Dr. Alison B. Austin

Name: Dr. Alison B. Austin
Specialty: Pediatrics 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: NewYork-Presbyterian Children’s Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell
Locations: Long Island City, New York
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1073046017

About the Doctor

Dr. Alison B. Austin is a board-eligible pediatrician practicing in Long Island City, New York, with 6–10 years of experience. She received her medical degree from the Commonwealth Medical College and completed her pediatrics residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) from 2017 to 2020. Dr. Austin has earned a 4.4/5 patient rating based on 7 reviews. She is affiliated with two top‑tier institutions: NewYork‑Presbyterian Children’s Hospital‑Columbia and Cornell and NewYork‑Presbyterian Hospital‑Columbia and Cornell. She accepts new patients and a range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicaid. Patients describe her as kind, caring, patient, and thorough, and they appreciate her attentiveness to both the child and family.

• Graduate of Commonwealth Medical College

• Residency in Pediatrics at NewYork‑Presbyterian 

• 6–10 years of clinical experience

• 4.4/5 patient rating (7 reviews)

• Affiliated with top‑ranked children’s hospital in New York

Education & Training

Medical School – Commonwealth Medical College
Residency – New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus), Pediatrics 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Well‑child care and developmental screening

• Acute infections (otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, pneumonia)

• Asthma and reactive airway disease

• Allergies (seasonal, food, drug)

• Gastroenteritis and dehydration

• Fever and febrile illnesses

• Skin conditions (eczema, rashes, impetigo)

• Growth and nutrition concerns

• ADHD and behavioral issues

• Immunization‑preventable diseases

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive well‑child examinations

• Newborn and infant checkups

• Developmental and growth monitoring

• Immunizations according to standard schedules

• In‑office rapid testing (strep, flu, RSV, urinalysis)

• Nebulizer treatments for asthma

• Minor wound care and laceration repair

• Management of fever and dehydration

• School and sports physicals

• Referrals to pediatric specialists

Services Offered

Dr. Alison B. Austin provides comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth through adolescence. Her practice emphasizes preventive medicine, including routine well‑child visits, developmental screenings, and immunizations according to standard schedules. She diagnoses and treats common acute childhood illnesses such as ear infections, strep throat, respiratory infections, and gastroenteritis. Dr. Austin also manages chronic conditions like asthma and allergies, and offers guidance on nutrition, growth, and behavioral concerns. Patients consistently praise her kind, caring, and patient demeanor, as well as her thoroughness and the responsiveness of her office staff. In‑office testing and minor procedures are available. She coordinates care with pediatric specialists and maintains affiliations with top‑ranked children’s hospitals.

• Well‑child exams and developmental surveillance

• Newborn and infant care (including breastfeeding support and weight checks)

• Immunizations and vaccine counseling

• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment (fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, ear infections)

• Asthma and allergy management (medications, action plans)

• School, sports, and camp physicals

• Growth and nutrition counseling (including picky eating and obesity prevention)

• Behavioral and ADHD evaluation and management

• Coordination of care with pediatric specialists (allergy, pulmonology, gastroenterology, etc.)

• Parent education on safety, development, and illness prevention

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 28‑25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 1‑765‑324‑7047

Hospital Affiliations

• NewYork‑Presbyterian Children’s Hospital‑Columbia and Cornell – New York

• NewYork‑Presbyterian Hospital‑Columbia and Cornell – New York