Anthony Battista, MD, FAAP

Background

Dr. Anthony Battista has lived in Stewart Manor for twenty-six years with his wife, Maryanne.  Together they have raised two children, Michael and Cristina.  Dr. Battista went to Chaminade High School, earned a B.S. in Biology at St. John’s University, and received his medical degree from SUNY Brooklyn Health Science Centers.  He did his training in Pediatrics at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park.  He had been practicing Pediatrics in Mineola for 24 years, and recently moved to Garden City.  He has served as President of the Nassau Pediatric Society and President of the American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2.  Dr. Battista is currently a member of the Nassau County Board of Health.

Hospital Affiliations

• Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center
• Winthrop University Hospital

Education

• Schneider Children's Hospital - Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Residency) – 1980-83
• SUNY Health Science Centers at Brooklyn, 1980, cum laude
• St. John’s University, 1976, summa cum laude

Awards and Associations

• Special Achievement Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008
• Special Achievement Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2003
• American Academy of Pediatrics NY Chapter 2
      - President, 2005-2007
• Nassau Academy of Medicine
• American Medical Association, Lifetime member
• Member, Nassau County Board of Health,
        2009 - present
• Nassau County Medical Reserve Corp
      - Chief Medical Officer, 2008 - present
• Nassau Pediatric Society
      - President, 2001-2002.
• Nassau DOH Partners in Health Award, 2008

Certifications

• American Board of Pediatrics, 1985