MONTEFIORE NYACK HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Highland Surgical Associate
- Trauma Surgeon
Dr. Fueg is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in general, breast and advanced laparoscopic surgery. She has been practicing medicine for 20 years and currently practices with Highland Surgical Associates in West Nyack, NY. She was an attending physician at Elk Regional Medical Center in St. Mary's Pennsylvania for five years and had a private practice in the Bronx for seven years prior to joining Highland Surgical.
Dr. Fueg earned her medical degree from SUNY-Health Science Center at Brooklyn. She completed her General Surgery Residency at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, New York Medical College, and Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, New York Medical College. In addition, she completed a Critical Care Fellowship at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center.
She is a member of the Society of Women Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephew, hockey, travel, exercise and sewing.
Her research has been published in The Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Psychopharmacology and Brain Research.
Job Titles:
- Highland Surgical Associate
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Trauma Program Medical Director
Dr. Rakhlin is a respected board certified laparoscopic and robotic surgeon and minimally invasive surgical specialist. He practices with Highland Surgical Associates in West Nyack, NY.
Dr. Rakhlin earned his medical doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery Residency and Chief Residency at New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center. In addition, he completed a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at the New York Institute of Laparoscopy, New York Medical College.
Additionally, Dr. Rakhlin is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and was an Instructor in Surgery at New York Medical College, Department of Surgery. Dr. Rakhlin speaks Russian. In his spare time he enjoys playing classical guitar, woodworking and travel.
Job Titles:
- Member of the American Society of Hematology
Dr. Dyga is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. She practices at Highland Medical Hematology and Oncology in Nyack, NY.
Dr. Dyga received her medical doctorate from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland. She completed her internal medicine residency and chief medical residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, NY (in affiliation with Weill Cornell Medical College) and her hematology-oncology fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY (in affiliation with New York Medical College).
Prior to joining Highland Medical, Dr. Dyga was an attending physician at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, NY, and at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, NY. She was also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, NY.
Dr. Dyga is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. She has a wide variety of research experience and has been published in multiple publications and abstracts. She's fluent in English and Polish and enjoys hiking, skiing and traveling.
Alex Nadler, BSN, RN is the Clinical Registered Nurse Coordinator for The Jacobs Family Pride Wellness Center of Montefiore Nyack Hospital. They earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Middle Tennessee State University. Alex has provided care to patients in a variety of settings from bedside nursing in telemetry to crisis counseling for the national Suicide Prevention Lifeline. His background in behavioral health has influenced his patient centered approach to nursing. As a transgender person himself, Alex is committed to providing a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to access medical care.
Job Titles:
- Co - Director of the Stroke Committee
Dr. Erian is a board-certified physician in Neurology practicing at Highland Medical, P.C., Rockland Neurological Associates in West Nyack, NY. He diagnoses, manages, and treats a variety of neurological illnesses and is the co-director of the Stroke Committe at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Dr. Erian attended Rutgers University/UMDNJ for an undergraduate joint degree in bachelor's of science and received his medical doctorate from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. He completed his Residency in Neurology at Georgia Regents University in Augusta, GA and his Internship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ.
He is also trained in Botox for migraines, certain nerve blocks, and trigger point injections. He is board-certified by the United Coucil for Neurologic Subspecialities in headache medicine.
Job Titles:
- Medical Director, the Edythe Kurz Center for Sleep Medicine
Anita Bhola, MD, FCCP, FAASM is a board-certified physician practicing Sleep Medicine at Pulmonary Medicine Associates in Nyack, NY. Dr. Bhola holds board-certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care. She is currently the Medical Director of The Edythe Kurz Center for Sleep Medicine at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and the Medical Director of The Center for Sleep Medicine at Montefiore St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital.
