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Marshall Ohring, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Hebrew
Q&A with Dr. Ohring
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
As a child: Bugs Bunny, The Roadrunner, etc.
What is your favorite children's book and why?
The Cat in the Hat
I read it to my kids a lot and now I am reading it to my grandkids. They enjoy it and like to complete the sentences. A classic.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Wooden Building Blocks
My grandfather was a carpenter and made the blocks for me. I used to love to build bridges.
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My mother: She loved us and pushed us to succeed. She always wanted me to become a doctor.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
travel, tennis, online chess, grandchildren [ all 8 of them! ]
I love hiking in national parks with mountains and lakes
In general I eat very healthy and am very active
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Love being with children. Worked with children as a counsellor when younger. Once I went to medical school, it was obvious that I enjoyed Pediatric Medicine the most.
I just have a special connection with children.
I derive tremendous sense of purpose in guiding parents in raising their children and keeping them healthy.
Having worked now for 38 years, I have many 2nd generation patients which is very rewarding.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I am passionate about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise in prevention of obesity and chronic diseases and try to inspire families to make positive changes. I spend a lot of time on this topic at all well visits.
Over the years, I have become more holistic in my approach and accept that there are different ways to solve most issues. I have much experience with ADHD and Asthma and believe I can manage those conditions very well.
Asthma and Allergy Management
Developmental Milestones and Delays
Nutrition and Weight Management
MD Technion Institute of Technology Haifa (1976 - 1983)
Residency:
Long Island Jewish Northshore/Schneider Children's Hospital (1984 - 1987)
Director of Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Annual Pediatric Course for many years
Board member in Pediatric Associates for many years
President of Hollywood Wildcat Youth Soccer Club
American Academy of Pediatrics
Mobile Pantry Charity Advisory Council