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Where in the World Did You Hear That?

Practicing pediatrics for more than 42 years, William J. Mesibov, M.D. and his practice, Kidfixers, has been voted the Best Pediatric Practice on Long Island for two consecutive years, 2007 and 2008.u00a0u00a0

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Where in the World Did You Hear That?

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  1. Practicing pediatrics for more than 42 years, William J. Mesibov, M.D. and his practice, Kidfixers, has been voted the Best Pediatric Practice on Long Island for two consecutive years, 2007 and 2008. He has received a commendation from the Nassau County legislature for his dedication to the children of Nassau County and was named honoree of the Mid-Island YJCC’s 2007 fund raising campaign. Aside from serving his own practice in Syosset, Dr. Mesibov has served as a teaching attending physician at Long Island Jewish Schneiders’ Children’s Hospital for over two decades. He is also an Attending Pediatrician at the North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Since 1982 he has served as Vice President and Board Member of the Mid-Island Y-JCC. Mesibov is also a regular supporter of the United Jewish Appeal, the American Cancer Society, and the National Shrine of St. Jude. Read morewww.smartpediatricadvice.com

  2. Well Mesibov has written a biweekly pediatric column for the Long Island Press called the Kidfixer. He has appeared on local TV many times for commentary on current health topics and as a panelist on news shows. He is the author of the book “Where in the World Did You Hear That? A Pediatrician Separates Fact from Fiction.” explores many popular pediatric myths, giving practical advice to parents and Dr. Mesibov developed and holds a patent on an optical monitor called “This Side Up” a device designed to prevent Sudden Infant Death. known on Long Island, Dr. Mesibov caregivers.

  3. TEETHING, IT’S NOT WHAT YOU’VE BEEN TAUGHT I can’t begin to count how many times I’ve heard intelligent parents express the conviction that teething causes fever, congestion, diarrhea, diaper rashes and pain. Although these beliefs about teething are almost universal, they’re all myths. Teething causes none of the above symptoms. The only result of teething is teeth. Where did these ideas come from? Lots of babies get their first cold, fever, or stomach virus during the second six months of life, the same period when, coincidentally, baby teeth start to erupt. Until science understood the role of antibodies and immunity, it was thought that teething somehow weakened the baby illness. We now know that this is untrue. and produced

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