Dr. Bhola received her Medical Doctorate from Maulana Azad Medical College, University of New Delhi in New Delhi, India and completed her Junior Residency in Internal Medicine at Irwin and D. B. Plant Hospitals in New Delhi, India. Dr. Bhola completed her Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at NYU Downtown Hospital in New York, NY. She went on to complete a Clinical Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at New York University Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital/VA Medical Center, a Clinical Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and a Clinical Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Clinilabs Sleep Disorders Institute, all located in New York, NY.
Dr. Bhola's professional affiliations include the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. She serves as a presenter at societal meetings and seminars and was nominated as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2015-2021.
Job Titles:
- Chief Medical Officer
- Member of the Hospital Leadership Team
- Vice President
Job Titles:
- Director, Orthopedic Robotics
Arup K. Bhadra, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery specializing in joint replacement surgery, including robotic-assisted knee/hip replacement surgery. He received his master's degree from Cardiff University mastering in Orthopedic Engineering and completed his residency at Homerton University Hospital and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, both in the United Kingdom. Dr. Bhadra was fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at University of Louisville and in Sports Medicine from Indiana University. Dr. Bhadra an Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery at New York Medical School, active in medical research and is published in peer reviewed journals. He is fluent in English, Hindi and Bengali.
Barry S. Kraushaar, MD, is a dual-board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery, specializing in joint preservation and replacement. He received his medical doctorate from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, both in the Bronx, NY. Dr. Kraushaar was fellowship trained at Virginia Sports Medicine Institute at Georgetown University. Dr. Kraushaar is the Medical Director, Team Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at Dominican College.
Brie Fantini, PA-C is a board certified Physician Assistant specializing in Breast Surgery. She joins Highland Medical, P.C., Breast Surgery with seven years of experience as a Physician Assistant at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. She received her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant studies at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Ms. Fantini prides herself on developing a positive rapport with patients and looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional patient centered care.
Job Titles:
- Ex - Officio Member
- President, Montefiore Nyack Hospital Auxiliary
Carla Laureano Lal, MSN, FNP-C is a Family Practitioner at The Hematology Oncology Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Prior to Highland Medical and Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Carla worked at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and John Hopkins Bayview in Baltimore, MD. She gained nursing experience as a traveling nurse in Auburn, Wash. and Edmonton, Canada.
In 2022, Carla received her FNP Certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She earned her postgraduate Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Notre Dame of Maryland in Baltimore, MD and received her Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Nursing from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
Her professional affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Family Physicians. Carla speaks English and Portuguese.
Carlos Roman is the Health Educator and Patient Navigator at the Jacobs Family Pride Wellness Center of Montefiore Nyack Hospital, where he has been since the center's official launch in November 2021. Through his work at the Pride Wellness Center, Carlos has served the LGBTQ+ community in promoting health and wellness through education, patient support, community engagement, and addressing the various factors that influence health outcomes. Carlos graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in African Studies. A Latinx and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Carlos, helps establish linkages to community-based organizations to find available resources while addressing social determinants of health to reduce barriers to care that influence health outcomes.
Job Titles:
- Nurse Practitioner at the Montefiore Oval Center
Caryn Weiss is an adult care nurse practitioner at the Montefiore Oval Center and Center for Positive Living. She specializes in LGBTQ+ healthcare, HIV prevention and care for people living with HIV. Caryn earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at City University's Lehman College in Bronx, NY, and her master's degree in public administration at New York University. She completed training as an adult nurse practitioner, receiving a master's degree in nursing at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx. Her clinical experiences included rotations at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City at the height of the HIV epidemic. Caryn's clinical interest includes working with the LGBTQ+ community to provide the best possible care with no bias or judgment and to encourage open and honest discussions between patient and provider.
