{"id":12782,"date":"2026-02-06T16:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=12782"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:23:53","slug":"meet-our-doctors-dr-melvin-mathai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/meet-our-doctors-dr-melvin-mathai\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Doctors- Dr. Melvin Mathai"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>We are pleased to introduce Dr. Melvin Mathai, the newest member of\u00a0our\u00a0pediatrics team at Jamaica Hospital\u00a0Medical Center.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Mathai attended Hofstra University for his undergraduate degree and The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) for his medical degree. He completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Mathai is board-eligible and holds certifications in ACLS, PALS, and NRP.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Mathai was drawn to a career in medicine because it combines science, problem-solving, and making a meaningful difference in people\u2019s lives, as well as the ability to build long-term relationships with his patients while positively impacting their health and well-being. He chose pediatrics as his specialty because it felt like a natural fit for him, and he enjoys working with children and families. \u201cI wanted to be a part of a child\u2019s growth and development over time. I love the energy, honesty, and resilience of children, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help guide parents through each stage of their child\u2019s life, from newborn care to adolescence.\u201d Dr. Mathai believes that pediatrics allows him to focus on prevention, education, and building trust with families. \u201cI hope to provide compassionate, thoughtful, and accessible care while creating a welcoming environment where families feel heard and supported\u201d, he said.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a pediatrician, Dr. Mathai provides comprehensive outpatient pediatric care, which includes well-childcare visits, newborn care, vaccinations, developmental and behavioral concerns, and adolescent health.\u00a0He also evaluates and manages common child illnesses,\u00a0which include\u00a0asthma, allergies, eczema, infections, minor injuries, anxiety,\u00a0and school-related issues.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Born and raised in Queens, Dr. Mathai is proud to serve as a pediatrician in such a close-knit, family-oriented community like Howard Beach because it is the community in which he grew up. He returned home to provide compassionate, culturally informed care to the families who shaped him. \u201cI\u2019ve always loved the diversity, energy, and incredible food that make this area so special, and I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community,\u201d he said. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Mathai\u00a0is\u00a0a proud Gold Humanism Award recipient, a massive Knicks fan (yes,\u00a0he\u00a0still believes\u00a0every year\u00a0is\u00a0their year), and an anime geek at heart. When\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0not in the office,\u00a0he is\u00a0usually chasing after\u00a0his\u00a0two little kids, who keep\u00a0him\u00a0laughing\u2014and humbled\u2014daily.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His\u00a0goal as a pediatrician is simple:\u00a0\u201cPartner with parents, answer questions honestly, and help families feel confident about their child\u2019s health. I strive to practice evidence-based and personable medicine while treating every child as if they were my own,\u201d he said. He wants to make\u00a0families feel supported, make kids feel safe, and bring high-quality, down-to-earth care to every visit.\u00a0\u201cI hope to help build a healthier, happier community, one tiny sneaker at a time,\u201d he said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His hours at the Jamaica Hospital, Howard Beach location are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

M: 7 AM – 5 PM<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

T: 9 AM – 7 PM<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

W: Off<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

R: 7 AM – 5 PM<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

F: 7 AM – 5 PM<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every third Saturday of the month<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Melvin Mathai, the newest member of\u00a0our\u00a0pediatrics team at Jamaica Hospital\u00a0Medical Center.\u00a0\u00a0 Dr. Mathai attended Hofstra University for his undergraduate degree and The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) for his … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,1,61,24,3],"tags":[1980,171],"class_list":["post-12782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-health","category-health","category-lifestyle","category-parenting","category-pediatric-care","tag-meet-our-doctors","tag-pediatrics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12782"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12784,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12782\/revisions\/12784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}