-Undergraduate Degree: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
-Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY
-Residency: Westchester Medical Center, Hawthorne, NY
-Second Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin
Q & A with Dr. Karmen Au
How did you get into pediatrics?
Kids make me laugh the most! They are such a special population to work with, and it’s great to work with their families too because they really care about their children!
Where did you grow up?
Brooklyn, NY.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
The abundant coffee shops and restaurants!
What keeps you motivated?
My family and friends, and my patients and their families!
What do you do for fun?
Trying new restaurants, hiking, traveling, running, arts and crafts.
Tyan Chow, PNP
-Undergraduate: Adelphi University, Long Island, NY.
-Graduate School: New York University, New York, NY.
-Additional Languages: Chinese – Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese
Q & A with Tyan Chow, PNP
How did you get into pediatrics?
I’ve always known I wanted to work with children. It was during my undergrad rotation in Pediatrics, I realized that children are a vulnerable population that need strong advocates since most are not able to speak up for themselves. I wanted to be in a positive to be in a positive to help not only the children but parents as well.
Where did you grow up?
Flushing, New York
Where do you live?
Fresh Meadows, New York
What are you looking forward to in your neighborhood office?
All the dining options!
What keeps you motivated?
My family, friends and my patients.
What do you do for fun?
Traveling, hiking, working out, eating, photography, spending time with my family and friends.
Helen Ho, MD
-Undergraduate: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, New York, NY.
-Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brookyln, NY.
-Residency: Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health, Queens, NY.
-Additional Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin.
Q & A with Dr. Helen Ho
How did you get into pediatrics?
I have always gravitated toward working with children and medical school rotations only confirmed that I want to take care of the little ones and be a helpful resource to their families.
Where did you grow up?
Brooklyn, New York.
Where do you live?
Brooklyn.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
Building relationships with families and watching children grow and establish their individual personalities and dreams.
What keeps you motivated?
Being able to help patients and their families. It is a privilege to be a steady role in their lives, helping kids stay healthy and form healthy habits.
What do you do for fun?
I love reading, trying out new restaurants, and hanging out with family and friends.
Stephanie Lee, DO
-Undergraduate: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
-Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey.
-Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey.
-Additional Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin.
Q & A with Dr. Stephanie Lee
How did you get into pediatrics?
My own pediatrician was my role model growing up. Her calming demeanor toward my loving, yet always worried mom was the most memorable to me. As a kid, seeing that was reassuring and I liked the way she treated my family. I nearly went into Geriatrics during medical school. What drew me back were several things: I am happier caring for children and teens. Many of my mentors are Pediatricians, and I wanted a specialty where I may work with my patient’s family in concrete ways.
Where did you grow up?
Hong Kong and Brooklyn.
Where do you live?
Park Slope.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
Supporting my patient’s growth and seeing them thrive.
What keeps you motivated?
Wanting to do good and be the best pediatrician for my patients. My mentor’s words to me were, “Treat your patients and their families as if they are your very own. You will do good if you strive for that every time.”
What do you do for fun?
My favorite things to do include reading, cooking, going to string orchestra concerts, and being outdoors.