Dr. Philip Roth is Chairman of Pediatrics and Vice President of Medical Education at Staten island University Hospital (SIUH.) He is a Neonatologist specializing in the care of newborn infants with a variety of medical problems. Dr. Roth has had a particular interest in neonatal infection and nutrition especially breastfeeding and has been involved in studies in both areas. Through the residency program at SIUH, he actively participates in the training of tomorrow's pediatricians. In addition, he oversees all educational programs for all residents and medical students at the hospital. Dr. Roth has been a member of the Perinatal section of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Program Advisory committee of the March of Dimes and the Committee on Fetus and Newborn of his regional section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has been recognized in the Best Doctors issue of New York magazine on numerous occasions.