Job Titles:
- Pharmacy Operations Manager
Job Titles:
- Senior Director of Pharmacy
Job Titles:
- Medical Director of the Department of Rehabilitation
Dr. Gitkind is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his medical doctorate from St. George's University in Grenada, completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation and fellowship training in interventional pain management, both at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Dr. Gitkind also serves as the Vice Chair for Clinical Operations for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Medical Center and is the Medical Director of the Montefiore Spine Center. He is an Assistant professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology
Job Titles:
- Medical Director of the Madlyn Borelli Multiple Sclerosis Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Dr. Christopher Langston completed his Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis and his Residency as Chief Resident in Neurology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Dr. Langston earned his Ph.D. in biomedical ethics from the University of Toronto in Ontario, ON, and his medical doctorate from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Langston is an avid clinical researcher of current and advanced topics in multiple sclerosis management and patient-centered care.
Job Titles:
- Attending Physician
- Certified Physician
- FACC, CHCQM, Chief of the Section of Cardiology
Dr. David Southren is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Lipidology, Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Healthcare and Quality Management with subspecialty boards: Physician Advisor, Risk management, patient Safety and Case Management. He is the Division Director of Cardiology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and the Physician Advisor at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. He practices clinical cardiology both at Highland Medical, Advanced Cardiovascular Care in West Nyack, NY.
Dr. Southren received his medical doctorate from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. He completed his Internship and Residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, and his Cardiology Fellowships at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY.
Dr. Southren is an Attending Physician in Cardiology, the Director of Cardiology and Physician Quality Advisor at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
When he is not working in practice or broadening his educational development in medicine, Dr. Southren is passionate about exercise, optimal nutrition and outdoor sports.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician in Internal Medicine
- RPVI, FACC, Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center
Dr. Jared Corriel is a board certified physician in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiology, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT Imaging. He is a registered physician of vascular interpretation practicing at Advanced Cardiovascular Care in West Nyack, NY. Dr. Corriel received his medical doctorate from Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed his Internship and Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, in New York, NY and his Cardiology Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center, Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Corriel is affiliated with Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Nyack, N.Y. and Good Samaritan, Suffern, N.Y. Dr. Corriel is the Director of Echocardiography and Co-Director of Cardiac CT at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician in Neurology Practicing at Highland Medical
- Co - Director of the Stroke Committee
Dr. Mohini Gurme is a board-certified physician in Neurology practicing at Highland Medical, P.C., Rockland Neurological Associates in West Nyack, NY. Dr. Gurme is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Gurme is the Co-Director of the Stroke Committee at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Dr. Gurme received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY and her medical doctorate from State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. She completed a medical Internship at Columbia University-Bassett Healthcare before heading to California for Residency training in Neurology at University of California (UC), Davis Medical Center. Dr. Gurme did a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology receiving additional training in EEG and EMG at UCLA and Cedars Sinai Medical Centers before returning to New York to practice as an attending neurologist. She is licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York and State of California. She was named a top doctor by NY Top Docs in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Job Titles:
- Medical Director of the Breast Center
Dr. Mitchell is a board-certified and fellowship-trained oncoplastic breast surgeon, Dr. Mitchell has extensive experience working with high-risk breast cancer populations and provides patient-centered care with a holistic approach. She's passionate about helping her patients, from diagnosis through the entire survivorship process, which begins at the time of diagnosis, continues through treatment and extends beyond. Dr. Mitchell is a pioneer in the field of oncoplastic breast surgery and wrote the Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Surgical Atlas on performing lumpectomies via anatomically discrete incisions. She specializes in breast-conserving and nipple-sparing surgical techniques that leave a very small surgical footprint while still providing the best possible medical and cosmetic results.
As an expert Hidden Scar TM breast surgeon, Dr. Mitchell teaches other breast surgeons who are pursuing training for this highly skilled and advanced surgical technique. Dr. Mitchell received her medical doctorate from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, and New York Medical College. She completed her general surgery residency at Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was Administrative Chief Surgical Resident. She completed her breast surgery fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Prior to Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Dr. Mitchell was Attending Breast Surgeon and Director of the Breast Clinic at Stamford Hospital; Clinical Instructor of Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons; Director of Breast Surgery at White Plains Hospital; and Associate Chairperson of Surgery and Director of Women's Health Services at Coney Island Hospital.
