Juliann Marie Paolicchi, MD

An accomplished physician specializing in pediatric neurology and epilepsy, Nwanneka Adoma Okolo, MD, is a dedicated clinician and educator at Northwell Health. Dr. Okolo holds an academic title as Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and serves as the Director of Pediatric Neurology at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH), where she is committed to providing exceptional neurological care for young patients.Dr. Okolo's expertise encompasses a wide range of neurological conditions in children, with a particular focus on pediatric epilepsy. She is board-certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology and in Epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. Her areas of focus include pediatric neurology, epilepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bell palsy, febrile convulsions, gait abnormalities, brain concussions, dizziness, headaches, epileptic seizures, muscle hypotonia, muscle hypertonia, syncope, and developmental delays.Dr. Okolo earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from New York University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics and in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital. Further honing her skills, she completed a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at New York University Langone Medical Center.With a deep commitment to advancing the field and ensuring the highest quality of care, Dr. Okolo sees patients at various Northwell Health locations, including Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists at South Avenue, Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology at South Avenue, and Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology at Seaview Avenue. Her dedication to both patient care and medical education makes her a valuable asset to Northwell Health and the community.

Dr. Michele Dehnert is Director of the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Staten Island University Hospital - Northwell and is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Dehnert evaluates and provides treatment for children and adolescents with a wide range of developmental disabilities and behavioral difficulties including delayed development (speech, motor, learning); learning problems; autism spectrum disorder; behavioral disorders (ADHD, oppositional-defiant disorder, conduct problems, depression, anxiety, tics, habit disorders); and regulatory disorders (difficulties with the following: sleep, feeding, discipline, toilet training). She is part of a team of providers that includes a second developmental pediatrician, two nurse practitioners, and a clinical psychologist. The team runs a large psychotropic medication practice, with expertise in optimizing medication management in children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Dr. Dehnert feels privileged and honored to be part of a team of providers who will assist a child in achieving their full potential.