Pediatrics
Alicia Pekarsky, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Syracuse, NY
Dr. Alicia Pekarsky is a board-certified pediatrician and one of the first physicians in the country certified in the subspecialty of Child Abuse Pediatrics, focusing primarily on the evaluation and management of suspected child maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and abusive head trauma. With over 20 years of experience, she has evaluated more than 4,000 children for suspected maltreatment at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY, serving pediatric pati
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Child Abuse Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- SUNY Upstate Medical University — M.D., 2002
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children — Residency, Pediatrics, 2002-2005
- SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital — Fellowship, Child Abuse & Neglect, 2008-2009
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Conditions & Treatments
Child Maltreatment
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Upstate University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
24+ years in practice