with its 2024 Excellence in Health Care Award Dr. Ketki Shah , Chairman, Psychiatry, was selected by the United Hospital Fund for its prestigious Excellence in Health Care Award. This award, which recognizes [...] at BronxCare. As Chairman, Psychiatry, Dr. Shah is taking on a pivotal leadership role in addressing the high incidence of mental health and chemical dependency problems associated with BronxCare's South [...] including providing Opioid Overdose Kits to patients with substance use disorders. As she looks to the future, Dr. Shah envisions "great things on the horizon" for BronxCare and further success in reducing the
Dr. Ronald Huang, Attending, Joint Replacement Surgery, discussing surgical options with patient. Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery Dr. Ronald Huang , Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Fellowship [...] Orthopaedic Surgeon/Joint Reconstruction Specialist, lead the clinical efforts in this area. Each patient is thoroughly evaluated in the pre-operative phase and closely monitored during their surgery and [...] follow-up. As innovators in the design and techniques of Joint Replacement Surgery, the team provides patients with the full range of available options. Both Dr. Huang and Dr. Robinson also utilize Mako , an
Chief, Division of Dermatology Other Key Services Dr. Arlene Tieng, Chief, Rheumatology, instructing patient. The Department of Medicine provides the leadership for specialty programs in other key areas, including [...] direction of Dr. Donald Rudikoff , is one of the busiest in the Bronx, providing more than 7,000 patient visits annually, with a new cosmetic dermatology practice added. Dermatology Donald Rudikoff, M.D [...] M.D. Eduardo Del Orbe, M.D. Kalpana Uday, M.D. Pain Management Myra White, M.D. Chief Palliative Care Lourdes Merlo, M.D. Chief Rheumatology Arlene Tieng, M.D. Chief Giovanni Franchin, M.D., PhD Shriyanka
and Delivery, examining pregnant mother. Dr. Magdy Mikhail, Chairman, OB/GYN, counseling patient. At BronxCare, pregnant women always have available to them the luxuries needed to make the birthing experience [...] Services We Provide: Group Prenatal Care / Midwives Breastfeeding and Lactation Consulting Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Nutritional Support Social Work Counseling Patient Success Stories ▸ [...] experience a pleasant, relaxing, and positive one… Our OB Anesthesia team is helping patients experience as close to a painless delivery as possible. Less stress on pregnant mothers can lead to an easier
Dr. Kerelos Isac, Transitional Year Resident, Family Medicine, caring for a patient. The goal of the Transitional Year Program is to provide its Residents with the education and training required to become [...] Resident for their unique role as health care advocates for family units. In addition, the physician will understand the importance of their addressing health care and non-healthcare related needs. Residency
Sowma, Attending Geriatrician, with patient at BronxCare Medical and Dental at Poe. BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Geriatrics Program Providing the Quality Care Seniors Need and Deserve We offer a [...] team, led by Dr. Nikita Sowma , a specialist in Geriatric Care, understands the needs of seniors. The Geriatrics Program is located at the BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical and Dental at Poe Practice
BronxCare Health System Department of Family Medicine The Department of Family Medicine is succeeding in delivering exceptional and comprehensive primary care to the Bronx community, as well as providing [...] Family Medicine, with his patients. Physician Leadership Physicians Social Workers Administrative Staff Community Health Workers Family Medicine Residency Program BronxCare also offers one of the most
teams, state-of-the-art technology, and many patient successes were among the attraction points for me,” stated Mr. Sanotsky. As a result, he accepted a Patient Management position at Weill Cornell Medical [...] return to the New York City health care environment that was a major factor in his decision to accept in 2021 the Director of Perioperative Nursing position at BronxCare. “Any doubts I had about making the [...] for each patient, from preoperative to operative to postoperative. This process can be especially challenging because of the close to 9,000 operative procedures performed annually at BronxCare. Despite
highest caliber of surgical skills and their proven experience, clearly helping patients and the community. At BronxCare, a full range of general surgical services, including gastrointestinal surgery and [...] Dr. William Lois, Chairman, Surgery BronxCare’s Department of Surgery is at the forefront of advancing technology. Under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr. William Lois , this department is continuing [...] provided. Advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries are also available, and a Comprehensive Breast Care Center is responding to the needs of the community. Gastrointestinal Surgery & Surgical Oncology Breast
of Psychiatry Since joining BronxCare as an Attending Psychiatrist in 2018, Dr. Sasidhar Gunturu has taken on a pivotal role in enhancing services, optimizing patient care, and improving operational efficiencies [...] Health Services within BronxCare’s outpatient practices. Under Dr. Gunturu’s leadership, BronxCare has expanded its psychiatric services to include comprehensive and integrated care, as well as community psychiatry [...] efforts to improve mental health care access and quality in underserved communities. He is committed to advancing psychiatric care and addressing the evolving needs of BronxCare’s community. “Collaborating