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January 11, 2018Whitney Young Health Adds Two New Doctors to Pediatric Staff
Whitney Young Health announced today the hiring of two new pediatric providers, Dr. Samina Mian and Dr. Janice Kao. The addition of Dr. Mian and Dr. Kao allows for increased appointment availability, enabling more patients to be treated at the health centers located in Albany, Troy and Watervliet.
Dr. Mian received her education from Columbia University and King Edward Medical College. She most recently worked as a medical consultant for IEM
Corporation and as a pediatrician for Genesis Pediatrics, both located in the Capital Region. Dr. Mian received a Health Certificate of Excellence from the New York State Department of Health for reaching the Healthy People 2010 Immunization Goal for two-year-old children.
Dr. Kao received her education from Regis College, Al Fateh University in Libya, University of Kansas and Boston University. She most recently worked as a pediatrician at Choctaw Nation Health Center in Oklahoma.
“The addition of Dr. Mian and Dr. Kao to our pediatrics team will result in a better experience for our ever-growing community of patients,” said David Shippee, President and CEO of Whitney Young Health. “We are eager to offer more appointment flexibility and availability at our health centers, and know Dr. Mian and Dr. Kao will help us to provide the high quality of care that our patients expect.”
Both Dr. Kao and Dr. Mian are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Whitney Young Health is accepting new pediatric patients at all locations. To make an appointment, call 518-465-4771 for Albany and 518-833-6900 for Troy or Watervliet.
