Our providers consist of three physicians, six pediatric nurse practitioners, and one physician assistant all supported by a a full staff of experienced pediatric nurses.
Dr. Deanna Lyons received her medical degree from the University of Rochester. Her residency training was also at the University of Rochester where she completed a year as Chief Resident in Pediatrics. She is board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr Lyons joined Stony Brook Pediatrics in 1996.
Dr. Jennifer Graham received her medical training from Ohio State University College of Medicine. After graduating from medical school, she completed her Family Practice residency at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie, PA. Dr. Graham is board certified in Family Practice. She is on the Active Medical Staff at Noyes Memorial Hospital and currently practices exclusively pediatrics. Dr Graham joined Stony Brook Pediatrics in 2008.
Dr. Jason Elwell received his Medical Degree from the University of Toledo School of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. He completed his Pediatric Residency in June 2010 at the University of Rochester. He is board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr Elwell joined Stony Brook Pediatrics in 2010.
Kathryn Edwards is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner whom received her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from The University of Buffalo in 2004. She then proceeded to work as a pediatric bedside RN for several years in such establishments as Johns Hopkins Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital. Her RN experience ranges from inpatient medical surgical pediatrics as well as the Pediatric Emergency Room. She completed her Masters Degree at the University of Rochester in the Care of Children and Families Program. She has ongoing relationships with the University of Rochester and often mentors nurse practitioner students. She joined the Stony Brook Pediatrics team in 2009 and is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Jordanne is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner whom received her Bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Rochester in 2012. She then proceeded to work as a bedside RN for 5-6 years at Highland Hospital and where she worked at the Children's Hospital in the Pediatric ED. She completed her Master’s degree at the University of Rochester. In June 2018 she joined the Stony Brook Pediatrics team! She is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Kathryn Bennett is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who received her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Alfred State University.
After graduating with her Associate’s degree in nursing she began working
for Stony Brook Pediatrics as a Registered Nurse beginning in 2016. She
then went on to complete her Master’s degree at SUNY Upstate Medical
University in Syracuse. She continued her career with Stony Brook
Pediatrics in 2019 as a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Sarah Easton, PNP
Sarah Easton is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Roberts Wesleyan college. Sarah joined Stony Brook Pediatrics in July 2022. Her nursing career has included labor & delivery and newborn nursery experience, as well as time spent as both a school nurse as well as in pediatric primary care. She has a passion for early literacy initiatives and holds a Master of Library Science from the University at Buffalo. She completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Rochester and is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Ashley Milliken, PNP
Ashley is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She first completed a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Roberts Wesleyan College. After a few years working in non-profit administration, she completed a second Bachelor's degree in Nursing at the University of Rochester and began working as a Registered Nurse at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She spent about ten years caring for patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and UR Urgent Care, where she was also the pediatric nurse educator. She completed her Master's degree at the University of Rochester in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program. Ashley joined Stony Brook Pediatrics in July 2022.
Julie Gottfried, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC
Julie is a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rochester. Julie has also completed her Master of Science in Nursing, her Advanced Certificate as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Rochester. Julie is dedicated to improving the care of children and their families. For over 23 years, Julie has worked in a variety of clinical and academic roles with an emphasis on children in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She continues her work at the University of Rochester as a member of the Faculty of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program.
Most of her career has been spent with Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, NY, where she has practiced as a bedside nurse, as a clinical nurse specialist, and most recently, as a pediatric nurse practitioner within the Pediatric APP Inpatient Team. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State. Julie joined Stony Brook Pediatrics in July of 2023.
Trisha Wheeler received her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo, and trained as a Physician Assistant at the Medical College of Georgia. She is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. Tricia has been with Stony Brook since 1994. She has been an advocate for our patients in the community. Tricia has worked with students from many area PA programs during her time with Stony Brook and has been an excellent mentor.
Dansville Location
Monday:
7:30 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday:
7:30 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:30 am-7:00 pm
Thursday:
7:30 am-7:00 pm
Friday:
7:30 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
8:30 am-12:00 pm
Sunday:
Closed
Geneseo Location
Monday:
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed