New York’s Staten Island.The proprietor of Barayev Pediatrics and a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Vladimir Barayev, is not your typical pediatrician. One patient at a time, Barayev, who is frequently spotted wearing a rainbow tie-dye lab coat, is committed to altering parents’ perceptions of healthcare.
Barayev, who was born in Uzbekistan, came to the US when he was 4 years old and spent his early years in Queens. The City University of New York (CUNY) Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, which offered a fast route for students interested in primary care careers, selected Barayev as one of 90 students in his final year of high school. He was able to finish undergrad and then New York Medical undergrad’s medical school in just seven years thanks to the program. The woman who would eventually become his wife and the reason he was drawn to Staten Island was one of the 90 students selected to attend the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education.
To put it mildly, my parents were not wealthy, and I began my American youth on assistance, sharing a basement with another family. According to Barayev, New York City invested in him in exchange for his diligence in school. I’ve always felt a sense of obligation to this city since it has invested so much in me, and I love it. My desire to contribute to New York’s future finally led me to choose pediatrics, despite my lifelong love in working with children.
Barayev finished his residency at Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center, dubbed the gem of Northwell Health, on Long Island after graduating from New York Medical College. The hospital and its physicians, who guided Barayev throughout his residency and helped him pursue a career in pediatrics, should be familiar to viewers of Netflix’s Emergency NYC.
In 2017, Barayev relocated to Staten Island to work with the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers healthcare services to impoverished and underserved communities of color. He started his medical career in Hamilton Heights, New York. After having their first child, the Barayevs moved to Staten Island, where his wife, a fellow pediatrician, was born and reared.
Barayev made the decision to start a private practice on Staten Island after working for the NHSC for a number of years. Barayev was able to reduce his student loan burden and finance and run his own practice because of the Sophie Davis program’s affordability and expedited schedule.
However, Barayev rapidly lost faith in the American healthcare system over the first few months of running the clinic. According to Barayev, the cost of insurance is quite expensive, it’s an arms race, and it frequently has little to do with quality. I made the decision to take a different path.
Concierge care
Consequently, families can receive pediatric concierge care from Barayev’s New Springville-based practice, Barayev Pediatrics. Colleagues who opened their own practices outside of the insurance-controlled standard medical office model told Barayev about this better type of treatment. Dr. Nitin Gupta, a pioneer and national leader in the field of pediatric concierge care, was one of Barayev’s closest friends and mentors. He urged Barayev to adopt his approach. Barayev can now spend more time with patients one-on-one because to the new structure, and his individualized treatment makes the patients feel more like family.
Barayev Pediatrics prioritizes thoroughness and attention to detail while treating children, and is fully committed to satisfying each patient’s unique needs. Apart from customary office visits, Barayev frequently meets patients in their homes, which offers a much-needed degree of comfort to babies who cannot be exposed to infections or patients who have difficulty receiving medical care. Additionally, Barayev provides virtual care via text messages, phone conversations, and video calls.
For his patients, Barayev always goes above and above, creating enduring bonds that remain long after a patient has aged out. In order to evaluate a child holistically and provide suitable care recommendations, Barayev closely monitors the child’s physical, social, and emotional development.
According to Barayev, a 15-minute visit once a year is insufficient to establish a doctor-patient relationship. My guiding principle is that since I am a friend, family member, and member of your community, I desire your trust. I aim to give my patients the kind of care they require, so their families have my mobile number and may contact me at any time.
Advocate for those with autism
In addition, Barayev is a fighter and supporter of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Barayev is extremely good at connecting with children with autism and works diligently to inspire and uplift them. He proudly states that working with children with special needs is his specialty. Many diagnoses in children may go unnoticed because of the nature of traditional medicine in the US. Barayev is making a concerted effort to establish a network that raises awareness of these problems and aids in early intervention for the autism population.
According to Barayev, “I’ve witnessed how devastated families can be when children with autism are diagnosed with a diagnosis that was totally missed.” I have also witnessed racial and ethnic inequalities in the medical field. A youngster who is Black or Hispanic has a far lower chance of receiving the care they require and of receiving a diagnosis. I’m putting a lot of effort into breaking this trend, particularly on Staten Island.
Barayev continues to focus on his ultimate objective of improving the community with high-quality care and individualized attention even as he transforms the way people think about medical care. As a fervent advocate for Staten Island, Barayev threw himself into the community after relocating here in 2017.
In recognition of his achievements, Barayev will be given a Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award in the Emerging Businessperson category. The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the Staten Island Advance offer the prizes in remembrance of Louis R. Miller, a West Brighton citizen and businessman who was also a community leader.
At the moment, Barayev is a member of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber’s Business Guild II, the Staten Island Rotary Club, and the Young Professionals Group (YPG). Additionally, he has been a member of the Staten Island organization GRACE Foundation’s Board of Directors, which aims to improve the lives of people with autism.
Get to know Dr. Vladimir Barayev
Present position and title: CEO of Barayev Pediatrics and doctor.
Hometown: Great Kills
Previous positions held include director of medical education-pediatrician and general pediatrician.
Participation in the community: Business Guild 2, the Young Professionals Group, the Staten Island Rotary Club, and the GRACE Foundation.
Creating a school for children with special education requirements is one of my life’s ambitions.
My favorite aspect of my work is helping kids reach their full potential.
My job’s most challenging aspect is having to soothe hyperactive children.
My life philosophy: Focus on things within your control and let go of everything else.
My marriage is what I am most proud of.
My inability to swim is something that nobody is aware of.
Hobbies and personal interests include basketball, origami, stoic philosophy, and taking nature walks on beaches and in parks.
Memes about parenting make me laugh.
One thing I excel at is motivation.
Plato is someone I respect.
I want you to be aware of a few key facts about me: I adore spicy cuisine.
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