Specialty: Pediatrics
Office locations: Syracuse, NY
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.
Barbara Anne Morisseau, MD, FAAP (opens in new tab)
Michael K. Soeder, M.D., FAAP (opens in new tab)
Derek P. Gorski D.O., FAAP (opens in new tab)
Elizabeth Cassalia, D.O., FAAP (opens in new tab)
Lauren E. Carlyle, M.D., MPH, DABOM, FAAP (opens in new tab)
Veronica Szalkowski- Lehane, MD, FAAP (opens in new tab)
Zachary Augustine, MD, FAAP (opens in new tab)
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.
Dr. Gorski was so patient and kind with my daughter. She was nervous and didn’t know him well, so he was sure to connect with her to make her more comfortable before he treated her.
Derek Gorski, D.O.
Dr. Gorski was fantastic. So warm and comforting to my nervous kiddo. And so patient and helpful when she needed extra support for a vaccine.
Zachary Augustine, M.D.
Patient. Good listener.
Derek Gorski, D.O.
This guy is so great. He's attentive to the kids, has a great bedside manner, really makes you feel listened to and valued, as well as being incredibly thorough.
Barbara Anne Morisseau, M.D.
Dr. Morisseau is always personable and takes the time to truly listen to us. She has a wonderfully attentive bedside manner and always makes us feel at ease during our visits. Thank you for providing such compassionate and high-quality care.
Zachary Augustine, M.D.
Thorough, kind, and took his time answering all of our questions
Stacey Muscolino, CPNP
Always fantastic & informative! Takes her time with patients.
Derek Gorski, D.O.
We are so lucky to have Dr. Gorski as our daughters pediatrician. He is so easy to talk to and relate to as a parent and is thorough in his explanations.
Barbara Anne Morisseau, M.D.
She is phenomenal! She always takes the time to answer any and all questions and concerns!
Veronica Szalkowski-Lehane, M.D.
Dr. Veronica is so caring, warm, knowledgeable and thorough. She truly cares for the whole family. We are so grateful for her.