Gerard J. Mayer, MD, FAAP

Dr. Gary Mayer began his medical career in the pediatric emergency room at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, then became head of Pediatric Emergency Services and Pediatric Ambulatory Care at both Montefiore and North Central Bronx Hospitals. He stayed in Ambulatory Pediatrics for 12 years and joined Yorktown Pediatric Group (now part of Westchester Health Pediatrics) in 1986. While in private practice, Dr. Mayer was also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine for 37 years.

Personal

Why did I become a pediatrician? Because I love watching children grow and having a hand in helping them develop into healthy, productive adults. (Also because pediatrics is such an uplifting specialty) Helping parents understand what’s going on with their children, giving them advice on how to care for them, and helping them navigate the different stages they go through is really important to me.

I’ve been told I’m a pretty funny guy and have a reassuring manner, which is great because medicine can be a little scary sometimes. I love riding my bike and can often be found hanging out at the Yorktown Starbucks. Lastly, let it be known that I speak German, Spanish, and a little bit of French and Italian.

Specialty

Pediatrics

Location

Westchester Health Pediatrics: Yorktown Heights Office

Education

Medical School
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Internship
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Residency
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY

Fellowship
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

Appointments

Montefiore Medical Center
Northern Westchester Hospital Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics

Professional Organizations

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

To schedule an appointment, please call (914) 962-5556

Westchester Health Pediatrics: Yorktown Heights Office
1880 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10595
Phone: (914) 962-5556
Fax: (914) 962-0723

Office Hours
Mon: 8:30am–6:30pm
Tues: 8:30am–6:30pm
Wed: 8:30am–5:00pm
Thurs: 8:30am–5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am–5:00pm
Sat: 8:30am–12:00pm
Pediatricians available 7 days a week