About Me
My name is Dr. Tessa Scripps, and I'm excited to be part of your child's health care journey. As a board-certified general pediatrician and Certified Lactation Counselor, I practice medicine with a patient-centered approach, involving the entire family in medical decision-making based on each child's unique needs. I tend to practice a "less is more" approach to pediatrics, avoiding unnecessary medications and tests, and I use evidence-based medicine to create tailored treatment plans.
One of my favorite things about being a pediatrician is the continuity of care I establish with families. By the time a child turns two, I will have seen them in my office about twelve times! This allows me to build a partnership based on trust and helps to navigate the most challenging moments in each child’s care. I love to integrate songs and silliness into my practice to add a bit of fun and keep my patients at ease. As the mother of two boys, I use my experience to provide real-life parenting advice and support. I am deeply empathetic and a great communicator and I strive to explain medical terms in simple terms.
I was inspired to pursue pediatrics during my residency at Mount Sinai, where I participated in advocacy work, connecting families to local health care resources in East Harlem and providing counseling on general pediatric care. I believe in the notion that it "takes a village" to raise a child, which is why it is important to connect with families and share insights and resources.
I am an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Chicago, where I studied the History and Philosophy of Medicine. I attended medical school at the University of Vermont where I developed a passion for patient-centered primary care and went on to pursue my pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. During my pediatric residency I received the award for Resident Excellence in Pediatric Advocacy. My academic and clinical practice focuses on newborn medicine and breastfeeding.
I have conducted research related to newborn care, breastfeeding medicine, and medical education in pediatrics. I co-authored an important article in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, along with colleagues from NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, describing the outcomes of babies born to mothers with COVID-19 and the infection prevention and control practices associated with these outcomes.
I look forward to meeting you and your family, and working together to keep your child healthy.
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About Me
My name is Dr. Tessa Scripps, and I'm excited to be part of your child's health care journey. As a board-certified general pediatrician and Certified Lactation Counselor, I practice medicine with a patient-centered approach, involving the entire family in medical decision-making based on each child's unique needs. I tend to practice a "less is more" approach to pediatrics, avoiding unnecessary medications and tests, and I use evidence-based medicine to create tailored treatment plans.
One of my favorite things about being a pediatrician is the continuity of care I establish with families. By the time a child turns two, I will have seen them in my office about twelve times! This allows me to build a partnership based on trust and helps to navigate the most challenging moments in each child’s care. I love to integrate songs and silliness into my practice to add a bit of fun and keep my patients at ease. As the mother of two boys, I use my experience to provide real-life parenting advice and support. I am deeply empathetic and a great communicator and I strive to explain medical terms in simple terms.
I was inspired to pursue pediatrics during my residency at Mount Sinai, where I participated in advocacy work, connecting families to local health care resources in East Harlem and providing counseling on general pediatric care. I believe in the notion that it "takes a village" to raise a child, which is why it is important to connect with families and share insights and resources.
I am an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Chicago, where I studied the History and Philosophy of Medicine. I attended medical school at the University of Vermont where I developed a passion for patient-centered primary care and went on to pursue my pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. During my pediatric residency I received the award for Resident Excellence in Pediatric Advocacy. My academic and clinical practice focuses on newborn medicine and breastfeeding.
I have conducted research related to newborn care, breastfeeding medicine, and medical education in pediatrics. I co-authored an important article in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, along with colleagues from NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, describing the outcomes of babies born to mothers with COVID-19 and the infection prevention and control practices associated with these outcomes.
I look forward to meeting you and your family, and working together to keep your child healthy.
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Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
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- Annual Pediatric Checkup
Education
MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency, Pediatrics
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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American Board of Pediatrics
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Dr. Scripps has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Scripps has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.