 2022, Kiley has become an integral part of the team, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages, from newborns to young adults. 
 
Outside of her professional endeavors, Kiley finds joy in spending quality time with her fiance, John, and their beloved dog, Sky. Whether it's watching the New York Yankees or the Minnesota Vikings beat their opponents, exploring the outdoors, indulging in the Norwalk food scene, or simply enjoying each other's company at home, Kiley cherishes these moments dearly.

Kiley Carbone, APRN is a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner bringing her expertise and passion for pediatric care to the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. With a rich educational background and a genuine love for working with children, Kiley is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to families in the community.
 
Originally from Flemington, New Jersey, Kiley pursued her undergraduate studies at Penn State University. Graduating with distinction in May 2019, she then chose to further her education at Yale School of Nursing. It was there that she earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree. While enrolled at Yale, Kiley worked as a Registered Nurse at Yale Health and also spent a summer working as a camp nurse. 
 
Since joining the Center for Advanced Pediatrics in 2022, Kiley has become an integral part of the team, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages, from newborns to young adults. 
 
Outside of her professional endeavors, Kiley finds joy in spending quality time with her fiance, John, and their beloved dog, Sky. Whether it's watching the New York Yankees or the Minnesota Vikings beat their opponents, exploring the outdoors, indulging in the Norwalk food scene, or simply enjoying each other's company at home, Kiley cherishes these moments dearly.

Why pediatrics? Who doesn’t love a snuggle from a baby or getting to play games during the work day? There is nothing I love more than meeting children as babies and getting the special opportunity to work closely with parents to help them grow and flourish.

I joined The Center for Advanced Pediatrics in August 2020, but grew up close by in Ridgefield, CT. While I always knew that I wanted to work in pediatrics, my passion for children grew stronger throughout my clinical rotations while completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Boston College.

I went on to receive my Master’s Degree in Nursing from Columbia University, graduating from the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner program. After graduating, I worked at a pediatric private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan before moving back to Connecticut. It was there that my love for babies and nutrition continued to grow.

While not at work, I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends. Especially my husband Nick and puppy Henry.

Arthur "Jay" Dobos, MD, FAAP, is a highly skilled pediatrician providing excellent care to patients at the Center for Advanced Pediatrics with offices in Norwalk and Darien, Connecticut. He has been a lifelong resident of Connecticut and joined the practice in November 1995. 

Dr. Dobos attended the University of Connecticut in Mansfield, Connecticut, receiving his Bachelor of Science in pharmacy in 1986. He obtained his master's degree from the University of Connecticut Medical Center in Farmington, Connecticut. 

Dr. Dobos completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College/Westchester County Medical Center and served as a chief pediatric resident. 

When he began his career at the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, he worked part-time while completing his fellowship training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and board-certified in general pediatrics and developmental and behavioral pediatrics.

Dr. Dobos resides in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife and three boys. If he's not in the office, you can find him at the local hockey rink, playing or watching his boys.

He currently serves as the medical director of the Robert B. Appleby School-Based Health Clinics at the three high schools in Norwalk. Each spring, he and his wife teach disability awareness, safety and anatomy classes, and first aid at some local elementary schools.