Dr. Alison B. Austin

Name: Dr. Alison B. Austin, MD

Specialty: Pediatrics | General Pediatrics

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Commonwealth Medical College

Affiliation(s): NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital – Columbia and Cornell | NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia and Cornell

Location (City/State): Long Island City, New York

Languages Spoken: English Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1073046017

About the Doctor

Dr. Alison B. Austin is a thoughtful and highly competent pediatrician whose training at one of New York’s most elite medical institutions and genuine dedication to child-centered care have earned her an outstanding reputation among the families she serves in Long Island City, New York. She earned her medical degree from Commonwealth Medical College and went on to complete her residency in Pediatrics at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) from 2017 to 2020 — an exceptionally competitive and rigorous training program affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and consistently recognized as one of the top pediatric residency programs in the country. This world-class clinical training has equipped Dr. Austin with the breadth of knowledge, diagnostic precision, and developmental expertise needed to provide exceptional primary care to children across all age groups and health needs.

Dr. Austin practices in Long Island City, Queens, serving the diverse and growing community of families in this vibrant New York City neighborhood. She holds hospital affiliations with both NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital — Columbia and Cornell, the latter of which holds the distinction of being ranked #1 in New York and appearing on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. This prestigious institutional affiliation ensures that Dr. Austin’s patients have access to the very highest level of pediatric specialty and hospital care available in the United States when more advanced treatment is required.

Patients and families consistently describe Dr. Austin as kind, caring, and patient — a physician who brings genuine attentiveness to both the child and the family during every visit. Multiple reviewers highlight her thoroughness in addressing concerns, her willingness to answer all questions, and the responsiveness of her office team. With a very positive overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 and strong recommendations across her patient review base, Dr. Austin has built a practice defined by trust, clinical competence, and a deeply personal approach to pediatric care. She holds an active New York State Medical License through 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School – Commonwealth Medical College

Residency – Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Campus (2017–2020)

Fellowship/Additional Training – General Pediatrics | Academic Pediatric Medicine

Subspecialty Focus – General Pediatrics | Child and Adolescent Primary Care | Developmental Health

Medical Conditions Treated

• Common Childhood Illnesses (Ear Infections, Strep Throat, Colds, Influenza)
• Asthma and Pediatric Respiratory Conditions
• Allergies and Allergic Reactions in Children
• Childhood Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Developmental Delays and Behavioral Concerns
• Childhood Obesity and Nutritional Disorders
• Pediatric Anxiety and Emotional Health
• Gastrointestinal Conditions (Reflux, Constipation, Abdominal Pain)
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
• Fever Evaluation and Infection Management
• Neonatal and Newborn Health Concerns
• Skin Conditions and Pediatric Dermatological Issues
• Childhood Diabetes and Metabolic Conditions
• Immunization-Preventable Diseases and Vaccine-Related Consultations

Medial Procedures Performed

• Newborn and infant well-child examinations
• Routine well-child visits across all pediatric age groups
• Childhood immunizations and vaccine administration
• Growth and developmental milestone assessments
• Vision and hearing screenings
• In-office laboratory testing (rapid strep, urinalysis, blood work)
• Asthma and respiratory condition evaluation and management
• ADHD behavioral screening and assessment
• Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) evaluations
• Skin condition assessment and minor dermatological care
• Nutritional counseling and pediatric obesity management
• Mental and behavioral health screening (anxiety, depression, developmental)
• Sports and school physical examinations
• Referral coordination to pediatric specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian
• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment

Services Offered

Dr. Austin’s pediatric practice is centered on delivering continuous, relationship-based primary care that nurtures the health and development of children from birth through adolescence. Practicing in one of New York City’s most dynamic and diverse neighborhoods, she brings a culturally aware and genuinely family-centered approach to every patient encounter — treating not just the child, but the entire family unit as her partner in health.

Well-child care forms the foundation of Dr. Austin’s practice. She conducts comprehensive wellness visits at every recommended age interval — from newborn exams and early infant checkups through school-age physicals and adolescent health visits — carefully monitoring growth, developmental milestones, nutritional health, vision, hearing, and behavioral wellbeing at each stage. These regular wellness visits also provide a trusted space for parents and caregivers to ask questions, discuss developmental concerns, and receive up-to-date, evidence-based guidance on raising a healthy child in today’s environment.

For children managing ongoing health conditions such as asthma, allergies, ADHD, or chronic skin conditions, Dr. Austin provides structured and attentive chronic disease management — including individualized treatment planning, regular monitoring visits, medication oversight when appropriate, and family education to support effective at-home management. When specialist evaluation is warranted, her affiliations with NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ensure that referrals connect patients to some of the most accomplished pediatric subspecialists in the world, all within the same trusted institutional network.

Dr. Austin also provides responsive and thorough acute care for sudden illnesses and childhood injuries, helping families navigate unexpected health challenges with reassurance and clinical precision. Her office’s noted responsiveness ensures that families feel supported not only during scheduled visits but also when urgent health questions or concerns arise between appointments.

Services include:

• Newborn care and early infant health evaluations
• Well-child visits and routine developmental assessments at all age intervals
• Childhood immunizations and vaccine schedule management
• Growth monitoring, nutritional assessment, and healthy weight counseling
• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment (ear infections, flu, strep, fever, respiratory)
• Asthma evaluation, management, and inhaler education
• Allergy assessment and environmental trigger counseling
• ADHD screening, behavioral assessment, and management support
• Childhood obesity counseling and lifestyle guidance
• Skin condition evaluation and pediatric dermatological care
• Vision and hearing screening
• Sports and school physical examinations
• Mental and behavioral health screening for children and adolescents
• Chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, metabolic conditions)
• Pediatric specialist referrals within the NewYork-Presbyterian network
• Parent and family health education and guidance

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 address: 28-25 Jackson Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101 📞 1-765-324-7047

Hospital Affiliations

• NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital – Columbia and Cornell — New York, NY
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia and Cornell — New York, NY (Best Hospitals Honor Roll | Ranked #1 in New York)