Our Providers

Dr. Danielle Flanigan

Pediatrician

Dr. Danielle Flanigan is a board certified pediatrician who has been working at a busy private practice since 2016. She completed her pediatric training at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. There she served as Pediatric Chief Resident and was also the recipient of the “Blue Wig Award” – an award given to the intern with the most compassion, enthusiasm and love of life. After completing her residency and returning to her hometown of NYC, she spent a year at NYU Langone Medical Center working as a Pediatric Hospitalist.

Dr. Danielle is passionate about promoting the health of all children in an inclusive and equitable culture through compassionate family centered care and tireless advocacy. She is enthusiastic about all aspects of pediatrics from newborn care to adolescents. For her, pediatrics is not just annual physicals and writing prescriptions – it’s touching lives in a meaningful and lasting way.

As a mother of four children, Dr. Danielle understands that parenting is complex. She will often share stories about her own family highlighting that even pediatricians and their children aren’t “perfect”! There really is no “perfect” in parenting!

Dr. Danielle joined her previous practice, Premier Pediatrics, in 2017 and has been seeing patients exclusively in the Rockaways since 2018. Dr. Danielle is committed to meeting the needs of the Rockaway community.

Dr. Sheneka Horne

Pediatrician, Medical Director

Dr. Sheneka Horne is a first generation, Caribbean- American, global health pediatrician.

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she obtained her B.S. in Exercise Science and M.P.H from The George Washington University in Washington D.C. She attended medical school at St. George’s University, and completed pediatric residency at St Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. She completed a Global Health fellowship with the University of California, San Francisco/ HEAL program traveling between Navajo Nation in AZ/NM and Liberia, West Africa.

After completing fellowship she worked in a variety of pediatric settings including an Afghan refugee camp, before landing at Peninsula Pediatrics.

At Peninsula, Dr Horne strives to provide good quality care for patients and their families, using up to date practices and supporting vaccine policy. She believes strongly in partnering with families to create healthy outcomes for children and adolescents.

Outside of medicine, Dr Horne enjoys time with her family and friends, traveling internationally. Fun fact about Dr Horne is that she a nitrox certified scuba diver and a die hard lover of chocolate.

Dr. Gina Auricchio

Pediatrician

Dr. Gina Auricchio is a board-certified pediatrician who earned her medical degree from St. George’s University and completed her pediatric residency at Staten Island University Hospital. Following her training, she worked in a busy pediatric practice in Staten Island and is now thrilled to continue her career serving families in the Rockaways.

With experience caring for a culturally diverse population and children with varying healthcare needs, Dr. Gina is skilled in comprehensive physical exams for patients from newborns to young adults. During her residency, she gained credentialing in several pediatric procedures, including blood draws, and she has recently become a certified Lactation Consultant, enhancing her ability to support families in new and meaningful ways.

As a new mother herself, Dr. Gina understands the challenges of parenthood and is committed to building trusting, collaborative relationships with parents and patients. Her approach focuses on fostering confidence and promoting healthy growth and development for every child. Compassionate and approachable, Dr. Gina combines her expertise and evidence-based practices to ensure your child’s health and wellness are always the priority. She is excited to join the Peninsula Pediatrics team and contribute to their mission of providing exceptional care.

Vanessa Ciaccia

Medical Assistant

Vanessa Ciaccia, Medical Assistant, discovered her passion for pediatrics while working at NYU Langone, where she quickly realized her calling in the field. At Peninsula Pediatrics, she values building meaningful relationships with parents and patients while collaborating with a team of incredible providers who continue to support her growth.

Fun fact: On weekends, Vanessa enjoys participating in rodeo season and barrel racing with her horse, Billy. She dreams of owning her own farm one day, combining her love for animals and the outdoors.

Esha Sharma

Front Desk

Esha Sharma loves working at Peninsula Pediatrics because it gives her the opportunity to witness children grow healthy and strong while building meaningful, long-term relationships with families. She thrives in the positive and supportive environment, finding joy in making a difference in the lives of others every day.

Patricia Chiarantano

Billing and Credentialing Specialist

Patricia is thrilled to have joined the team. With a strong background in healthcare within this community, Patricia has previously focused on adult care. Now, the shift to pediatrics has brought a refreshing and exciting change, as she gets to witness the children in the neighborhood blossom each day.

Fun Fact: Patricia is also a certified TRX, spin, and Tabata boot camp instructor and has a true passion for fitness!