Our Physicians
Who We Are
At Flatiron Pediatrics, we provide personal, friendly service in a fun and caring environment for children of all ages. Our services range from managing all kinds of childhood illnesses through guiding you on all the important developmental milestones, birth through early adult. In addition to office visits, we pride ourselves on educating our families, so that you can be the confident parent you want to be.
Our office staff works hard to ensure patient comfort and convenience. To help you better understand our office operations, we have included the information you need about our hours, appointments, insurance acceptance and billing below.
Our Physicians
Victoria Riese, MD
Dr. Victoria Riese is a pediatrician serving Manhattan's children and families. She specializes in general pediatrics, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine and Psychology from New York University, as well as a Doctorate of Medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She did her pediatric training at NYU Langone Medical Center. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Riese has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience over the course of a career that spans nearly a decade, and she continuously strives for excellence in her every endeavor.
Leena Shiwbaran, MD
Dr. Leena Shiwbaran is a board certified pediatrician. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Columbia University and a Doctorate of Medicine from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at NYU Langone Medical Center and was chosen as a chief resident. Dr. Shiwbaran is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She comes to us after spending close to 4 years working in the Bronx at a primary care clinic. She is fluent in Spanish as she learned it from her mother who is Mexican. Her father is from Guyana. A lifelong New Yorker she is dedicated to providing excellent care to all children of NYC.
Emma Gorynski, MD
Dr. Emma Gorynski is a Pediatrician in New York City. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgetown University and Doctorate of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine. She continued her training at New York University where she completed her pediatric residency. She looks forward to meeting and caring for the children of our community, and developing lifelong relationships with her patients.
Dana O'Toole, MD
Dr. Dana O’Toole is a pediatrician who is dedicated to providing excellent care to children and their families as they grow from birth through young adulthood. She received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Villanova University followed by her medical degree (M.D.) from SUNY Upstate Medical University. She completed her pediatric residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is excited to be a part of the team at Flatiron Pediatrics and care for and support the children and families in our city.
Our Philosophy
At Flatiron Pediatrics, we specialize in medical care for kids, and we would love to get to know you and your family better. Our commitment is to help children reach their highest potential by working with parents to promote and maintain their child's physical and emotional well–being from birth up to college years.
Our shared goal, as parents and physicians, is to guide your child on a path of optimal health. In order to attain this, we continuously strive to meet and exceed our patients' expectations while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in pediatric medicine. From prenatal visits and preventive care to treatments of acute illnesses and the ongoing treatment of chronic conditions, Flatiron Pediatrics offers comprehensive medical treatment for children from infancy through adolescence.