Professional Services & Resources for Families in Brooklyn

UPDATED October 2019: Whether you need an academic tutor for your child, a pediatric care team, a therapy provider, or eye care for your child with special needs in Brooklyn, this list will have you covered. For children needing speech pathology services, you’ll find providers who are skilled to work with children with special needs, including autism spectrum disorder and behavioral difficulties. The tutoring services featured offer academic enrichment in math, English, French, Spanish, Latin, literature, biology, chemistry, essay writing, algebra, and geometry. And you’ll find an eye care provider who specializes in treating infants, children, and young adults, as well as a pediatric health care team. These professional services are located across Brooklyn, including locations in Greenpoint, Park Slope, Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Boerum Hill, and Brooklyn Heights, as well as in nearby Queens and Manhattan neighborhoods.

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Dentists & Dental Providers

BROOKLYN FAMILY ORTHODONTICS ALEXIS K. FERMANIS, D.D.S., M.S.
718-395-6582
142 Joralemon St. 6B, Brooklyn Heights

73 8th Ave. at Union Street,
Park Slope

Dr. Alexis Fermanis is an orthodontic specialist who practiced in Brooklyn for 10 years before starting Brooklyn Family Orthodontics in 2014. She is a native New Yorker and enjoys running and traveling in her free time. Dr. Fermanis believes that a beautiful smile makes a great first impression and she is passionate about providing that to her patients. She is active in her alumni societies and local dental organizations and regularly attends continuing education classes so that she can provide the most successful results for her patients.

DR. SUE LIEBMAN BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ORTHODONTICS
185 Montague St., 8th floor , Brooklyn
718-622-6741
Email [email protected]

Exceptional smiles-Brooklyn Heights Orthodontics has been serving the Brooklyn community for more than 30 years. Under the compassionate leadership of Dr. Sue Liebman we are dedicated to providing the most advanced treatments, including braces and Invisalign, to patients of all ages with convenient Saturday hours and affordable payment plans.

PARK SLOPE KIDS DENTAL CARE
150 4th Ave., Brooklyn
718-488-0200

At Park Slope Kids Dental Care, children who are first seen for a friendly examination and cleaning are able to enjoy the dental experience and build a bond of trust with us. A customized dental plan that includes prevention, growth development, and possible treatment is created to fit your child’s specific dental needs. We are committed to giving children the best possible experiences at our office to help set them up for a lifetime of good oral health.

Doctors & Medical Providers

CHARLOT, DR. CASCYA - ALLERGY AND ASTHMA CARE OF BROOKLYN
10 Plaza St. E., suite 1E, Brooklyn
347-564-3211
311 Saint Nicholas Ave., Ridgewood
347-564-3211

Dr. Cascya Charlot is an award-winning, Harvard Medical School-trained physician who is board-certified in pediatric and adult allergy and immunology. She is the chief of pediatric allergy at Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, and medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of Brooklyn, in Park Slope and Williamsburg. She evaluates patients for a wide variety of allergic conditions including asthma, eczema, food allergies, sinusitis, and environmental allergies. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades including the prestigious Patients' Choice "Most Compassionate Doctor” award in 2012 and 2013.

GARY N. MCABEE, D.O. MAIMONIDES CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
4802 10th Ave.,
718-283-7500

Dr. Gary McAbee is an experienced pediatric neurologist at the Maimonides Children's Hospital. He is board-certified in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. Dr. McAbee evaluates and treats infants, children, and adolescents with neurological disorders such as migraines and headaches, developmental delay, and autism spectrum disorder.

MONITA MENDIRATTA, M.D. - MAIMONIDES CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY & SLEEP MEDICINE
4802 10th Ave., Brooklyn
718-283-7500

Dr. Monita Mendiratta is a highly experienced, board-certified pediatric pulmonologist specializing in pediatric sleep medicine and pediatric pulmonology. She leads a multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists who diagnose and treat sleep disorders in infants, children, and adolescents that are related to medical, developmental, or behavioral conditions.

PEDIATRIC IMMEDIATE CARE
698 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn
718-389-PEDS (7337)
150 E. Sunrise Highway, suite 105, North Lindenhurst
631-956-PEDS (7337)
1077 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown
631-864-PEDS (7337)

Pediatric Immediate Care is a team of hearts where kids come first. State-of-the-art medical office equipment allows us to deliver your test results during your visit. Kid-friendly; walk-ins welcome; most insurance plans accepted. Complete pediatric and adolescent care, as well as baby, camp, school, and sports physicals. Certified urgent care recommended by Urgent Care Association of America. Thirty years of dedication to our patients. The offices are open seven days a week including holidays, 8am-11pm.

TINA RAKITT, M.D. - MAIMONIDES CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
4802 10th Ave., Brooklyn
718-283-7500

Dr. Tina Rakitt is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist at the Maimonides Children's Hospital. She completed subspecialty training at the Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh, and has more than 10 years of experience in treating a variety of conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Financial Planning & Insurance

FIDELIS CARE NEW YORK
888-FIDELIS (343-3547)

Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 1.7 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance.

Food & Nutrition

MISS AMERICAN PIE
86 5th Ave., Brooklyn

The Mission of Miss American Pie is to provide unrivaled desserts and pastries, in a relaxed, fun-loving atmosphere that brings joy, and facilitates community. The shop will be a 1950s inspired bakery with an industrial twist serving up pies of all sorts, as well as coffee drinks, pastries, and savory goodies.

Legal Services

VISHNICK MCGOVERN MILIZIO LLP
3000 Marcus Ave., Suite 1E9, Lake Success, NY
516-437-4385
570 Lexington Ave., Suite 1600, New York, NY
212-759-3500
255 Monmouth Road, 2nd floor, Oakhurst, NJ
732-531-8900

For 50 years, the law firm of Vishnick McGovern Milizio has helped private and business clients ensure their well-being, plan for their future, and protect their interests.

Tutors & Test Prep

EYE LEVEL BROOKLYN
150 4th Ave., Park Slope
718-494-1232
[email protected]
1605 Voorhies Ave., Sheepshead Bay
718-494-1232
[email protected]

Eye Level offers math and English programs for ages 3-14. Whether the immediate goal is for early learning, remedial education, or academic education, Eye Level is the answer.

SCIENTIA TUTORING
9 Hanover Place , Brooklyn
Email [email protected]

Experienced, understanding, compassionate, independent school teachers offer support for Spanish, Latin, French, English, essays, literature, physics, biology, chemistry, algebra, and geometry-all levels.