Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group Welcomes Audrey Chong-Gayle, MD, FAAP, and Her Practice to Our Community Network

EAST PATCHOGUE, NY, March 30, 2026 - Audrey Chong-Gayle, MD, FAAP, with her practice, South Shore Pediatrics of Stony Brook, has joined Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, part of Stony Brook Medicine's expanding network of community practices. Dr. Chong-Gayle is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience, including 25 years in private practice, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to children and families across Long Island.

"We are excited to welcome Dr. Chong-Gayle and her practice to our network of community practices," said Carolyn Milana, MD, physician-in-chief of Stony Brook Children's Hospital. "Her addition strengthens our team and supports our continued growth, including the expansion of pediatric services on the South Shore, ensuring more families have access to high-quality, compassionate care close to home."

Dr. Chong-Gayle earned her medical degree from the University of Montemorelos in Mexico and completed her pediatric residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, NY, where she served as chief resident.

"I am proud to make this strategic transition, bringing my experience and dedication to Stony Brook Medicine," said Dr. Chong-Gayle. "As one of the leading healthcare networks in the region- distinguished by its commitment, innovation, medical education and scientific research- Stony Brook Medicine will enable me to continue delivering the dedicated and personalized care my patients deserve."

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chong-Gayle is deeply committed to medical education and mentorship, as she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine for more than a decade. She has also participated in numerous medical missions, providing pediatric care in underprivileged countries including Jamaica, Peru, Haiti and St. Lucia.

About Stony Brook Medicine:

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes five Health Sciences schools - Renaissance School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing and School of Social Welfare - as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. To learn more, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu.

About Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group

Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, an arm of Stony Brook Medicine, includes over 45 community practices with over 50 locations across Long Island, from Farmingdale to Greenport. We offer exceptional care across 24 specialties and are committed to enhancing medical care coordination in the community. To learn more, visit sbcommunitymedical.org.