Maria Paola McKenna, MD, a Pediatrician with Pediatrics at Yorktown Heights

Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Maria Paola McKenna, who serves patients in Yorktown Heights, New York.

Dr. McKenna is a trusted pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is in practice with Pediatrics at Yorktown Heights, treating babies, toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. 

“Our office provides comprehensive care to your child from birth through age 18. We are committed to giving our patients the best possible healthcare and provide a full range of pediatric services from routine visits and check-ups to immunizations and nutritional consultations. Our focus is on preventing illness and maintaining your child’s wellness. We listen carefully to all your questions and concerns and make sure you receive the information and advice you need to protect your child’s health. We are here for you” as stated on their website. 

Born in Ecuador, Dr. McKenna came to the United States after finishing medical school at the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil in 2003. Specializing in pediatrics, she completed her training at Lincoln Hospital in 2008.

Subsequent to her education, she attained board certification in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

In affiliation with Northwell Health, Dr. McKenna holds privileges at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

On a more personal note, Dr. McKenna speaks both English and Spanish.

Learn More about Dr. Maria Paola McKenna:

Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2352600-Maria-McKenna-Pediatrician or through Westchester Health, https://www.westchesterhealth.com/listing/maria-p-mckenna-md-faap 

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