"Dr. Sunny Mitchell is an extraordinarily talented breast cancer surgeon. She has expertise in all basic and advanced procedures including highly complex oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures. Her unique skill set provides patients with exceptional cosmetic results while eradicating the breast cancer. Additionally, her patient-centered approach provides great comfort to patients during their breast cancer journey. Communication between The Breast Cancer Program at Nyack and the Montefiore program in the Bronx is fluid, so that patients under Dr. Mitchell's care can also receive consultative input from our National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated breast cancer team." - Sheldon Marc Feldman, MD, Chief, Breast Surgery and Breast Surgical Oncology, and Director, Breast Cancer Services at Montefiore Health System.
Job Titles:
- Director of Breast Imaging
Job Titles:
- CWSP Medical Director of the Wound Care Center
- DO, MBI, CWSP
Giacomo Vinces, DO, MBI, CWSP is a board-certified physician in General Surgery and a Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP). He joins Highland Medical, P.C., and Montefiore Nyack Hospital as the Medical Director of The Wound Care Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.Dr. Vinces received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury, NY and completed his Residency in General Surgery at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. More recently, he received a Master's of Biomedical Informatics from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.Prior to joining Highland Medical, P.C., Dr. Vinces worked at the Wound Healing Service at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY where he helped coordinate the wound care evaluations of admitted patients to the three Montefiore Bronx Campuses. Before Montefiore, he was a wound physician consultant with Vohra Wound Physicians, working in upstate New York.Dr. Vinces is an active member of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, the Wound Healing Society, the American Medical Informatics Association and the American Osteopathic Association. He brings a wide range of knowledge and expertise to The Wound Care Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Dr. Rybalova is an experienced hematologist and medical oncologist committed to providing her patients with exceptional medical care. Board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology, Dr. Rybalova is licensed to practice medicine in New York and New Jersey. She practices at Hematology and Oncology in Nyack, New York.
Dr. Rybalova is dedicated to teaching, accomplished in scientific research, and a published author. She's currently a Volunteer Teaching Attending at Montefiore Medical Center and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein School of Medicine. She also currently serves on the board of advisors for the Rockland County section of the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Rybalova earned her medical doctorate from Russian State Medical University in Moscow. During her education, Dr. Rybalova attended an international student exchange program at Harvard Medical School in Boston. After receiving her medical degree, she worked as a staff physician at Botkin Teaching Hospital of Russian State Medical University.
Dr. Rybalova completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. In addition, she completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and a fellowship in the Alogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Job Titles:
- Director of Diagnostic Imaging
Jacob Gebrael, M.D., who is board certified in Vascular and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He completed his residency in Radiology at Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, NY and Northwell Health Systems in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Gebrael was fellowship-trained in Interventional Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is fluent in Arabic and French.
Job Titles:
- ACSM - CEP, Program Manager / Exercise Physiologist, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Program Manager / Exercise Physiologist, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Job Titles:
- Director of Psychiatry
- Specialty
Job Titles:
- Associate Medical Director of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Rizqalla is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and has been practicing in the Montefiore Nyack Hospital Emergency Department since 2007. Dr. Rizqalla became a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) in 2009. In 2011, he became a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, as well as a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. Dr. Rizqalla completed his emergency medicine training at Sparrow Regional Trauma Center on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing, Michigan. Prior to completing his residency in 2007, Dr. Rizqalla received his medical doctorate from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rizqalla has an extensive experience in emergency and trauma medicine. In addition to serving as a member of Trauma Committee at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, he has served in many prior administrative roles within his medical practice, Emergency Medical Associates.
Job Titles:
- Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital / Trauma Liaison
- Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Jason E. Fond, MD, is a dual-board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (NEOSM), specializing in joint reconstruction and replacement. He received his medical doctorate from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center, both in the Bronx, NY. Dr. Fond was fellowship trained at Virginia Sports Medicine Institute at Georgetown University. Dr. Fond is the Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, an Associate Clinical Professor and team physician at Dominican College and the team physician at St. Joseph's Regional High School.
