Global Pediatrics

My son sees Dr. Wegmen and we have had a great experience. Dr. Wegmen spends a lot of time with my son during the visits and answers all of our (many) questions. I have called in between appointments for questions several times and have always gotten quick and helpful responses from the nurse line or the on-​call doctor. We have never had issues with long wait times.

Was interested in Global Pediatrics for my baby girl, who is due in February. Called the office two months ago and they scheduled me for a consult this evening with all of the doctors. Thought that was great! Went all the way uptown 7 months pregnant this evening for the meeting and was told that nothing was on the calendar and there was no doctor that could meet with us. If they couldn’t call to reschedule or even put something on the calendar in the first place that they themselves suggested and scheduled, I wouldn’t trust them with my child’s health! Will definitely look elsewhere for a pediatrician.

Dr. Licata is the dream pediatrician you hope for when you have a child. When my son was 1 week old he detected a heart murmur (he had a hole in his heart that closed and he’s fine now). I remember panicking one night and calling the office with a sick child — Dr. Licata called me back right away almost midnight. He had me put the phone next to my 3 month old son in the crib on speaker and he listened for a few minutes. Any issue he has referred us to the best specialists who are just like he is — caring, excellent health care providers and great with children. I could not recommend him enough — they don’t make doctors like Dr. Licata anymore!

Our daughter is 7yrs old and we have been searching for a pediatrician for the past few years due to a change in health insurance. We FINALLY found our new pediatrician! Dr. Palmo Pasquariello is AMAZING! We went for our well visit today and I didn’t realize how thorough a well visit should be! the staff is great, attentive and friendly. Dr. P made my daughter laugh the entire visit with his jokes and tricks. We did not feel rushed even though we were his last appointment. He’s great and my daughter asked «when can we come back?» Great doctors DO exist!

Dr. Palmo Pasquariello is hands down the best pediatrician we could ever want for our son. Excellent bedside manner and genuinely cares for his patients and their families.

She sounds like a mechanical robot. Almost as if she’s reading from a prepared script. A lot more interested in discussing her chanel shoes than your child! There are far better pediatricians around. I found a top notchi pediatrician and you can too. Your child is worth it!

I took my daughter here ONCE after we relocated from Atlanta. I provided them with a full copy of my daughter’s medical records from birth. I was 30 min EARLY for the appointment but was kept in the waiting area (full of sick children and germs) with my then 2-​year-​old daughter. I was there something like 3 hours, perhaps longer. I kept going to the desk to ask how much longer. When I was finally shown to a room and saw Dr. Goldstein, I asked whether the wait was always so long. She said she was on schedule. I told her what time my appointment had been scheduled for and, without even checking with her staff, she rudely snapped at me that if I had arrived on time I would have been taken on time. I advised her I arrived 30 min. EARLY and she said that was not possible. I told her I wanted my daughter’s record back, that I was leaving. I actually had to PAY them to copy the record I had just given them. Will not recommend to anyone and never went back. The worst!!!

Ok, the front desk girls can be very unpleasing to deal with them. Specially the African American young woman… she is rude! Except for that the place is great.
Dr. Pasquariello is the BEST. He is not only a doctor, he is human! He cares for your baby, he plays and give love for your little one. The day my little girl met him… I could see the connection between them.

I can’t tell you the comfort of knowing that my son is receiving the best medical care possible. That, however, is exactly how I feel about Global Pediatrics and Dr. Riese. Everyone in the practice is kind, compassionate and knowledgable and we’re lucky to have our son under their expert care.

We’ve been going to Global Pediatrics for the past 2 years with our now almost 3 year old.
Dr. Goldstein is our pediatrician.
The facility is clean and cheerful. Anytime I’ve called with questions, someone has returned my call promptly.
Dr. Goldstein is patient and has a calming presence. We are soon due with our second, and plan to entrust the baby in Global Pediatrics care as well.

Cannot recommend Dr. Goldstein enough. Going the extra mile is a massive understatement. The best pediatrician I have ever met. Simple wonderful.

I am shocked that Global doesn’t have a gazillion 5-​star reviews. From my first interactions with their team before my son was born, to their visits while I was in the hospital, and to this day (he’s 8 months) — I cannot say enough great things. I am a nervous new mama and they have been AMAZING with questions, including when my darling baby got a cold over Thanksgiving — I still got a call back from the on-​call doctor within about a minute on a national holiday! Dr. Riese is outstanding and takes time to answer all of my questions — she’s a gem. They’re all great though. Even the billing folks were nice when I wanted to make sure our account was current. SO GRATEFUL for Global!

Really great practice. Licata is our doctor, he is great with the kids, takes his time and is patient with all the questions and concerns we have. Palmo also saw my daughter when Licata was away, and we really liked him too. We are far more satisfied here than with our last pediatricians. Licata has called me personally after-​hours on a few occasions when my infant son was having issues. You get the sense that he truly cares and this is not just a job to him. What more could you ask for?

I wasn’t that impressed with Global Pediatrics. I had just moved to the city and took my baby for her checkup and didn’t have the best experience. I had originally chosen to go there and see Dr. Goldstein because I had read some good reviews about her. First, we went into the office and the receptionists were busy and just brushed us off. Then once we went in to see the actual Dr., there was just no connection. I didn’t really feel that she listened to our concerns or related to us on what we wanted to achieve for our baby. It was almost very demeaning. We were just brushed off, issues weren’t heard, and I really didn’t feel that she took the time to get to know my baby as a patient. The recommendations were standard cookie cutter recommendations. She told me that she would refer me to someone who would come and baby proof my house, and I just looked at her… I am pretty confident that I can baby proof my own house with a little bit of guidance. Then they had to prick the baby three times for blood because the first time they didn’t get enough and the second time, the test was messed up. When I look for a doctor, I look for someone who understands my concerns, can connect with me on my child’s health, someone I can trust and someone that really looks out for our best interests. I did not find this here.

One word: PALMO!