Michele Ledesma, M.D., joined NYMC after completing her fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP). She has contributed to several textbooks in the field of DBP and continues to contribute to journal reviews for the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Ledesma serves as the co-chair for the communications committee for the Society for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (SODBP) and is a member of the SODBP of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Education

  • Fellowship, Developmental-Behavior Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine/Yale New Haven Hospital
  • Residency, General Pediatrics, St. Barnabas Hospital
  • M.D., University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
  • B.S., Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University

Areas of Expertise

  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Course Director, Developmental-Behavior Pediatrics Elective