Job Titles:
- Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery
Jeffery S. Oppenheim, MD, Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery/Trauma Liason Dr. Oppenheim is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He received his medical doctorate from Cornell University Medical College in Ithica, NY. He completed his internship and residency in neurological surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY.
Jennifer A. Wagner, FNP, BC, AOCNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her certification from the Oncology Nursing Society in Advanced Oncology of Nurse Practitioners and is certified in managing and accessing IV devices and mixing and administering chemotherapy medication. Jennifer received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY, and completed her Master of Science in Nursing as a family nurse practitioner at Dominican College in Orangeburg, NY. She is a member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State, the Oncology Nursing Society, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Nurses Service Organization.
Joanne Zhung, MD, is board-certified radiation oncologist at Advanced Radiation Oncology Services at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY. She attended medical school at UMDNJ-Rutgers, completed her internship at Basset-Columbia Medical Center and her residency at Tufts-Brown Loyola University Medical Center.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Hospital Leadership Team
- Vice President
Job Titles:
- Director, the Joint Replacement Center
Jordan A. Simon, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Simon is dual board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He routinely performs complex surgeries of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder. Dr. Simon received his medical doctorate from NYU School of Medicine and completed his residency at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Simon was fellowship trained at Lake Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is the Director of the Joint Replacement Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Dr. Vittorio is board-certified in Family Medicine, certified in buprenorphine treatment for opioid dependence, and has extensive experience in addiction medicine. Dr. Vittorio went to medical school at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, completed a fellowship at New York Medical College and did his residency at Saint Vincent's Hospital Westchester.
Job Titles:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Member of the Hospital Leadership Team
- Vice President
Job Titles:
- Highland Surgical Associate
- Find Physician
Dr. Simon is Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and was previously the Director of Surgical Services and Medical Director of the Wound Care Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. He practices with Highland Surgical Associates in West Nyack, NY, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Dr. Simon has held leadership positions with several associations in the county including, President of the Rockland County Unit of the American Cancer Society, a member of the Executive Board of the Rockland County Medical Society, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Rockland County PSRO. Dr. Simon earned his medical doctorate from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He completed his Internship and Residency at St. Luke's Hospital in New York. Dr. Simon proudly served as Major in the United States Air Force. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, spinning, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Highland Surgical Associate
- Director of Surgical Services
- Trauma Surgeon / Chief of Surgery
Dr. Fleischer is a board certified leading laparoscopic and robotic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease, hernias, and breast diseases, both benign and malignant. He is Director of the Department of Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, and practices with Highland Surgical Associates in West Nyack, NY. Dr. Fleischer is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, he has mentored surgeons in the art of laparoscopic surgery and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Touro medical School.
Since 2005 Dr. Fleischer has been consistently ranked as a "Top Doctor" by Castle Connolly and since 2008 in Hudson Valley Magazine as well as being listed in the "Top Guide to America's Top Surgeons" by the Consumer's Research Council of America.
Dr. Fleischer earned his medical doctorate from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He completed his General Surgery Internship, Residency and Chief Residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, traveling and the great outdoors on his motorcycle.
Job Titles:
- Pediatric Hospitalist Director
Dr. Djordevich is board-certified in pediatrics. She received her medical degree from the University of Belgrade, School of Medicine in Serbia and completed her residency in pediatric inpatient medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York.
Job Titles:
- Director of the Department of Pediatrics
Maja Djordjevic, MD is board certified in pediatrics She received her medical degree at the Medical School of the University of Belgrade in Serbia. After coming to the United States she completed her pediatric residency and served as the Chief Resident at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, a teaching hospital of the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Djordjevic has been at the forefront of pediatric hospital medicine since 2001.
Dr. de Asis is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Allergy and Immunology specialist. With a special interest in sinus disease and drug allergy, Dr. de Asis has provided comprehensive allergy, asthma, and immunology care to the Rockland and Bergen County communities for more than 25 years and has extensive experience in chemotherapy, aspirin, and other drug evaluation and desensitization procedures.
