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Laura E. Tomaselli, M.D.

Laura E. Tomaselli, M.D.

Neurology , Pediatrics , Pediatric Critical Care , Child Neurology

4.7 out of 5 stars
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About Me

I am interested in patients with neurological as well as sleep disorders. In particular, the areas where these two specialties coincide, such as in children with Autism, ADHD, or migraines and sleep difficulties, are of particular interest to me.
I am interested in patients with neurological as well as sleep disorders. In particular, the areas where these two specialties coincide, such as in children with Autism, ADHD, or migraines and sleep difficulties, are of particular interest to me.

Certified Specialties

Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Sleep Medicine - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - Department of Pediatrics, Sleep & Wellness Center (SMD)

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology - Department of Neurology, Child Neurology (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Sleep Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2012

Fellowship, Pediatric Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2008 - 2011

Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2006 - 2008

Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2006

Education

MD | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine. 2005

Awards

Secretary, AOA. 2004 - 2005

Junior AOA. 2004

Research

~ Sufficient sleep and its relationship to success in school, as well as its relationship to obesity.

~ Using educational programs which teach parents about good sleep habits and the importance of sleep as a means to prevent the development of sleep disorders

~ Finding more effective ...
~ Sufficient sleep and its relationship to success in school, as well as its relationship to obesity.

~ Using educational programs which teach parents about good sleep habits and the importance of sleep as a means to prevent the development of sleep disorders

~ Finding more effective ways to help children with developmental disorders become better sleepers

~ Using alternative therapies, such as biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and relaxation techniques, to help with chronic conditions such as insomnia and migraine

Publications

Journal Articles

Regulation of norepinephrine in the medial preoptic area of Siberian hamsters by gonadal steroids.

Tomaselli L, Endoh A, Dodge J, Badura LL

Neuroendocrinology.. 2001 July 74 (1):69-76. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.7 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

Excellent

Aug 15, 2024

5.0 stars

She was awesome! Explained everything very well.

May 23, 2023

5.0 stars

She is always so great and quick with getting [...] what she needs. Also listening to my concerns and helping me better understand any medicine that [...] may have to take or discontinue.

May 10, 2023

I appreciated being walked through test results including how to read charts and values.

Jan 01, 2023

4.6 stars

Being a teenager with ADD it may have appeared I was not listening, even though I was. The provider did discuss treatment but did not ask me directly what my thoughts were. My mother did.

Dec 09, 2022

5.0 stars

She is wonderful! Caring and very good with details and explaining issue without making a huge deal to cause concern to my child with anxiety

Jul 22, 2022

Good

Apr 02, 2022

5.0 stars

Dr Tomaselli took the time to thoroughly look at all my son's medications prescribed by other doctors to ensure that there were no contraindications and didn't shy away from having to look into medications that would likely require prior authorization.

Mar 18, 2022

3.0 stars

Felt short, not really heard in a sense.

Mar 11, 2022