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Luis Velasquez, MD, Director of Pediatrics at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, which has locations in Arverne, Far Rockaway, Brooklyn, and Jamaica, New York. He joined the pediatrics medical care team in 2010.

Dr. Velasquez graduated Cum Laude from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College of New York, and thereafter, from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. His post-graduate training includes Preliminary Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital, Anesthesia and Pediatrics at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He also took courses in Medical Health Administration at Bellevue University.

During his tenure at Addabbo, Dr. Velasquez has served as an EclinicalWorks (EMR) SuperUser, Member and Co-chair of the Addabbo Risk Management Committee, Chairman of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee, Acting Chief Medical Officer, and Associate Medical Director. Among his many credentials, Dr. Velasquez holds Certifications in Ambulatory Care Level 1 and 2 Risk Management, Opioid Prescribing Program 1 and 2, Infectious Control, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) and Conscious Sedation. Among his many organizational memberships, he is a Diplomat, American Board of Pediatrics, a member of the International Pediatric Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Velasquez was born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, in a closely-knit but not affluent family. His dad worked in a factory making beach umbrellas, and his mom was a stay-at-home mom so she could be there with him and for his sister. He remembers “growing up not necessarily having everything everyone else did, including access to medical care.” Because of his upbringing, Dr. Velasquez feels a special connection to many of his pediatric patients at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center.

He enjoys working at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center because he enjoys helping others and making a difference in the lives of Addabbo children – one child at a time. He enjoys watching his patients grow up, year after year, and become individuals. Combining his love for biology and children, Dr. Velasquez believes that his career as a pediatrician is the very best of both worlds.

He speaks fluent Spanish and English, a “teeny” little bit of Arabic, and in his spare time, enjoys landscape and portrait sketching, watercolor, creative writing, nature, horror/occult and Sci-Fi fiction, multi-cultural music and foods, travel, and sightseeing.

At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. With locations in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, our experienced team provides comprehensive services designed to support the whole person and improve long-term health outcomes.

For nearly 40 years, we have proudly served the communities of Southeast Queens and Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing high-quality, community-based healthcare for generations of families. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to expanding access to coordinated, patient-centered care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. 

At JPAFHC, we deliver integrated, whole-person care that combines medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services under one healthcare network. Our care model focuses on prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, and wellness while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing culturally responsive care rooted in compassion, dignity, equity, and respect.

We provide a wide range of primary and preventive care services at JPAFHC, including routine checkups and physicals, as well as specialized care such as chronic disease management. We also provide women's health and family planning services, pediatric care, and dental and oral health services for the whole family. Patients also have access to behavioral health, podiatry, and pharmacy services at JPAFHC, and telehealth appointments are available to help make patient care more accessible. 

Whether you are managing a chronic condition, prioritizing preventive care, seeking behavioral health support, or navigating important life changes, our team works alongside you to develop a personalized care plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

At JPAFHC, we are proud to be part of the communities we serve and remain committed to helping individuals and families live healthier lives for years to come.

Call 718-945-7150 or book online to schedule an appointment, consultation, or telehealth visit. 

At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered around you. With locations in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, our experienced team provides comprehensive services designed to support the whole person and improve long-term health outcomes.

For nearly 40 years, we have proudly served the communities of Southeast Queens and Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing high-quality, community-based healthcare for generations of families. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to expanding access to coordinated, patient-centered care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. 

At JPAFHC, we deliver integrated, whole-person care that combines medical, behavioral, dental, and supportive services under one healthcare network. Our care model focuses on prevention, early intervention, chronic disease management, and wellness while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing culturally responsive care rooted in compassion, dignity, equity, and respect.

We provide a wide range of primary and preventive care services at JPAFHC, including routine checkups and physicals, as well as specialized care such as chronic disease management. We also provide women's health and family planning services, pediatric care, and dental and oral health services for the whole family. Patients also have access to behavioral health, podiatry, and pharmacy services at JPAFHC, and telehealth appointments are available to help make patient care more accessible. 

Whether you are managing a chronic condition, prioritizing preventive care, seeking behavioral health support, or navigating important life changes, our team works alongside you to develop a personalized care plan that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

At JPAFHC, we are proud to be part of the communities we serve and remain committed to helping individuals and families live healthier lives for years to come.

Call 718-945-7150 or book online to schedule an appointment, consultation, or telehealth visit. 

Lesleyann Velilla is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in primary care, urgent care, pediatric acute and chronic care, newborn care, and nursing leadership. Her clinical background includes caring for children across a range of settings and supporting families through preventive, acute, and ongoing healthcare needs.

Velilla earned her Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care from the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New York University. Her training includes pediatric acute and chronic care experiences at leading children's hospitals and community-based programs. She is certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care and is proficient in Spanish.

