Ruben Cerri, MD

Undergraduate: Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Medical School: Luis Razetti School of Medicine, Caracas, Venezuela
Residency: Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Additional Languages: Spanish, Italian

Q & A with Dr. Ruben Cerri

How did you get into pediatrics?
Even before entering Medical School, I wanted to be a Pediatrician.

Where did you grow up?
La Plata, Argentina/Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.

Where do you live?
Douglaston, Queens.

What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
The diversity, vibrant community, and learning something almost every day.

What keeps you motivated?
My family, and the wellbeing of my patients and their families.

What do you do for fun?
Outdoor sports, running, biking, triathlon training, and dining out.

Vhari Forsyth, MD

Medical School: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Residency: Evelina Children’s Hospital, London, UK
Additional Language: Italian

How did you get into pediatrics?
I’ve always been drawn to working with young people, and over time, that interest grew into a full commitment to pediatrics and adolescent medicine. It’s such a privilege to be part of a child’s health journey from the very beginning.

Where did you grow up?
London, United Kingdom.

Where do you live?
New York City.

What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
I love getting to know families and being part of a practice that prioritizes both clinical excellence and a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to care.

What keeps you motivated?
Knowing that the work I do—whether in an exam room or on a broader scale—can support healthier, more confident young people. That keeps me going every day.

What do you do for fun?
Spending time with my children, baking, and traveling whenever I can.