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Marie Brunelli, M.D. M.S. is Chief of Adolescent Medicine at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is board certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. After receiving a Bachelor of Science and Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, Dr. Brunelli received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Saint Georges University in 2014. She completed a residency in Pediatrics at NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in 2017 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2020. In addition to her adolescent practice, Dr. Brunelli teaches pediatric residents and medical students in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. Her clinical experience includes various areas such as adolescent primary care, sexual and reproductive health including contraceptive care, screening and addressing sexually transmitted infections, gynecological issues like menstrual disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome, management of eating disorders, routine sports examination, mental health support, and LGBTQ health.

Dr. Kenny Castro is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Pediatrician at New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She is board certified in Pediatrics.Dr. Castro obtained her medical degree (M.D.) from the Central University of Venezuela. After receiving her M.D., she worked as a community doctor in her home country, Venezuela, providing medical care to low-income and minority populations. Seeking further expertise, she immigrated to the United States and pursued her medical training at Lincoln Medical Center, completing a three-year residency in pediatrics. Following that, she accomplished a three-year fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where she was also inducted as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.During her fellowship training, Dr. Castro actively engaged in various research projects, focusing on clinical research and quality improvement. She contributed to studies exploring the public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Inflammatory Bowel Disease presentation in pediatric patients in the New York City area and enhancing patient experience during colonoscopy procedures. Dr. Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and her clinical interests include abdominal pain, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease, celiac disease, poor weight gain, obesity, nausea, and vomiting.

Dr. Shuchi Jani, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, specializing in pediatric care and pediatric hospitalist medicine. She is fluent in English and has conversational skills in Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Jani completed her medical education at St. George's University and her residency at Nassau University Medical Center. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for children, ensuring their well-being through her expertise and compassionate approach. Generated from the website