History
Originally from South Africa, he earned his bachelor of medicine (MB) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He obtained a Diplomate in Child Health (DCH) and served for over two years as a physician in the South African army. In 1984, Dr. Lightman came to the United States to pursue a fellowship in asthma and immunology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He started his current practice, Total Family Care of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway, PC in 1987. Dr. Lightman is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). Over the years, Dr. Lightman has served in a number of leadership roles: director of the adult allergy clinic at Louis Lasky Center, director of pediatric allergy and asthma at Queens General Hospital, and co-director of pediatric and adult outpatient allergy at St. John's Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Lightman is a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
Specialties
Total Family Care of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway is your home for superior pediatric, adolescent, and total family care. Dr. Hylton Lightman and associates are known internationally for their ability to accurately diagnose and determine the most effective treatments. Their unique knowledge has been shaped by years on the front line of pediatrics combined with outstanding education and training. Because we are responsible for the life of every child who walks into our office, we address the spectrum of each patient's needs - physical, psychosocial, developmental, educational, and emotional. We at Total Family Care value each human life, and our goal is to provide great care for every child. From routine well visits and vaccines to advanced testing for ADHD, we are invested in helping your children grow and thrive. We get to know every patient and listen to the thoughts and concerns of each child, as well as the parent or caregiver. The TFC team stays the course, providing cont