CHESTER PEDIATRICS - Key Persons
Dr. Christine Costa grew up on Long Island and attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she majored in Biology. Dr. Costa received her master's degree at Stony Brook University in Physiology and Biophysics and medical degree from New York Medical College. She completed her Pediatric residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center. She enjoys baking, traveling, sports and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Deborah Schwartz joined Chester Pediatrics in 1990. She grew up in New York City. Dr. Schwartz completed her undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania where she majored in Psychology and Theater. She received her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. She completed her residency training at Montefiore-Einstein program in Bronx, NY. In her free time, Dr. Schwartz enjoys spending time with her husband and her two grown children. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and completing half marathons.
Dr. Eric Levene joined Chester Pediatrics in 1993. Dr. Levene grew up on Long Island. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Franklin and Marshall College and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital where he then continued for one more year as Chief Resident. Dr. Levene lives in Armonk with his wife, Marla, and two children.
Dr. Neil Spielsinger has been with Chester Pediatrics since 1986. Dr. Spielsinger grew up in Patchogue, NY where his father was a pediatrician for over 50 years, providing Dr. Spielsinger with inspiration and admiration for this profession. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston University and stayed in Boston for two years working before starting medical school. He received his medical degree from George Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Spielsinger did his residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC where he also did a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Spielsinger is an avid exerciser and has a great passion for his huge music collection. He is very proud of his two sons, Eric and Daniel.