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Dexter McKenzie, MD, is an experienced internist and pediatrician serving patients of all ages at LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn. Dr. McKenzie has served the central Brooklyn community for over 30 years as a registered pharmacist and physician and treats a wide range of medical conditions for adults and children in New York City. 

After immigrating to Brooklyn from the Caribbean, Dr. McKenzie attended the public schools in the area, then received his Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical and health sciences from Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Long Island University in New York City. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and was honored with a residency and internship in internal medicine and pediatrics from Kings County Hospital in New York City. 

Dr. McKenzie is proud to serve a diverse range of patients at LaSante Health Center and advocates as a health educator, mentor to youth, and for the medical care of single mothers and senior citizens. He is passionate about supporting the local arts and small businesses. His involvement in the community has garnered him several awards and recognition. 

Dr. McKenzie is president of the Provident Clinical Society of Brooklyn, and a member of the National Medical Association, Medical Society of the State of New York, New York Empire State Medical Association, and The Medical Society of the County of Kings.

 

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A proud Haitian-American, Anise Joseph, MD, is a pediatrician offering compassionate care to families and children in New York City. At LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn, she is passionate about the health and wellness of children of all ages. 

Born and raised in Brooklyn and of Haitian immigrant parents, Dr. Joseph speaks Haitian Creole, English, and French. She received her Bachelor of Arts in math and economics from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York City before completing her Doctor of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in New York City. She flourished in her pediatric residency and internship at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. 

Before joining LaSante Health Center, Dr. Joseph proudly worked in the pediatric emergency department at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York City, where she gained experience in emergency care for children. Dr. Joseph is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

At the LaSante Health Center, Dr. Joseph offers annual checkups, immunizations, guidance in school and sports physical exams, and developmental testing for learning disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

When she’s not treating children, Dr. Joseph enjoys spending time in her Brooklyn neighborhood with family, friends, attending church, and diving into a good book. 

 

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Dr. Subhashini Subramanian is a pediatric cardiologist and obesity medicine specialist located in Paramus, NJ. She is the Founder and Medical Director of the Children’s Center for Holistic Heart Health, and former Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine at Seton Hall University. She is fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi. Dr Subramanian is passionate about helping children and families live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Matt Bayes, MD practices sports medicine and specializes in regenerative orthopedics at Bluetail Medical Group. Dr. Bayes welcomes patients in Chesterfield, Missouri and Darien, Connecticut. Patients needing expert treatment for the full range of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases seek his expertise in regenerative treatments such as PRP and BMC.

Dr. Bayes treats professional athletes and weekend warriors alike and focuses on non-operative methods of treatment and rehabilitation. He strives to keep patients moving during their recovery to limit their time away from the game. He’s also skilled in the use of ultrasound for diagnostic and needle-guided procedures.

After receiving his medical degree from Saint Louis University, Dr. Bayes completed his pediatric internship and residency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. He then moved across the country to Beaufort, South Carolina, where he spent four years as a staff pediatrician and was named the chief of pediatrics at Naval Hospital Beaufort.

In 2008, Dr. Bayes returned to Saint Louis University to complete his fellowship in primary care sports medicine and subsequently earned his board certification.

Before joining Bluetail Medical Group in 2011, Dr. Bayes practiced at the Sports Medicine Institute at the Orthopedic Center of St. Louis. He has extensive experience teaching regenerative medicine and diagnostic ultrasound techniques to physicians from throughout the United States and around the world.

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Bayes enjoys jogging, working out, attending youth sports, and spending time with his wife, Jaime, and their kids, Ellie, Tyler, and Josie.

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.

Morgan Krolikowski, DNP, CPNP-PC, is a board-certified pediatric advanced practice registered nurse. She started with The Center for Advanced Pediatrics in September 2023.
 
Morgan graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in 2018. She worked for five years as a registered nurse in pediatric primary care in both Connecticut and New York. In 2023, she received her Master's of Science in Nursing and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Columbia University in New York City. Her research focused on the correlation between depression and social media use in adolescents.
 
Morgan has a special interest in asthma and follows the patients of the practice for asthma management. A fluent Spanish speaker, Morgan is also eager to provide care in both English and Spanish to the patients of the practice. 
 
Morgan was raised in Fairfield County, and she is excited to be practicing in the community that she grew up in. 
 
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Trang received her Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry with honors from Baylor University. She earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then completed her pediatrics residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, in New York, NY.

Throughout her medical training, Dr. Trang has taken an active role in assuring the health and wellness of both her patients and colleagues. At Johns Hopkins, she led an initiative that produced workshops aimed to promote mental and physical wellness of medical students. She also served as a mentor for local elementary school students in an underserved area of Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Trang has published and presented numerous research papers. She takes an integrative approach to health, focusing on nutrition and promotion of a healthy lifestyle for prevention of disease later in life. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time writing, hiking and traveling the world with her husband and children.

Dr. Trang is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.