Neveen Asaad, MD

Undergraduate: Faculty Of Medicine, Beni Suef University. Egypt
Medical School: Faculty Of Medicine, Beni Suef University. Egypt
Residency: Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
Additional Languages: Arabic

Q & A with Dr. Neveen Asaad

How did you get into pediatrics?
I simply love helping children. As a young medical student I developed ways to interact with patients, especially children, and understand their concern. I learned the importance of empathy and compassion for children with illness, which makes a significant difference in patient outcome.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Egypt.

Where do you live?
I live in Linden, NJ.

What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
Spending less time in commuting, which allows me to be more productive at work, and have more time to spend with my family at the end of the day as well.

What keeps you motivated?
Providing support to my patients and their families, continuous learning, working in supportive environment, and achieving my daily goals at work.

What do you do for fun?
Spending time with my family, do shopping, and I like to cook in my free time.

Shereen Elmaghrabi, MD

Education:
Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Residency: Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, New Haven, CT
Additional languages: Arabic

How did you get into pediatrics?
I’ve wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember, and realized I wanted to work with kids very early on. Their smiles are infectious, resilience is inspiring, and unpredictability keeps every day interesting. It’s truly a privilege to be a part of each family’s journey, providing support from the early days with a newborn to the unique experiences of young adulthood.

Where did you grow up?
Staten Island

Where do you live now?
Brooklyn

What do you look forward to most about working in your neighborhood office?
Establishing a new medical home for and connecting with the vibrant community of Fort Hamilton.

What keeps you motivated?
Feeling that I have a meaningful impact on my patients’ lives.

What do you enjoy doing for fun?
Traveling, skiing, photography, spending time with family and friends.

Mohamed Elzalata, MD

Medical School: Alexandria Medical School, Al Attarin, Egypt
Residency: Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
Additional languages: Arabic

Q & A with Dr. Mohamed Elzalata

How did you get into pediatrics?
I knew that I wanted to be a pediatrician since the first day of my pediatrics rotation in medical school, working with kids is very rewarding on different prospectives but most important is the long relationships with children and families.

Where did you grow up?
Alexandria – Egypt.

Where do you live?
Brooklyn, NY.

What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
You are not only the pediatrician, but you are also the family friend.

What keeps you motivated?
Appreciation from parents when you help them take care of their children.

What do you do for fun?
Walking, watching sci-fi movies, and Formula 1 races.

Zahra Marina, MD

Education:
Undergraduate: Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
Medical School: Damascus University Medical School, Damascus, Syria
Residency: St. Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT
Additional languages: Arabic

Q&A with Dr. Zahra Marina

How did you get into pediatrics?
My love for kids!

Where did you grow up?
Damascus, one of the oldest populated cities

Where do you live?
Staten Island, NY

What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
Continue my patients’ care at the new office.

What keeps you motivated?
I love what I am doing!

What do you do for fun?
Traveling