Lisa Thebner
M.D.
Dr. Lisa Thebner received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University, and her medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She trained in pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Thebner has an interest in providing effective communication in healthcare, sharing her knowledge and insights with both patients and the broader community. She previously served as the weekly health contributor on Today in New York and was also a medical contributor on the local show The Couch. Dr. Thebner's expertise has been sought after by various media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show, Fox News, and local channels such as WNBC, WPIX, and WCBS.
Dr. Lisa Thebner considers it a pleasure and a privilege to be entrusted in the care of infants to young adults. She values supporting the physical and emotional health of her patients as well as supporting the parents who raise them.
Education
B.A., Tufts University
Undergraduate Education
M.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Graduate Education
Pediatrics, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship
Pediatrics, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency
Providing compassionate
and comprehensive care
We are committed to your child's health and wellbeing.
Personal Statement
Dr. Thebner is a strong believer in the power of the media to educate and improve health. She has been active in local and national media, as a weekly Medical Contributor for Today in New York, the local WNBC news broadcast for the New York-Metropolitan area, and as a regularly invited commentator for several media outlets, such as Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show, programs on CNN, WCBS/WLNY The Couch, and the local news on WNBC.
View excerpts of the programs below by clicking on the highlighted text:
Wall Street Journal Topic: Physicians and Digital Records
CNN - Topic: This Year's Flu Season
CNN - Topic: Flu Shot Efficacy
Fox News - Topic: Recent Measles Outbreak
Pix 11 - Topic: Vitamins and Sports Drinks
The Martha Stewart Show - Topic: Questions from Expecting Moms
The Martha Stewart Show - Topic: Tips and Advice for New Moms
Good Morning America - Topic: Top 4 Illnesses Children Can Pass to Parents