Her professional experience includes pediatric primary care, urgent care, newborn nursery care, and hospital-based pediatric services. She has performed comprehensive assessments, developmental screening, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, patient and family education, and care coordination. Velilla brings a strong combination of pediatric clinical experience, critical thinking, and family-centered communication to the care of children and adolescents.

Dr. Chartrand Sethi is passionate about helping families of children with developmental and behavioral difficulties understand their child's diagnosis, comprehend how this diagnosis was made, and learn ways to manage the condition in all aspects of the child's life. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Chartrand Sethi completed her residency in pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical Center. She then pursued fellowship training in developmental-behavioral medical center at Cohen Children's Medical Center-Northwell Health. After fellowship, she worked at Flushing Hospital Medical Center evaluating children with a variety of developmental conditions. She opened her private practice in 2021. Dr. Chartrand Sethi is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in General Pediatrics and Develomental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

David T. Jacobs, MD, DABR, DABVLM, has devoted his medical career to treating venous disease. Based in Rockville Centre, New York, this fellowship-trained, board-certified vein and vascular specialist personally handles all cases at his practice South Shore Vein and Aesthetic Medicine – the only dedicated vein practice on the south shore of Nassau County. 

Dr. David T. Jacobs holds dual board certifications in radiology and phlebology (vein medicine), a certification held by fewer than 900 physicians in the United States.

A born-and-raised New Yorker, Dr. David T. Jacobs attended medical school at the New York University School of Medicine.

Before opening his own practice, Dr. Jacobs completed a residency and fellowship in diagnostic and interventional radiology at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn. He acted as Chief Resident in Interventional Radiology, and completed an additional fellowship specifically focused on vascular malformations at the Medical College of Wisconsin, training with world experts in the field.

Dr. David T. Jacobs has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and is the author of a chapter on vascular malformations in a newly published textbook – Interventional Radiology: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice. He is a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (formerly the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine), the American College of Radiology, the American Board of Radiology, the American Medical Association, and Radiological Society of North America.

Dr. Milrod has been practicing pediatric neurology for over 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of seizures, headaches, developmental delays, sleep disorders, tics, ADHD, and autism. Dr. Milrod earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University before attending Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in pediatric neurology at Boston Children's Hospital. He is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Milrod currently has privileges at St. Peter's University Hospital. He has previously worked at Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston, MA, Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ, JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute in Edison, NJ, Neuroscience Associates of New York in Staten Island, NY, and is the former Director of Pediatric Neurology at Franciscan and NJ Neuroscience. Dr. Milrod is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep .

About Aditi Malhotra Yadav, MD, FSVM, DABVLM, DABVM, RPVI

Dr. Malhotra Yadav specializes in the comprehensive and compassionate care of patients suffering from vascular disease. Her clinical expertise focuses on the skillful diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins.

Dr. Malhotra Yadav is fellowship trained and triple board certified with the American Board of Vascular Medicine, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, and Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation.

Additionally, she serves as a Subject Matter Expert for board exam development. Passionate about education, Dr. Malhotra Yadav has given numerous faculty lectures about venous disease at national medical conferences. Due to her dedication to teaching, upon nomination, she served as Chief Resident at Stony Brook University Hospital and was awarded Teacher of the Year Award.

She graduated Albany Medical College's Physician-Scientist Program with a Distinction in Research and has published significant clinical research focused on cardiovascular medicine and imaging.

As a leader on the Society for Vascular Medicine's Venous Task Force Committee, Dr. Malhotra Yadav is involved in advancing clinical guidelines, education, research, and quality initiatives in the field of venous and vascular medicine.

Allyson Agathis, MD, FAAP

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At her practice in Bedminster, New Jersey, Allyson Agathis, MD, FAAP, specializes in pediatrics and adolescent medicine for patients from birth to 25 years old. Dr. Agathis is dedicated to meeting the comprehensive medical needs of children.

A highly-skilled, board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Agathis has each child’s health and best interest in mind when offering services like comprehensive physical exams, diagnostic testing for acute illness including Strep Infections, Influenza, and COVID-19, and vision and hearing screenings.

The practice of Allyson Agathis, MD, is the best resource when it comes to treating health concerns, and promoting kids’ best health. Children of all ages, from birth through age 25, are welcome. Parents can trust Allyson Agathis, MD, to keep their children healthy with preservative-free flu shots and vaccines, yearly physicals for general health maintenance, as well as school and sports physicals. The expert newborn care provided ensures an early start to health and wellness. 

The practice also features a convenient, in-office CLIA-certified laboratory to do blood draws on-site in the office. They offer rapid diagnostic testing for strep, influenza, and COVID-19, as well as throat cultures and urinalysis. 

Allyson Agathis, MD, has 35 years of experience so parents can rest assured their children are in the best medical hands. Call the office for an appointment today.

 

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.