Dr. Leistner is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology as well as New York State certified in medical acupuncture for adults and children. After graduating with honors from Connecticut College and NYU School of Medicine, she trained at Boston’s Children’s Hospital, NYU-Bellevue Medical Center, Columbia-Presbyterian’s Babies Hospital and UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Leistner is a Clinical Associated Professor of Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine where she teaches medical students and residents and sees patients in Faculty Practice. She is also an attending physician at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.

In addition to her practice of pediatric pulmonology, Dr. Leistner also evaluates and treats common pediatric conditions such as acne, ADD, colic, colds and pharyngitis, eczema, enuresis, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation and obesity. She emphasizes the well being of each patient instead of treating isolated symptoms. As part of this holistic approach she incorporates a traditional university hospital pediatric care with integrative medicine including acupuncture, medical aroma therapy, stress reduction, nutrition, weight loss and family lifestyle choices. Acupuncture utilizing magnets, essential oils and laser stimulation is available as an alternative to traditional needles. Her holistic approach is especially useful to strengthen the immune system, to treat disorders related to stress such as tics, abdominal pain and headaches and to achieve and maintain good health.

Positions Held:

Boston Children's Hospital: Pediatric Internship and Residency
NYU Medical Center: Pediatric Chief Resident, and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center: Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship