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.
Veronica Szalkowski-Lehane, M.D.
Great with kids and very down to earth. Easy to talk to and is an excellent doctor!
Elizabeth Cassalia, D.O.
40 mins late to appointment
Michael Soeder, M.D.
Exceptional
Derek Gorski, D.O.
By far one of thr best Pediatricians in Syracuse. We have been with him for 15 years and always professional and personal.
Michael Soeder, M.D.
We love Dr. Solder. We will miss him when he retires. My daughter just loves him. Best wishes to new adventures
Stacey Muscolino, CPNP
I wish there were more than five stars to give! Stacey is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and thoughtful, and she has a wonderful way of putting any nerves or fears at ease. She is excellent with our kids, and her level of care and expertise truly goes above and beyond.
Michael Soeder, M.D.
We love Dr soeder! We have a 3 yr old and 7wk old now, and he’s been both of their pediatrician since birth. He’s great with kids and always makes our son feel safe and comfortable before an exam. Listens thoroughly, always addresses any concerns we have, is extremely knowledgeable. Our 3 yo actually likes going to the dr because of Dr soeder. Just couldn’t ask for a better Dr for our boys
Michael Soeder, M.D.
De Soeder is the best!
Barbara Anne Morisseau, M.D.
Dr. Morisseau is awesome, and has been seeing all my kids since birth. My oldest recently phased out of pediatric care, and it is sad thinking I will have to find all my kids a new Doctor eventually. I would definitely recommend Brighton Hill pediatrics, and Dr. Morisseau specifically!
Derek Gorski, D.O.
He's the best, my teenage son is very comfortable seeing him