Dr. Michael Joseph Pettei

Dr. Michael Pettei specializes in gastroenterology and pediatrics, combining expertise in digestive health with specialized care for children and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. With 46 years of clinical experience, Dr. Pettei brings extensive knowledge to treating complex digestive conditions in young patients. He is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Pettei practices at Cohen Children's Medical Center and maintains locations throughout New Hyde Park and Manhasset, New York. His clinical focus includes treating malabsorption syndromes, where the body has difficulty absorbing nutrients from food. He also specializes in managing food intolerances and milk protein allergies, conditions that can significantly impact a child's nutrition and comfort. Dr. Pettei utilizes blood tests to help diagnose and monitor various digestive conditions. …Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars for his care.