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John Distasio, MD

4.7 out of 5 stars

LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP
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Overview

Clinical Interests:

Sports medicine
Newborn care
Infectious disease
Pediatric behavioral issues
Well-child check-ups
Immunizations


 

Languages Spoken:

English

Patients Treated:

Infants
Children
Adolescents

Biography

Dr. John Distasio, MD, is a Pediatrician specializing in primary care, with clinical interests in sports medicine, newborn care, infectious disease, pediatric behavioral issues, well-child check-ups, and immunizations. He is dedicated to providing holistic care for children, focusing on promoting healthy development, preventing disease, and addressing a wide range of pediatric health concerns.

Dr. Distasio earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He completed his pediatric internship and residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, where he developed a strong foundation in pediatric care. Additionally, he pursued a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Board-certified in Pediatrics, Dr. Distasio is committed to delivering exceptional care to his young patients, ensuring their health and well-being through preventive measures and early interventions.

Education & Training

Medical School:

University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida

Internship(s):

Pediatric Internship, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, New York

Residenc(ies):

Pediatric Residency, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, New York

Fellowship(s):

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, New York, New York; Fellow of AAP

Board Certification(s):

Pediatrics

Patient Reviews

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  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.7 out of 5 (270 ratings, 115 comments)

  • Jan 22, 2025

    Dr. Distasio and his medical assistant Cassandra are the Best!!!

  • Jan 21, 2025

    Love Dr. Distasio and the rest of the staff. Both my sons see Dr. D as their pediatrician, and we've always had a really welcoming, educational, and overall wonderful experience with Dr. D. He's knowledgeable and never feels rushed, I appreciate his warm demea nor and how he approaches my children's care.

  • Jan 17, 2025

    I love dr distasio. Also his head nurse, Cassandra is amazing too. They are a great team.

  • Jan 15, 2025

    I absolutely love Dr. Distasio, I’m will never see another pediatrician he has overseen both my children’s my oldest being in college now. He also sees many family members. He is a compassionate, caring Dr. and his nurse Casandra is equally as amazing!

  • Jan 15, 2025

    Staff is excellent

  • Jan 9, 2025

    Cassandra, medical tech, is truly an angel

  • Jan 8, 2025

    Everything was good

  • Jan 4, 2025

    The nurse and the doctor, them both treated us like we were family members, or at least that how they make me feel. I felt very confident to ask questions and talk about anything related to my son’s health.

  • Jan 3, 2025

    Dr Distasio and nurses was outstanding

  • Jan 1, 2025

    Cassandra, Dr. Distasio, and the rest of the staff at Page Field are our absolute favorite. It feels like walking in to see family anytime we bring [ ] here. They’re very kind, personable, and patient. Although ever feels rushed, we always share genuine conver sations and receive care in a timely manner. We trust Dr. Distasio the most between his knowledge, experience, great bedside manner, and patience explaining things to us. He and his team truly are the only people we’d choose to care for our children.

  • Jan 1, 2025

    Nurse Cassandra and Dr Distasio are amazing providers who always give us the best care

  • Dec 24, 2024

    Connection with patients that make them feel comfortable.

  • Dec 14, 2024

    Dr. Distasio always spends the time listening to my concerns and addresses them. I never feel rushed in my appointments and feel as though all of my child’s needs are thought out and taken care of.

  • Dec 11, 2024

    Dr Distasio was very caring and compassionate. With a [ ], he assured me that everything would be okay. He went over every thing in detail we needed to do. When i left with my kiddo to go have the [ ], i wasn’t a anxious as i was in the office Cassandra the MA was also fantastic. I was panicked and crying. She let me calm down and told me things are okay and that it more common than people realize. She showed me how to use the [ ] and gave some tips on how to keep baby in it.

  • Dec 3, 2024

    The entire staff is very informative and helpful. They are all very warm and welcoming. I would recommend this clinic to anyone I know with kiddos.

  • Nov 23, 2024

    The doctor and the MA.

  • Nov 19, 2024

    Cassandra is always wonderful and goes out of her way to provide excellent care. For the first time ever, my daughter did a [ ] without having to be held down. That is in part due to her trusting and feeling comfortable with Cassandra.

  • Nov 17, 2024

    Dr Distasio and nurse

  • Nov 16, 2024

    I love this office and all the staff.

  • Nov 12, 2024

    Dr. Distasio is great and friendly!

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