Nelli Gluzman, DO

Dr. Gluzman is a New York State licensed pediatrician, who utilizes a holistic approach to children’s wellness and illness. Dr. Gluzman received her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a pediatric residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ.

Her clinical experience includes working in pediatric emergency and intensive care medicine, in-patient, and out-patient pediatric medicine, neonatal intensive care medicine, newborn and delivery room medicine, and holistic and integrative pediatric private practice.

She is the founder of “Bright Illusion Thinking,” an educational company that composes medical writing and content for pediatric board exam preparation material. She proudly serves as Clinical Preceptor, providing education, guidance, and offering a hands-on learning experience for medical students and resident physicians.

Dr. Nelli Gluzman founded Blossom Pediatrics in NY to work closely with families of children suffering from common chronic ailments whose needs have not been fully met by mainstream medicine, and are seeking a life that is free of medications, emergency treatments, and doctor visits.

She utilizes an integrative, functional, and holistic approach to medicine that incorporates personalized, easy-to-follow treatment plans that address the individual needs of each patient. Her life’s work is dedicated to helping children find relief from chronic asthma, allergies, eczema, or digestion issues so that they can live happier, healthier, and more fulfilled lives.

Dr. Gluzman is devoted to strengthening the community and broadening public knowledge of health through broadcasting vehicles and speaking engagements, having utilized radio appearances, university lectures, and community engagements, lectures.  Dr. Gluzman delivers high-quality information in a personable and approachable way, having earned the title “Doctor Mom.”

License and Certification

• Board-certified fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Professional Highlights

• Pediatric Hospitalist, Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY
• Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinilabs, Inc., New York, NY
• Office Manager, Bernard Schayes, MD P.C., New York, NY

Awards and Accomplishments

• Serves the community as a physician radio guest on “Road to Transformation,” WTBQ, focusing on topics centered around kid’s safety during the summer and winter seasons.
• Invited as a Guest Speaker for Professions in Health Advisory Team, Pace University, and Resident Panelist for AAP PREP Audio.
• Founder of “Bright Illusion Thinking,” an educational company that composes medical writing and content for pediatric board exam preparation material.
• Delivers high-quality information in a personable and approachable way, having earned the title “Doctor Mom.” Has devised a series of relevant topics to share ranging from newborn care and picky eaters to self-management of ailments such as asthma. Such topics include: “When to go to the ER vs. When to call a doctor, and “what I wish I knew about newborns before I had one – advice from Doctor Mom.”
• National Mathematics Honor Society, Member, 2001
• Jewish Foundation for Education of Women, Education Scholarship, 2007-2011
• Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, Medical Student Teaching Award, 2012
• Excellence in Education Award, Orange Regional Medical Center, 2015

Research and Publications

Sub-Investigator, Jersey Shore University Medical Center (June 2012 – June 2014)

• Feeding Profile of neonates prior to discharge from the Well Baby Nursery.

Research Assistant, Pace University, Department of Chemistry (January 2005 – May 2006)

• Synthesized and investigated a novel antimicrobial surface based on polysaccharide polymers.

Volunteer Experience

• Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Outpatient Clinic Volunteer (April 2010 – June 2010)
• NYU Medical Center, Emergency Department Volunteer (February 2006 – February 2007)

Education 

• Pediatric Residency, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ (June 2011-June 2014) Department of Pediatrics, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
• Doctor of Osteopathy, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NJ (August 2007-May 2011) American Medical Women’s Association – Vice President
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Pace University, New York, NY (September 2001-May 2006) Student Government – Junior Class Vice President