Manaf Assafin, MD is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease Interventional Cardiology. He is an Interventional Cardiologist with Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Assafin attended New York Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician in Neurology and Practices at Highland Medical
- Chief of Neurology
Dr. Marc London is a board-certified physician in Neurology and practices at Highland Medical, P.C., Rockland Neurological Associates in West Nyack, NY. He is fluent in French and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. London received his medical doctorate from Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, in 1982. He completed his Internship in internal medicine at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, and his Residency in Neurology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC, where he was Chief Resident in Neurology. Dr. London is Chief of the Section of Neurology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Physician
- Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maria M. Emerson MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist practicing at OBS-GYN of Rockland in New City and Stony Point. She is also the Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Dr. Emerson comes to Highland Medical with a wealth of experience, most recently from the Bronx Healthcare System where she held the position of Director of the Women's Health Clinic and Health and Wellness Gynecology. She was an instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY. Dr. Emerson earned her medical doctorate with distinction in research in women's health from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY and completed her Residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, NY. Dr. Emerson has a Masters in Healthcare Delivery Leadership from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys international cultures, foods, cooking and gardening.
Mark Greenberg, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Illinois and completed his Medical Internship, Residency and Fellowship all at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. He is currently the Director of Cardiology Services, Montefiore Westchester/Hudson Valley Region. In addition, he is Associate Chief, Cardiology Division, Montefiore Medical Center and Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care. He has served as the Interim Chief of Cardiology, Director of Cardiac Catheterization and the Director of the Coronary Care Unit at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Greenberg is a professor of Medicine and an Associate Professor of Radiology at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He holds professional memberships in the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the American College of Physicians.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Hospital Leadership Team
- Member of the Officers Team
- FACR, President & Chief Executive Officer
- FACR, President & CEO
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of the Officers Team
Mark Medici, MD, is a board certified orthopedic surgeon at Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery, specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine. He received his medical doctorate from New York Medical College and completed his residency at New York Medical College and Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Medici was fellowship trained at Staten Island Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Medici is the Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital and a lifelong Rockland County resident.
Mark Menegus, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is an Interventional Cardiologist with Montefiore Medical Center where he completed his internship, residency and fellowship in Cardiology. Dr. Menegus attended University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Job Titles:
- Section Chief, Hematology and Oncology
Dr. Lonberg is a highly trained and dedicated hematologist and medical oncologist. Dr. Lonberg practices at Hematology and Oncology in Nyack, New York. He has published many scientific articles on various topics in oncology and hematology.
Dr. Lonberg graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with honors in Biochemistry. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Lonberg completed his internship and residency in medicine at New York University Hospital Medical Center at Bellevue Hospital in New York. In addition, he completed a fellowship in oncology research at NYU, and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he received awards from the Charles H. Revson Foundation Fellowship in Biomedical Research and the American Cancer Society.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Hospital Leadership Team
- Vice President
Job Titles:
- Director of Pain Management and Palliative Care
Michael Innerfield, MD, FACC, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography. He currently practices at Crystal Run Healthcare in West Nyack, NY, and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Innerfield earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, and has been in practice for 33 years. He is an attending physician at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, NJ, and Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY. Dr. Innerfield is a member of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Job Titles:
- Chief of Psychiatry
- Specialty
Dr. Levy specializes in general adult and adolescent psychiatry and memory disorders. A diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Levy is an attending psychiatrist and Chief of Psychiatry at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and a psychiatrist with Highland Medical Psychiatry in Nyack, New York. Dr. Levy received his medical doctorate from Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, and completed both his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Following residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Levy was the Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Director of Psychopharmacology Clinical Research Ward. He is currently a consulting psychiatrist at the Friedwald Center in New City, NY, Northern Manor Nursing Home in Nanuet, New York, and Pine Valley Center in Spring Valley, New York. In addition to his work in the field, Dr. Levy has served as the Director of The Psychiatric Clinical Research Unit at Veterans Administration Hospital in the Bronx, New York, and as an assistant professor of psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
Job Titles:
- Counselor at Highland Medical Breast Surgery
Miriam Kawaja is a licensed and board-certified genetic counselor at Highland Medical Breast Surgery located in Nyack, New York. She received her Master of Science in human genetics as well as her undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. She's certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Prior to joining Highland Medical, Kawaja was a genetics counselor focused on preconception and prenatal counseling at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Network and Beth Israel Medical Center. Kawaja is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic. She's a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, the American Board of Genetic Counseling and the American Counseling Association. Passionate about educating and supporting her patients who are at risk or already diagnosed with hereditary conditions, Kawaja brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience to Highland Medical.
