Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, M.D.

LAWRENCE B. PALEVSKY, MD, FAAP, ABHM
220 Fort Salonga Road, Suite 101
Northport, NY 11768
631-262-8505
Holistickids@aol.com

Employment:

Holistic Pediatric Consultation Practice
www.HolisticChildHealth.com
Northport Wellness Center, Northport, New York
New York, New York
(February 2005-Present)

Holistic Pediatric Medical Consultant
(November 2002-February 2005)

Pediatrician, Holistic Integrative Pediatric & Adolescent Practice
Continuum Center for Health & Healing @ Beth Israel Medical Center
Attending, Department of Pediatrics, Beth Israel Medical Center
Assistant Attending, St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital
Manhattan Campus of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, New York
(May 2000-October 2002)
Instructor & Lecturer, Integrative Medicine Fellowship
Continuum Center for Health & Healing
(January 2002-October 2002)

Pediatrician, Medical Advisor
The Lenox Hill Hospital Primary Care Program at
P.S. 11/The Clinton School
Attending Pediatrician, Pediatric Ambulatory Practice
The Lenox Hill Hospital Children’s Center
Affiliate of the NYU School of Medicine & Downstate Medical School
New York, New York
(July 1998-May 2000)

Chief, Pediatric Acute Care Unit
Assistant Adjunct Instructor, Department of Pediatrics
Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Saving
Lenox Hill Hospital, Affiliate of the NYU School of Medicine
New York, New York
(July 1995-June 1998)

Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Part Time Weekend Coverage for Pediatric Private Practice
Harold Raucher, MD, Neal Kotin, MD, et al
New York, New York
(January 1994- June 1996)

Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Room
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Manager, Quality Assurance, Pediatric Emergency Services
Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Saving Course
Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
(October 1991-June 1995)

Head Counselor
Tranquility Camp, Earlton, New York
(Summer 1991)

Administrative Head Counselor, Boys and Girls Junior Unit
Central Queens YM-YWHA Day Camp, Forest Hills, New York
(Summer 1985)

Head Counselor, Boys Junior Unit
Central Queens YM-YWHA Day Camp, Forest Hills, New York
(Summers 1983, 1984)

Summer Intern, Tumor Cytogenetics Laboratory
Vesna Najfeld, Ph.D., The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York
(Summers 1981, 1982)

Post Doctorate Training:

Fellow, Ambulatory Care Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics, Bellevue Hospital-NYU School of Medicine
New York, New York
(July 1990-June 1991)

Internship, Residency-Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
(July 1987-June 1990)

Education:

Medical Degree, NYU School of Medicine
New York, New York
(September 1983-June 1987)

A.B. Degree, Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York
(September 1979-June 1983)

Honors:

Phi Beta Kappa, Vassar College, 1983

Certification:

• Pediatric Board Recertification, July 1997, December 2004
• Pediatric Board Certification, November 1990
• Diplomate, American Board of Holistic Medicine, December 2001
• Licensure, Medicine and Surgery, State of Virginia, September 2003
• Pediatric Advanced Life Saving Recertification, April 1997
• Pediatric Advanced Life Saving Instructor Course, September 1994
• Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1988
• Licensure of Medicine and Surgery, New York State, July 1988

Professional Societies:

• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1994-Present
• Past-President, American Holistic Medical Association, June 2007-February 2008
• President, American Holistic Medical Association, May 2005-June 2007
• President-Elect, American Holistic Medical Association, December 2004-May 2005
• Trustee, Board of Directors, American Holistic Medical Association, May 2002-Present
• Member, American Holistic Medical Association, 1995-Present
• Co-founder, President, Holistic Pediatric Association, January 2004-Present
• Liaison, Institute of Medicine (IOM) on Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) for the Public, Representing the American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA), Washington, DC, 2003
• Member, Medical Advisory Board, National Vaccine Information Center, Vienna, Virginia, May 2003-Present
• Member, Medical Advisory Board, Developmental Delay Resources, 2004-Present
• Member, Advisory Board, Natural Gourmet Cookery School, NYC, NY March 2004-Present

Publications:

• Aluminum and Vaccine Ingredients: What Do We Know and What Don’t We Know, National Vaccine Information Center, Doctor’s Corner, March 2008
• A Holistic Perspective on the Digestive System of Infants & Children, ICPA Newsletter, August 2003
• Vaccinations: An Open Dialogue & Discussion, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, (ICPA) Newsletter, June 2003
• Holistic Approaches to Asthma Treatment, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) Newsletter, March 2003
• Holistic Approaches to Ear Pain in Children, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) Newsletter, February 2003

