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.

Lauren Carlyle, M.D.
Dr. Carlyle is the best! She always takes her time with you and makes sure all of your concerns are addressed. Thank you for taking care of my family.
Barbara Anne Morisseau, M.D.
We love Dr Morisseau! She listens to both the patient and parents. She always asks about both kids and how they are doing. Always willing to answer medical questions.
Barbara Anne Morisseau, M.D.
The BEST pediatrician around. Hands down like a part of the family and will tell you how it is but not sugar coat it, but with love. My kids are aging out and it hurts. ❤️
Stacey Muscolino, CPNP
We love Stacey and are always happy to see her if our primary doc isn’t available. She’s really thorough and I am grateful for her background in pulmonary care.
Stacey Muscolino, CPNP
Stacey is the best
Veronica Szalkowski-Lehane, M.D.
Dr. Veronica is the best! We really enjoy her as a family for our daughter’s doctor. I always forget things and she always makes sure our questions don’t go unasked. She’s very thorough. She listens, and does not rush. We love Brighton Hill Pediatrics.
Lauren Carlyle, M.D.
She is the most amazing doctor!
Lauren Carlyle, M.D.
We are very lucky to have Dr. Carlyle in our lives!
Stacey Muscolino, CPNP
Stacey is wonderful! She truly cares and takes the time to get to the right solution. We really appreciate that she explains everything and checks in with us to make sure we are comfortable with our child’s care.
Derek Gorski, D.O.
He has always been friendly, approachable and kind.