Barbara Anne Morisseau, MD, FAAP
Elizabeth Cassalia, D.O., FAAP
Lauren E. Carlyle, M.D., MPH, DABOM, FAAP
Veronica Szalkowski- Lehane, MD, FAAP
We are a team of licensed, Board Certified Pediatricians dedicated to the health and welfare of children. We are all Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). Our primary hospital affiliations are with Crouse Hospital and Golisano Children’s Hospital at Upstate Medical University. We attend to newborns at Crouse Hospital and hold clinical faculty appointments at Upstate. Upstate’s Golisano Children’s Hospital’s commitment to the highest quality pediatric care is exemplified by its Pediatric Hospitalist Program which staffs the state of the art Inpatient Pediatrics Units.
We are a team of licensed, Board Certified Pediatricians dedicated to the health and welfare of children. We are all Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). Our primary hospital affiliations are with Crouse Hospital and Golisano Children’s Hospital at Upstate Medical University. We attend to newborns at Crouse Hospital and hold clinical faculty appointments at Upstate. Upstate’s Golisano Children’s Hospital’s commitment to the highest quality pediatric care is exemplified by its Pediatric Hospitalist Program which staffs the state of the art Inpatient Pediatrics Units.
Almost 50 years ago, three community pediatricians, Drs. Francis M. Shields, Raymond J. Cassady, and Martin C. Ushkow joined forces and “opened up shop” at 600 East Genesee Street. They were joined in 1976 by Dr. Stephen H. Mintz. In 1990, Dr. Linda Imboden joined the group and Dr. Mintz decided it was time to move the practice to its current location at 151 Intrepid Lane and “Brighton Hill Pediatrics”, as we are known today, was born.
Dr. Kathryn G. Webster joined the group shortly after the move in 1991. In 1993 Dr. Cassady retired and Drs. Joanne G. Rosser and Margaret Hellems-Stanley joined the group. As time has passed, the group has been blessed with the additions of Drs. Barbara Anne Morisseau (2001), Michael K. Soeder (2003), Derek P. Gorski (2015), Elizabeth Cassalia (2019), Lauren Carlyle (2019), Veronica Szalkowski-Lehane (2023) and Zachary Augustine (2025). We have wonderful pediatric Nurse Practitioners: Stacey Muscolino, and Eleanor Gustke.
Through all the changes over all the years, one thing has remained constant – our dedication to providing the highest level of pediatric care for all of our patients.

Derek Gorski, D.O.
Very nice and professional
Barbara Anne Morisseau, M.D.
Always listens and answers any questions I have about my daughter. Understanding and gentle.
Stacey Muscolino, CPNP
She is informative, thorough, and kind!
Derek Gorski, D.O.
An amazing doctor who listens and focuses on our child while being able to explain to us as parents what is going on. By far the best pediatrician around and have been wirh him for 15 years
Stacey Muscolino, CPNP
We adore Stacy , she is wonderful! Very friendly and very thorough when it comes to my children's health .
Lauren Carlyle, M.D.
Very caring and compassionate. Doesn't rush yiu and wants to make sure she answers any and all questions. My kids love her.
Zachary Augustine, M.D.
We never feel rushed. Dr. Augustine always answers all of our questions and addresses our concerns.
Veronica Szalkowski-Lehane, M.D.
Dr. Veronica is the best! We can always count on her to guide us through whatever illness or condition we are managing!
Lauren Carlyle, M.D.
Answered all questions, warm and welcoming, always feel extremely well cared for. Listens to all concerns and responds thoughtfully
Lauren Carlyle, M.D.
Always wonderful, understanding and very thorough.