Paulett Diah, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Schedule your visit with Paulett at:
- Oscar
- United Healthcare
- Sunshine Health
- Florida Blue (BCBS)
- Humana
About Me
I'm a pediatrician, and I count it as a privilege to care for children.My training at Cornell University Medical College and NYU Medical Center gave me a strong clinical foundation, and my early training in neonatal care shaped how I think about every patient I see. When you start your career caring for the most vulnerable newborns in the NICU, you learn quickly that family-centered care isn't optional. It's everything.
My approach is compassionate and unhurried. I believe every child deserves a safe, friendly space where they feel comfortable, and every parent deserves a clear explanation and a plan they can actually follow at home. I partner closely with families, because when parents feel informed and confident, kids thrive.
My focus is on preventive wellness. I work with families to build healthy habits early, nutritional, physical, and mental, because the foundations we lay in childhood carry into adulthood. Every visit is a chance to make that work.
Outside of the office, I've volunteered as a summer camp doctor, surrounded by scraped knees, big adventures, and the wonderful resilience of kids just being kids. It's a good reminder of what this is all about.
Newborns don't read the textbooks before they arrive, so be flexible. Take each day one at a time, take lots of photos, and take opportunities to rest.
"My concerns were heard, I understood the plan, and I feel ready to take care of my child at home."
Training & Credentials
Education
- MD, Cornell University
- New York University
- Medical Center Residency, Fellowship training in Child Abuse Pediatrics
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics (APB)
- American Board of Pediatrics board certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics
- REACH Certified, a mental and behavioral health professional development program for
primary care providers - IBCCES Autism Certified, a professional credentialing by the international Board of Credentialing and Continuing Educational Standards focusing on autism, neurodiversity and
cognitive accessibility
Awards
- Functional residual capacity and pulmonary mechanics in premature infants receiving a 12 day dexamethasone course. American Journal of Perinatology 1999, volume 16, number 3, pp 151-156. Co-authored article with Lee Modestus, MD, Alfred Krauss, MD and Peter Auld, MD.
- Monica Weiner, Shaina Groisberg, Paulett Diah, Marybeth Mariano & Jennifer Romalin (2021): A commentary on Johnson et al.'s "Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma: Wrongful conviction risks, mis-information effects, and psychological consultation", Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, DOI: 10.1080/24732850.2021.1892439
- Families at the Interception of Racial Injustice, COVID-19, and Child Welfare. J. Maddux, C. Boyer, P. Y. Maddux, P. Diah and T. Thompson. APSAC Advisor vol 33 No2 (2021)
- Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: What Pediatricians Need to KnowNew Jersey Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal Fall 2013
- Case Report: Painless Vaginal Bleeding in a Prepubertal GirlNew Jersey Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal Fall 2014
- Differentiating Between Accidental and Inflicted Bruises in ChildrenNew Jersey Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal, A Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Matters, Special Edition Spring 2015
- Childhood Physical Abuse: A Predictor of Adolescent BehaviorNew Jersey Pediatrics, New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal, A Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Matters, Special Edition Spring 2016
- Preparing Care Givers for the Child Sexual Abuse Medical Examination: Are Informational Leaflets Helpful? Abstract presentation. American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) National Conference - Arizona 2008
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Complete pediatric care, day or night
Same-Day Sick Visits
We reserve spots every day for same-day sick visits. If you primary provider isn’t available, another member of our team will be.
WIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE
We accept most insurances, including Medicaid. Because we believe every kid deserves access to high-quality care.
Comprehensive, Full-Kid Care
From well visits to sports physicals to newborn care, we’re here to help. Reach out anytime!