 

 

 

 

Medical Instructor:

• Guest Speaker, Practicing Holistic Integrative Pediatric Medicine, Medical Student Integrative Medicine Club, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, January 2008
• Lecturer, Faculty, American Board of Holistic Medicine (ABHM) Review Course, 1) Holistic Approach to Otitis Media, Pediatric Asthma & Allergies, 2) Pediatric Nutrition, La Jolla, California, October 2007 & 2006, Austin, Texas, October 2005, Manhattan Beach, California, October 2004
• Guest Speaker, Clinical Pearls in Holistic Integrative Pediatric Medicine: Working with Children with Developmental & Behavioral Problems, 3rd Annual Conference, New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians, New York, NY, October 2007
• Lecturer, Clinical Pearls for Practicing Holistic Pediatric Medicine, Integrative Medicine Conference, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, March 2007
• Guest Speaker/Panelist, AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians) Annual Conference, Holistic Medicine and the American Holistic Medical Association, Portland, Oregon, August 2006
• Medical Student Mentor, EDCAM LTP Retreat, (Educational Development in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Leadership Training Program), Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY, June 2006
• Lecturer, American Holistic Medical Association, Half-day Pre-conference workshop, Practicing Holistic Pediatric Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, June 2006
• Lecturer, Integrative Medicine and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Conference, Clinical Pearls in Holistic Integrative Pediatric Medicine: Working with Children with Developmental and Behavioral Problems, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, May 2006
• Lecturer, How To Create Dialogue with Patients around Integrative Medicine, Integrative Medicine Conference, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, April 2006
• Lecturer, Scientific Basis of Holistic Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical School Frontiers Course on CAM, March 2006
• Lecturer, Medical Student Integrative Medicine Club, What is Holistic Medicine?, SUNY Stony Brook Medical School, January, 2006
• Lecturer, Course Designer, Holistic Management of Asthma, San Francisco, California, December 2005, Holistic Pediatric Principles: Managing a Pediatric Practice, Holistic Pediatric Association, September 2005
• Conference Chairperson, 2005 Annual Conference American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA www.holisticmedicine.org), Holism & Family Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 2003-May 2005
• Lecturer, Integrative Medicine Fellowship, Holistic Integrative Pediatric Medicine, Center for Health & Healing @ Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, May 2005, October 2004, December 2003
• Lecturer, Holistic Approach to Treating Children with Acute & Chronic Illness Using Safe Alternative Remedies, The Healing Arts Seminar, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, April 2005
• Lecturer, Vaccinations: An Open Dialogue & Discussion, Grand Rounds, Department of Family Practice, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, November 2004
• Lecturer, What is Holistic Medicine?, Medical Student Integrative Medicine Club, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, November 2004
• Guest Panelist, Application of Contemporary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatric Primary Care, International Conference on Pediatrics, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine, September 2004
• Mentor, American Medical Student Association (AMSA), Humanitarian Education (Hum Ed) Regional Retreats, April 2004-Present
• Lecturer, Advanced Holistic and Preventive Pediatrics, Holistic Approach to Treatment of Pediatric Otitis Media, Asthma & Allergies, American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA) Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2004
• Lecturer, A Holistic Perspective in Pediatric Practice, NYC Chapter, American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA), April 2004
• Member, Conference Committee, 2004 American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA) Annual Conference, May 2003-April 2004
• Lecturer, Educating Parents About Vaccines, Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society, Reston, Virginia, November 2003
• Lecturer/Course Designer, Conventional & Holistic Pediatric Medicine, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), Chiropractic Diplomate Program, November 2003-Present
• Presenter, Holistic Medical Treatments for Recurrent Otitis Media, Pediatric Allergy & Asthma, Intensive Review Course, University of Colorado Department of Family Medicine & the American Board of Holistic Medicine (ABHM), Denver, Colorado, October, 2003, November 2002
• Lecturer, Holistic Approaches to Pediatric Diseases, Grand Rounds, Family Practice Residents, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, April 1999-October 2002
• Presenter, Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Topics in Pediatric Medicine--Comparison & Integration of Conventional & Non-Conventional Approaches, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, May 2002
• Expert Consultant, Office of Professional Medical Conduct, New York State, January 2002-2004
• Expert Consultant, Shaken Baby Syndrome, State of Florida vs. Petit Family, Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Dade County Florida, November 2001-July 2002
• Lecturer, Herbs in Pediatrics, Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice, Columbia University, New York City, May 2002
• Panelist, 2nd Annual Pediatric Integrative Medicine Conference, How to Create an Integrative Care Model, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 2001
• Lecturer, Nutritional Treatment of Pediatric Illnesses, CME course, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, September 1999
• Lecturer, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital Emergency Medicine Department, New York City, May, June 1999