Job Titles:
- Director of Pulmonary Medicine
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
Murali G. Krishna, MD, FCCP is board-certified Pulmonologist practicing at Pulmonary Medicine Associates in Nyack, NY. His board certifications include Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Krishna will also serve as the Section Chief and Medical Director of Pulmonary Medicine at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Dr. Krishna comes to Highland Medical from Garnet Health as a pulmonary-critical care attending physician at Orange Regional Medical Center. He received his Medical Doctorate at Madras Medical College in Chennai, India, completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX and his Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center and Jack D. Weiler Hospital in the Bronx, NY.
Dr. Krishna is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). He is the author of two books, several book chapters and has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences and over thirty peer-reviewed publications. He enjoys tennis, golf, travel, skiing, scuba diving and Orange Theory fitness workouts.
Job Titles:
- Director of the Cancer Genetics Program
Dr. Oundjian is board-certified in pediatrics and clinical genetics and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Oundjian received her medical degree with honors from Aleppo University School of Medicine in Syria. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Harlem Hospital in New York and her post-doctoral fellowship in clinical genetics at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Dr. Oundjian is a member of the American Society of Human Genetics.
Myriam Kawaja, MS, CGC, is a licensed and certified genetic counselor at Highland Medical, P.C., Breast Surgery located in Nyack, NY. She received her Master of Science in Human Genetics as well as her undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY. She is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Dr. Oundjian and Myriam Kawaja work with a team of specialists to provide immediate attention to your specific health concerns. The team includes general surgeons, breast surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, plastic surgeons and oncologists.
Job Titles:
- Director of Rehabilitation Services
Patricia Shea is the Director of Rehabilitation Services (PT, OT, SLP) at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. She has over 30 years of experience practicing physical therapy in a medical setting with pediatric and adult patients in a variety of roles. Patricia earned her MS in Physical Therapy at Columbia University in New York, NY. While working, Patricia earned a MPA Health Administration with a concentration in Geriatrics from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY and then a DPT, Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in Utica, NY. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Educator of Exercise for the Aging Adult (CEEAA).
Patrick J. Murray, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Murray is dual board certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. Dr. Murray received his medical doctorate from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at George Washington University. Dr. Murray was fellowship trained at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Murray grew up in Pelham, New York, and has strong family ties to the region. In addition to spending time with his family, Dr. Murray likes to spend his time watching, playing or coaching ice hockey.
Richard L. Popowitz, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Popowitz is dual board-certified in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. He received his medical doctorate from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Popowitz was fellowship trained at Stanford University. He is an Associate Professor at Dominican college and a former Assistant Team Physician for the Miami Marlins.
Dr. March is committed to providing his patients with excellent care in hematology and medical oncology in Rockland County and the surrounding areas. He's an attending physician in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. He's working at Hematology and Oncology in Nyack, NY. Dr. March is also active in biomedical research and has published numerous articles related to his fields of hematology and oncology.
