Melissa Ellis Glassman MD MPH, IBCLC
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Child and Adolescent Health, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
575 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033
Fax+1 212-342-6010
Overview of Dr. Glassman
Dr. Melissa Glassman is a pediatrician based in New York, NY. She completed her medical degree at Yale School of Medicine in 2000, followed by a pediatrics residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus). She also holds a Master's in Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. Dr. Glassman has contributed to several publications, including work on breastfeeding support and managing pediatric care during the COVID-19 pandemic, with her papers being cited numerous times. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics and has received recognitions from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Education & Training
Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia UniversityMPH, Population and Family Health, 2005 - 2007
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
Yale School of MedicineClass of 2000- Yale UniversityBS, Biology, 1992 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2001 - 2027
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
International Board of Lactation Consultant ExaminersInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant- North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (NABBLM)Board Certified Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FABM) Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
- Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2013
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effects of food insecurity risk on infant feeding confidence and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and its waves.Maha Hussain, Jessica Hyun, Elena Arduin, Margaret H Kyle, Wanda Abreu
International Breastfeeding Journal. 2026-04-11 - 3 citationsA National Survey: Trends in U.S. Postpartum Pumping Practices After Term Deliveries.Deanna Nardella, Karla Damian, Melissa E Glassman, Bonnie Bassler, Sarah N Taylor
Breastfeeding Medicine. 2025-11-06 - 7 citationsThe Use of a Medical Center-Based Outpatient Breastfeeding Support Program with Telelactation to Provide Ongoing Breastfeeding Support to a Diverse Patient Population.Melissa E Glassman, Alisha P Sarakki, Debra Katz-Feigenbaum, Jenna Zitaner, Priyam Thind
Breastfeeding Medicine. 2023-05-01
Journal Articles
- Outcomes of Neonates Born to Mothers with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection at a Large Medical Center in New York CityDani Dumitriu, Ukachi N Emeruwa, Erin Hanft, Minna Saslaw, Maria Andrikopoulou, Tessa Scripps, Caitlin Baptiste, Adrita Khan, Noelle Breslin, Karin M Fuchs, Melissa E ..., JAMA Pediatrics
Press Mentions
Relationship-Centered Care in a Novel Dual-Visit Model COVID Nursery Follow-up ClinicNovember 24th, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Academy of Breastfeeding MedicineMember
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