meet our team
Manny DeLucca, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. DeLucca
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
HOMER SIMPSON
What is your favorite children's book and why?
EVERYONE POOPS BY TARO GOMI.....HAVE FUNNY MEMORIES READING IT WITH MY BOYS.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
ATARI HOME GAME CONSOLE
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My dad, for all the struggles he overcame and to provide a loving household growing up.....Thanks Papi, te amo!
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
working out, jogging (both bc i hear it's good for me), reading (especially fantasy and sci fi books), traveling.... of course, I wish my two boys were still at home so we can hang more.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
In second grade, had a school assignment, wrote I wanted to be a heart surgeon, but when I got to medical school, realized I wanted a life outside of medicine, so no to surgery. I also realized pediatrics was more joyful and full of promise and optimism.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
As a pediatrician who's truly a kid at heart, I connect with kids in a way that puts them at ease, turns fear into fun, and builds trust. With expert medical care wrapped in laughter, empathy, and imagination, I make every visit feel less like a check-up and more like a playdate — giving kids (and hopefully parents too) comfort, confidence, and genuine care.