Welcome to Beach Pediatrics
Our office is conveniently located adjacent to the TJ Maxx shopping center and across the street from Nemo's. The N15 bus stops directly in front of the office, opposite Montgomery Avenue.
Beach Pediatrics would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and support. We appreciate you continuing to allow us to meet your child's needs.
Meet the Doctors

About Elise Jonisch, MD
Dr. Jonisch is a board certified pediatrician. She attended Binghamton University and then Milton S. Hershey Medical School at Pennsylvania State University. She completed her Internship and Residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Jonisch has had a private practice in Atlantic Beach, Long Beach and Island Park since 1984. She is married with five children, twelve grandchildren and has two dogs. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, jazzercise and yoga.

About Rina Jonisch Jaffe, MD
Dr. Rina Jonisch Jaffe is a board certified pediatrician. She graduated Binghamton University, summa cum laude and then attended Sackler School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital. She has practiced pediatrics and adolescent medicine in Long Beach, Island Park and now in Oceanside at Beach Pediatrics since 2001. She is married , with two daughters and a new puppy. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, going to Bruce Springsteen concerts and playing basketball.

About Alisa Minkin, M.D.
Dr. Minkin is board certified in Pediatrics. She has been with Beach Pediatrics for over 6 years. She attended Johns Hopkins University followed by New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Minkin worked in private practices in Brooklyn and Queens. She is married with six children and a bunny. In her spare time, Dr. Minkin enjoys cooking, reading , and playing games with her children.

About Lauren Shinder, M.D.
Dr. Shinder is a board-certified Pediatrician. She has been with Beach Pediatrics for over 10 years. She received her B.S. from Cornell University in 2000. She then went on to obtain her M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2004. She did her Pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, NY. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Shinder had been living in Houston for 2 years where she worked in a private practice. She has been with Beach Pediatrics since our days in Island Park. When she is not at work, she is spending quality time with her husband and 3 kids, family and friends.

About Christopher Cuccia, M.D.
Dr. Cuccia is a board-certified Pediatrician. He has been with Beach Pediatrics for over 5 years. He received his B.S. at the University of Rochester and then went to SUNY Upstate Medical University for his M.D. degree. His residency was completed at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2006. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics he was working at a federally qualified Health Center in Mount Vernon, NY. He is married with one beautiful daughter (who rules the house). He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, biking, running, and reading adventure novels. Yankee games are great too!

About Gerald Schulman, MD
Dr. Schulman has been practicing Pediatrics and Adolescent medicine in Brooklyn NY for over 30 years and now joins Beach Pediatrics in 2019.
He attended CUNY Brooklyn College and then SUNY Downstate Medical School. He completed his residency and chief residency at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He is married with three children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Schulman enjoys reading, music, swimming and biking.

About Daphne Capon, M.D.
Dr. Capon is a board-certified Pediatrician. She has been with Allied Physicians Group for over 15 years. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hamilton College and then attended SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Her residency was completed at Brown University where she was named Pediatric Chief Resident. Dr. Capon furthered her studies with a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Cornell. She has been delivering warm and high-quality Pediatric care for over 25 years. In her spare time, Dr. Capon enjoys running and hiking outdoors, folk dancing, and cooking for her husband and 3 children.

About Monisha Shah, MD
Dr. Shah is a board-certified pediatrician. She graduated from Rutgers University and then attended Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in 2018. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Shah worked as a pediatrician in a busy children’s Emergency Department in the Bronx. She is married with one beautiful daughter. During her free time, she enjoys baking, choreographing dances, and spending time with her family and friends.
Office Policies
Thank you for choosing Beach Pediatrics to care for your child.
We welcome you to the practice and look forward to caring for your child. Please take a moment to read the below for our office policies. Be sure to contact your insurance company (if applicable) to inform them that you have chosen Beach Pediatrics for your primary care doctor.
Our office complies with HIPAA Regulations, also known as patient privacy rights. This policy is posted throughout the office. If you would like a copy please request one from the reception area.
Well Visits:
Our doctors are happy to provide your child with preventive well care. We carefully monitor growth and development and screen for illness and problems with questionnaires, screening tools, and lab tests, and immunize against infectious diseases.
Newborns will be seen 1-3 days following discharge from the nursery then,
2 weeks for weight check and the following well visits:
1 month
2 month
3 month
4 month
6 month, then every 3 months through age 2 yrs
2 1/2 year
3 year, then every year until age 22 years
Teenagers will be screened for “teenager issues” and will have time to discuss concerns in private with their physician.
When your child has an annual physical they will be given a New York State health appraisal that is good for one year and can often be used for school and camp. If you are requesting any camp forms other than during your child’s annual physical there is a $5 fee.
After-hours Telehealth Services:
Allied health pediatrician, DR. ZILKA is available 7 nights a week from 6:30-10:30PM. Please use our practice code 5000 and you will be directed to after-hours telehealth.
To use this service, download the Anytime Pediatrics app here Anytime App.
Symptom and Dosage Checker:
Check out our Symptom Checker and Dosage Checker.
Specialized Asthma Treatment:
Please view these videos before your visit, Inhaler / Spacer Video Infant and Inhaler/Spacer Child.
Co-pays:
Co-pays are due at the time of your visit as required by your insurance company. Mailing out bills is time-consuming and costly. If you did not bring payment with you or the responsible party is not at the visit, please call the office by evening with a credit card number, pay online, or bring payment in the next day. If payment is not made within 48 hours, there will be a $10 surcharge added to the visit.
Phone calls:
Our doctors are happy to return your call. Many callbacks are made during lunch (1-2) or at the end of the evening session. If your problem is urgent please let the staff know.
Cancellation policy:
Because we like our patients to enjoy prompt visit times, we will confirm your checkups in advance. Please arrive on time and understand that if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment. If you need to cancel a check-up we ask you to try and give us 24 hours notice. For those appointments not canceled within this time frame, we regret to inform you there is a $25 charge.
Remember to always check our Facebook page for any changes in our office hours or office closures. Our website is also a great tool for any questions you may have.
If you have any specific concerns or questions, please advise our friendly office staff. Thank you!
Our regular hours are:

Hours
Monday | ![]() |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | ![]() |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | ![]() |
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Thursday | ![]() |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Friday | ![]() |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Saturday | ![]() |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Sunday | ![]() |
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Please note that our hours are subject to change.
Telemedicine is available daily until 10 pm.
If you have an emergency when the office is closed, you can reach one of the doctors by calling our emergency number: 516-431-5206.
Insurance
As you are probably aware, in recent years the number of different health insurance programs has increased at an amazing rate. Even within one company there may be several programs with varying benefits and requirements. Although our staff keeps as up to date as possible there is no way to ensure complete accuracy at all times with each program’s individual provisions. Be sure to contact your insurance directly with any questions regarding your coverage.
Helpful facts to know about your insurance:
☐ Is prior authorization required?
☐ Are you, as the patient or parent required to notify them of hospital admissions or trips to the emergency room?
☐ Is a referral required to see a specialist?
☐ Is there a designated facility for diagnostic testing?
☐ Is there a co-pay for services rendered?
There are times that a service is not covered by your insurance and may be offered within the office for a fee. If you prefer to have these services, please let us know and we will advise you of the cost.
Contact Us

3227 LONG BEACH ROAD
OCEANSIDE, NY 11572

P- 516-897-5000 F- 516-431-7519 Poison Control (800) 222-1222
