David Simai, M.D.
Founder and Medical Doctor
Dr. David Elazar Simai was born in Tehran Iran in 1976. With the onset of the Iranian Revolution, his family emigrated to Jerusalem, Israel in 1979. He attended Dugma Uziel Elementary School, walking in the famous streets of Nachlaot and developed a special bond with the under-served community. His father, Dr Elias Simai, a well known OB/GYN helped build the beautiful, state of the art birthing center Misgav Ladach Hospital in Jerusalem.
Dr. David Simai emigrated to New York in 1989 at the age of 13 years old and was determined to follow in the family tradition as a physician.
Dr. Simai is married and enjoys playing Tennis, Basketball, Hiking, and writing captivating stories for local newspapers. Dr. Simai acts as a Chazzan and Baal Koreh at Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere.
Education & Honors:
Work Experience:
Hospital Affiliations
Founder and Medical Doctor
Dr. David Elazar Simai was born in Tehran Iran in 1976. With the onset of the Iranian Revolution, his family emigrated to Jerusalem, Israel in 1979. He attended Dugma Uziel Elementary School, walking in the famous streets of Nachlaot and developed a special bond with the under-served community. His father, Dr Elias Simai, a well known OB/GYN helped build the beautiful, state of the art birthing center Misgav Ladach Hospital in Jerusalem.
Dr. David Simai emigrated to New York in 1989 at the age of 13 years old and was determined to follow in the family tradition as a physician.
Dr. Simai is married and enjoys playing Tennis, Basketball, Hiking, and writing captivating stories for local newspapers. Dr. Simai acts as a Chazzan and Baal Koreh at Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere.
Education & Honors:
- High School - Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim - Queens Class of 1993. High School Salutatorian Award.
- B.A. - Yeshiva University, Class of 1996. Awarded the prestigious Magna Cum Laude distinction.
- Medical School - State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Class of 2000
- General Pediatric Residency - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 2000 - 2003
Work Experience:
- Attending Physician at Ezras Choilim Health Center, Monroe, New York 2003 - 2009.
- Here, Dr. Simai distinguished himself as a capable and caring physician in an under-served community. He fell in love with the community and the community fell in love with him, forever.
Hospital Affiliations
- South Nassau Communities Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- North Shore University Hospital
Sagee Kahalon, RPA-C
Physician Assistant
Sagee is an outstanding provider with a passion to work with children. His determination to become a health care provider is truly inspirational. At the age of 20, he decided to pursue a career in medicine. He graduated from Touro College's P.A. School, School of Mental Health Sciences. His classmates comment that he possesses the perfect blend of a sensitive heart and brilliant mind. He is also an ordained Rabbi.
Sagee is a true asset to our practice and whoever encounters him has commented about his great character. Recently, Sagee has joined our practice full-time, having shadowed Dr. Simai for over a year, and he is accepting new patients of his own.
Mrs. Batsheva Kramer, RPA-C
Physicians Assistant
Batsheva Kramer is our dedicated Physician Assistant.
Batsheva is known for her gentle and supportive manners with teenage girls.
Upon request, she will gladly perform physical exams for your teenage girls.
Please call our office for availability.
Physicians Assistant
Batsheva Kramer is our dedicated Physician Assistant.
Batsheva is known for her gentle and supportive manners with teenage girls.
Upon request, she will gladly perform physical exams for your teenage girls.
Please call our office for availability.
Sheryl Weisberger
Office Manager
Sheryl serves as our Office Manager/medical assistant with 30 years of experience. She comes to us from a busy pediatric office in Los Angeles California, where she acted as a highly acclaimed office manager. she moved to the Five Towns in 2012 with her family. Sheryl has trained generations of babies to sleep through the night and is our office lice expert , performing lice checks whenever needed. Sheryl's calm and reassuring personality is priceless. She truly goes the extra mile to ensure that your visit is a smooth one.
Office Manager
Sheryl serves as our Office Manager/medical assistant with 30 years of experience. She comes to us from a busy pediatric office in Los Angeles California, where she acted as a highly acclaimed office manager. she moved to the Five Towns in 2012 with her family. Sheryl has trained generations of babies to sleep through the night and is our office lice expert , performing lice checks whenever needed. Sheryl's calm and reassuring personality is priceless. She truly goes the extra mile to ensure that your visit is a smooth one.
Veronica Chaves
Biller
Veronica Chavez is our office medical biller. She started here in 2012 after realizing her passion for working with kids. Veronica is very warm and friendly. Veronica is always looking to work with parents and be as accommodating as possible. She can be reached by leaving a message at the office or by emailing DrSimaiPediatrics@gmail.com if you have concerns regarding insurance issues.
Biller
Veronica Chavez is our office medical biller. She started here in 2012 after realizing her passion for working with kids. Veronica is very warm and friendly. Veronica is always looking to work with parents and be as accommodating as possible. She can be reached by leaving a message at the office or by emailing DrSimaiPediatrics@gmail.com if you have concerns regarding insurance issues.
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Wendy Rodriguez Leiva
Medical Assistant PCMH Coordinator Wendy joined our staff in October 2015, she is a medical assistant and we are thrilled to have her with us. She is our PCMH liaison, keeping our practice in close communication with our VFC insurance providers so we can have stress free patient care for our patients. Wendy also makes sure our patients are getting their physical exams on time and she is our Spanish speaking nurse for our families who need assistance with language. |
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Mary Mercado
Receptionist Mary joined our staff in 2016. She is one of our highly capable receptionists. She keeps our charts up to date and expertly answers and directs patient phone calls. Mary keeps the supply of our popular stickers ready for our satisfied customers! |
Avigayil Fessel
Medical Assistant
Avigayil Fessel joined our office in August 2016. She is an amazing addition to our back office staff and she also handles all of our technical issues in the office. Avigayil is currently in NYU Nursing School, and plans on getting a DNP. We are sure she has a bright future ahead of her!
Yardena Chodoff
Secretary
Yardena moved from Israel in 2013. She worked in the diamond district and she came to our office in January 2018. She handles the front desk part-time and distributes rubber duckies with a smile. We are so happy to have her as an addition to our dedicated staff.
Secretary
Yardena moved from Israel in 2013. She worked in the diamond district and she came to our office in January 2018. She handles the front desk part-time and distributes rubber duckies with a smile. We are so happy to have her as an addition to our dedicated staff.
Lauren Pianko
Medical Assistant
Lauren joined our office last year in 2018. We enjoy having her as a part-time back office employee while she's at nursing school. We look forward to seeing Lauren's bright smile, and seeing how much she loves helping others. We are sure she has a bright future ahead of her as an amazing RN.
Medical Assistant
Lauren joined our office last year in 2018. We enjoy having her as a part-time back office employee while she's at nursing school. We look forward to seeing Lauren's bright smile, and seeing how much she loves helping others. We are sure she has a bright future ahead of her as an amazing RN.
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Naomi Engel
Medical Assistant Naomi works the back and front office part time. We love her because she has very flexible hours. Naomi takes time from her busy home life because she enjoys helping others. |
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Andy De La Cruz
Medical Assistant
Andy recently joined our back office staff. She speaks English and Spanish. We are pleased to have her in the office full time.
Medical Assistant
Andy recently joined our back office staff. She speaks English and Spanish. We are pleased to have her in the office full time.