-Undergraduate Degree: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
-Medical School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY
-Residency: Westchester Medical Center, Hawthorne, NY
-Second Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin
Q & A with Dr. Karmen Au
How did you get into pediatrics?
Kids make me laugh the most! They are such a special population to work with, and it’s great to work with their families too because they really care about their children!
Where did you grow up?
Brooklyn, NY.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
The abundant coffee shops and restaurants!
What keeps you motivated?
My family and friends, and my patients and their families!
What do you do for fun?
Trying new restaurants, hiking, traveling, running, arts and crafts.
George Chai, MD
Dr. George Chai is the founder of Hand in Hand Pediatrics, which joined Tribeca Pediatrics in Fall 2022!
-Undergraduate: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, New York, NY.
-Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY.
-Residency: Maimonides Infants and Children’s Hospital of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY.
-Additional Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese
Q & A with Dr. George Chai
How did you get into pediatrics?
It has always been a pleasure growing up with and knowing each child and family. It is like having an extended family within the community.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in the city in Ridgewood, Queens.
Where do you live?
I currently live in Tenafly, New Jersey.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
The families and patients grow along with me. I feel we are all going through parenthood together.
What keeps you motivated?
Watching the kids grow up healthy and happy. Especially if they tell me they are going to be a pediatrician.
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy hiking, camping, and reading.
Tyan Chow, PNP
-Undergraduate: Adelphi University, Long Island, NY.
-Graduate School: New York University, New York, NY.
-Additional Languages: Chinese – Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese
Q & A with Tyan Chow, PNP
How did you get into pediatrics?
I’ve always known I wanted to work with children. It was during my undergrad rotation in Pediatrics, I realized that children are a vulnerable population that need strong advocates since most are not able to speak up for themselves. I wanted to be in a positive to be in a positive to help not only the children but parents as well.
Where did you grow up?
Flushing, New York
Where do you live?
Fresh Meadows, New York
What are you looking forward to in your neighborhood office?
All the dining options!
What keeps you motivated?
My family, friends and my patients.
What do you do for fun?
Traveling, hiking, working out, eating, photography, spending time with my family and friends.
Amy Du, MD
-Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.
-Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH.
-Residency: NYU Langone Health, New York, NY.
-Additional Languages: Mandarin, Dutch, some French.
Q & A with Dr. Amy Du
How did you get into pediatrics?
Working with children is such a privilege – you get to impact someone’s life during their most formative years. As a new mother, I’m also so excited to support families through the crazy but rewarding process of parenting. I also love that pediatrics applies scientific thought to children’s upbringing to ensure the best outcomes. Finally, children are just fun!
Where did you grow up?
The Netherlands (Eindhoven, Leiden, Groningen).
Where do you live?
Battery Park City.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
I live close to the Tribeca office, and I am so excited to provide care to my neighbors. I have met other parents in the area and found them to be brilliant, compassionate, and dedicated people – I am thrilled to work with them.
What keeps you motivated?
My little patients and their families!
What do you do for fun?
Spending time with my daughter – she grows so quickly!
Helen Ho, MD
-Undergraduate: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, New York, NY.
-Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brookyln, NY.
-Residency: Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health, Queens, NY.
-Additional Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin.
Q & A with Dr. Helen Ho
How did you get into pediatrics?
I have always gravitated toward working with children and medical school rotations only confirmed that I want to take care of the little ones and be a helpful resource to their families.
Where did you grow up?
Brooklyn, New York.
Where do you live?
Brooklyn.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
Building relationships with families and watching children grow and establish their individual personalities and dreams.
What keeps you motivated?
Being able to help patients and their families. It is a privilege to be a steady role in their lives, helping kids stay healthy and form healthy habits.
What do you do for fun?
I love reading, trying out new restaurants, and hanging out with family and friends.
Stephanie Lee, DO
-Undergraduate: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
-Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey.
-Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey.
-Additional Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin.
Q & A with Dr. Stephanie Lee
How did you get into pediatrics?
My own pediatrician was my role model growing up. Her calming demeanor toward my loving, yet always worried mom was the most memorable to me. As a kid, seeing that was reassuring and I liked the way she treated my family. I nearly went into Geriatrics during medical school. What drew me back were several things: I am happier caring for children and teens. Many of my mentors are Pediatricians, and I wanted a specialty where I may work with my patient’s family in concrete ways.
Where did you grow up?
Hong Kong and Brooklyn.
Where do you live?
Park Slope.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
Supporting my patient’s growth and seeing them thrive.
What keeps you motivated?
Wanting to do good and be the best pediatrician for my patients. My mentor’s words to me were, “Treat your patients and their families as if they are your very own. You will do good if you strive for that every time.”
What do you do for fun?
My favorite things to do include reading, cooking, going to string orchestra concerts, and being outdoors.
Cynthia Su, MD
-Undergraduate: Duke University, Durham, NC
-Medical School: Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
-Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, New York, NY
Additional languages: Mandarin
Q&A with Dr. Cynthia Su
How did you get into pediatrics?
I always knew I wanted to go into primary care, and quickly realized my favorite patients were babies, kids, and teenagers. Also, my grandmother was a pediatrician so I think it was always in my genes!
Where did you grow up?
Seattle, WA.
Where do you live?
Long Island.
What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
Taking a lunchtime stroll into town and enjoying a treat from By the Way Bakery.
What keeps you motivated?
Amazing co-workers and the joy of watching our patients grow into healthy and thriving young adults.
What do you do for fun?
I love to bake, especially when I can share the final product with friends (and co-workers). I took up crocheting in 2023, and always try to have an active project.