Public Educational Appearances:

• Guest Speaker, Healthy Eating, East Woods School, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, October 2007
• Lecturer, Ten Myths of Contemporary Pediatric Practice, NAVEL Expo, Melville, Long Island, NY, May 2007
• Lecturer, Clinical Considerations to Increase the Likelihood of Conception, Keep Your Kids Healthy Using Holistic Medicine, Missing Grace Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April 2007
• Guest Speaker, Vaccination Awareness, Teleclass, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York, NY, April 2007
• Lecturer, Clinical Pearls for Practicing Holistic Pediatric Medicine, Integrative Medicine Conference, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, March 2007
• Guest Speaker, Caring for Children on the Autistic Spectrum, Imagine Academy, Brooklyn, NY, March 2007
• Guest Speaker, Remedies & Healing Modalities for Children, Food Therapy Course with AnneMarie Colbin, PhD, Natural Gourmet Institute, New York, NY, March 2007-Present
• Panelist, Pediatrics, Parenting, Healing Touch, JCC of Manhattan, March 2007
• Lecturer, Holistic Pediatrics, Holistic Moms Network, Fort Lauderdale Chapter, December, 2006
• Keynote Speaker, Raising Healthy Children with Holistic Medicine, National Conference, Holistic Moms Network, New Jersey, October 2006
• Guest Speaker, Nutritional Approaches to Helping Children with Neurological Issues, On Our Way Learning Center, Far Rockaway, NY, September, 2006
• Lecturer, How To Create Dialogue with Patients around Integrative Medicine, Integrative Medicine Conference, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, April 2006
• Lecturer, Vaccinations Workshop, Holistic Moms Network, Brooklyn Chapter, March 2006
• Lecturer, Detoxification of Children in the Autistic Spectrum & Having Healthy Babies After Autism, Developmental Delay Resources Lecture Series, February & March 2006
• Lecturer/Panelist, Vaccine Awareness, Public Health Forum, Newburgh, NY, September 2005
• Lecturer, Holistic Pediatrics, Northport Wellness Center, Northport, New York, March 2005-Present
• Faculty, Natural Gourmet Cookery School, Lecturer on Nutrition for Infants and Children in Wellness and Chronic Illness, New York City, March 2005-Present
• Lecturer, Holistic Pediatrics, Jewish Community Center of Manhattan, New York, January 2005-Present
• Lecturer, Vaccinations: A Workshop for Parents and Practitioners, Realbirth, New York, NY, Spring 2005-Present
• Lecturer, The Immune Connection: Precursors to Neurodevelopmental Challenges, Developmental Delay Resources Lecture series, www.devdelay.org, New York City, October 2004
• Lecturer, Holistic Pediatric Lecture Series for Pre-Natal & Post-Partum Families, Realbirth, New York City, May 2004-2005
• Lecturer, Vaccinations: An Open Dialogue & Discussion, Public Forum, Leesburg, Virginia, May 2004
• Guest speaker, Natural Approaches to Health & Healing for Children, Christ Church Day School, New York City, April 2004-Present
• Guest speaker, Safe Alternative Treatments for Everyday Pediatric Woes, Christ Church Day School, New York City, October 2003
• Course Creator/Lecturer, Vaccinations, Holistic Pediatrics, ADD/ADHD: A Holistic Perspective, LifePathHealthCenter, Five Week Workshop, Bethesda, Maryland, September-October 2003
• Lecturer, Medical Anatomy & Physiology, Holistic Medicine, Prana Mandir Yoga Center, Agni Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, New York City, September 2003-Present
• Guest speaker, Workshop, Care for the Caregivers, Reston Montessori School, Reston, Virginia, August 2003
• Course Creator/Lecturer, Vaccinations & Holistic Pediatrics, National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) Four Week Workshop, Vienna, Virginia, May-June 2003
• Lecturer, Preventive Pediatric Medicine: Nutrition for Children, Christ Church Day School, New York City, May 2003
• Lecturer, Vaccinations: An Open Dialogue and Discussion, Long Island Vaccination Information Networking Group (L.I.V.I.N.G), April 2003
• Lecturer, The Digestive System of Infants & Children and the Use of Culinary Herbs & Spices, New York Botanical Gardens-The Healing Power Of Herbs, New York City, February 2003
• Lecturer, Vaccinations: An Open Dialogue and Discussion, Christ Church Day School, New York City, February 2003
• Guest speaker, Holistic Medical Treatments for Autism, ADD/ADHD, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Adult Institute, New York City, October 2002
• Creator/Course Director, Lecturer, Holistic Pediatric Lecture Series, Continuum Center for Health & Healing, January-June 2001
• Guest Panelist, Complementary Modalities in Pediatrics, Conference on Integrative Medicine, Foundation for the Advancement of Innovative Medicine (FAIM), New York City, March 2000
• Guest speaker, Raising Healthy Children, Integrative Medicine Lecture Series, West Side YMCA, New York City, April 2000
• Guest Speaker, Holistic Pediatrics, New Mothers Luncheon, New York City, March-October 1999
• Lecturer, the Rockwell Group, Holistic Pediatrics, New York City, July-August 1999
• Faculty, Natural Gourmet Cookery School, Lecturer on Nutrition for Infants and Children, New York City, February 1999-October 2002
• Guest Speaker, Workshops for Adolescents & Their Parents,
• Grant Street Settlement House, New York City, November 1997-June 1998
• Guest Speaker, Workshops in Parenting Skills-Holistic Pediatrics,
• Healing Works, New York City, February 1997-2000
• Guest Speaker, Workshops in Parenting and Child Abuse, Richmond Home Needs Services, New York City, November 1996-1999
• Guest Speaker, Babies & Toddler Club--Workshops in Parent and Child
• Development, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, March 1996-January 2000

