Dr. Alison Beth Laxer

Dr. Alison Laxer specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on pediatric care, bringing together expertise in digestive health and children's medical needs. She earned her medical degree from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where she developed a strong foundation in both adult and pediatric medicine. With six years of clinical experience, Dr. Laxer has built her practice around helping young patients with complex digestive conditions.

Dr. Laxer practices at multiple Northwell Health locations throughout New Hyde Park and Manhasset, New York, including Cohen Children's Medical Center and Katz Women's Hospital at North Shore University Hospital. She frequently treats children experiencing failure to thrive and poor weight gain, conditions that require careful monitoring and specialized care. Her expertise extends to managing milk protein allergies, a common concern among infants and young children. Dr. Laxer regularly performs diagnostic blood …work, including iron testing and complete blood counts, to help identify underlying causes of digestive issues in her pediatric patients.