Dr. March earned his medical doctorate from the American University of the Caribbean in Montserrat, British West Indies. He completed his internship and residency in medicine at Bronx VA Medical Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, followed by a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at New York Medical College of Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Officers Team
- Vice Chair
Job Titles:
- Member of the Officers Team
- Vice Chair
Samantha is a registered family nurse practitioner specializing in women's health. She has extensive experience delivering holistic primary care, sexual health care for adults, and LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care. Samantha earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Columbia University School of Nursing. She is also a certified crisis counselor and licensed massage therapist. As an educator and clinical professional, Samantha is known for a compassionate, informed approach to supporting patient understanding and empowerment of their health.
Dr. Murthy is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure. She received her medical doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. She completed her internship and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY, NY, fellowships in Congestive Heart Failure Clinical Research and Cardiovascular Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and a Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation at Columbia University Medical Center in NY, NY. Dr. Murthy is an Attending Physician at Montefiore, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Steven Adler, D.P.M., is the Director of Podiatry Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. He received his medical degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. Dr. Adler has his own podiatry practice in Pearl River, N.Y. and has treated patients in Rockland County for more than 30 years.
Sung Ho Lee, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist. He is the Director of Clinical Research at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, bringing cutting-edge oncology therapies to the community. Dr. Lee received his medical degree summa cum laude and completed his internship at Kyunghee University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea. He completed his residency in internal medicine and postdoctoral training in hematology and medical oncology at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Prior to joining Highland Medical P.C., Dr. Lee was Medical Director of The Infusion Center at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, NY. He was a medical oncologist and hematologist at the Mayo Clinic Care Network's Altru Cancer Center in Grand Forks, ND. Dr. Lee is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. He is fluent in Korean.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Officers Team
- Secretary
Dr. Jorde is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation. He received his Medical Doctorate from Hamburg University in Germany, his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY and fellowship in Cardiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Jorde is the Section Head of Heart Failure at Montefiore. He is a world renowned expert in heart failure management and fluent in English and German.
Job Titles:
- Ex - Officio Member
- President, Medical Staff
William Gotsis, MD is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he received his medical degree and completed his fellowship. He completed his internship and residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gotsis currently practices at Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown, NY.
Job Titles:
- Emergency Department Medical Director
- Medical Director of Emergency Medicine
- Medical Director of Emergency Services
Dr. William Greenhut is the Medical Director of Emergency Services at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and currently chairs the Montefiore Nyack Hospital Sepsis committee. He brings experience and leadership to these positions, which he developed as an adjunct clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, medical director for numerous EMS agencies, and as chief resident at the Lehigh Valley Health Network emergency medicine residency. Dr. Greenhut earned his degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 and completed his training in emergency medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network in 2012.
Job Titles:
- Chairman Emeritus of the Board
Job Titles:
- Director of Department of Anesthesia
William P. Semanczuk, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist with extensive experience in hospital and ambulatory centers. He received his medical doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ, completed his internship at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center and his residency in Anesthesiology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, both in New York, NY. De. Semanczuk is the Director of the Department of Anesthesiology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists.
Job Titles:
- Highland Surgical Associate
- FASCRS
- Trauma Surgeon
Dr. Kronfol is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon practicing at Highland Medical Highland Surgical Associates in West Nyack, NY. Dr. Kronfol received his board certification in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, respectively. He specializes in anorectal surgical procedures, laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy procedures, as well as general surgery. He has a particular interest in colon and rectal cancer, anal cancer, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal pathology such as hemorrhoids, fissures, perirectal abscesses and fistula.
Dr. Kronfol comes to Highland Medical from Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group where he served as the Director of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Dr. Kronfol was involved in numerous hospital committees including being Chair of the Endoscopy Committee, Cancer Liaison Physician for the Cancer Committee, and Chair of the Credentials Committee, among others.
Dr. Kronfol earned his medical doctorate from the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his General Surgery internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN and his General Surgery Residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso, TX. Dr. Kronfol completed his Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, NY.
He is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kronfol has presented at many academic conferences and seminars and has several publications. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, sports and spending time with family.