Media Appearances:

• Video Blog, www.holisticanarchy.com, Summer 2007-Present
• News12 TV, Long Island, Segment on The Flu Vaccine, November 2007
• WGBB 1240 AM Radio, Long Island, NY, Health Media Group, Inc, Holistic Pediatrics, January 16, 2007, May 16, 2006
• Co-Host, Weekly Radio Show, Holistic Pediatrics for Parents & Practitioners, Voice America Health & Wellness, September 2005-December 2005 (archived on www.hpakids.org)
• WHNZ FM & WMNF AM, Tampa, Florida, with Carol Roberts, MD, Holistic Pediatric Medicine, April 2005
• WHPC, Garden City, New York & WUSB, Stony Brook, New York, Natural Alternatives Health Radio Network with Ellen Kamhi, RN, Holistic Approaches to Pediatric Health & Wellness, March 2005-Present
• KTRS Radio, What is Holistic Medicine? Nothing but Truth with Crane Durham, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2004
• Hispanic Network TV, HITN-TV, Documentary, Asthma in the Bronx, Bronx, New York, July 2004
• Town Hall Meeting Panelist, Preview, Asthma in the Bronx, Bronx, New York, July 2004
• Fairfax Public Access TV with Jim Flynn, Ideas & Questions: ADD/ADHD, Fairfax, Virginia, April 2004
• WWOR AM Radio, Vaccinations & Holistic Pediatrics, Health Talk with Ronald Hoffman, MD, New York City, August 2003
• WWOR AM Radio, Holistic Approaches to Pediatric Health, Health Talk with Ronald Hoffman, MD, New York City, February 2003
• Metro Channel (Time Warner Cable), the Natural Health Show, Pediatric Integrative Medicine, July 2001
• CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, Infant Formulas, May 2001
• Live at Five, WNBC-TV, Yoga for Babies, May 2001
• Natural Alternatives Health Radio Network, Holistic Approaches to Pediatric Illness, March 2001, Holistic Pediatrics, January 2001
• Wisdom Cable Television, Integrative Medicine at the Continuum Center for Health & Healing, February 2001
• Med Star Television Productions, Baby Yoga, November 2000
• Healthstyles WBAI Radio, Nutritional Approaches in Pediatric Medicine, October 1999
• Fox Television Network, The Carol Martin Show, “Antibiotics & Children”, December 1996

Volunteer Activities:

• Member, Advisory Board, Healing Works Inc., New York-May 1996-September 2002
• Member, Sports Auction Committee, Chair-Logistics Committee, American Diabetic Association, New York Chapter, May-October 1996, 1997
• Member, Board of Directors, Vassar Club of New York, May 1996-April 1999
• Member, Ethics Committee, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, July 1996- June 1998