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New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation recognizes 27 outstanding physicians for National Doctors' Day on Friday, March 30th. These exceptional men and women represent the several thousand dedicated and talented physicians in our organization who are helping us to make HHC one of the most safe, effective, efficient, and patient-centered health care systems in the country.
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Dr. Daniel D. Ricciardi, HHC Board Member, received this year's HHC Special Award for excellence in public service for his selfless dedication to furthering the mission of HHC as a member of the HHC Board of Directors, the chairperson of the Medical and Professional Affairs Committee and a member of the Quality Assurance Committee for the past six years. Dr. Ricciardi also serves as a member of the Board of the HHC Foundation. |
| Dr. Yolanda Bruno, Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility, Medical Director, and Dr. Miguel Sanchez, Director of Dermatology, are receiving the HHC President's Award for developing corporate guidelines to treat and prevent pressure ulcers, ultimately leading to a 50% ulcer reduction corporate-wide. |
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Dr. Abha Agrawal, King’s County Hospital Center, Director of Medical Informatics, and Dr. Munish Khaneja, are also receiving the HHC President's Award for their leadership in developing and implementing a medication reconciliation program to improve patient safety. |
| Dr. Leonard Golden, Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital, Chairman of Anesthesiology. Dr. Golden is being honored for his introduction of effective technology to improve the hospital's patient safety. |
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Dr. Cynthia Chong, North Central Bronx Hospital. Dr. Chong has significantly advanced patient safety by her outstanding leadership in implementing the hospital's Rapid Response Team. |
| Dr. Carlos E. Rivera, Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Chief of Pediatrics and Deputy Medical Director. Dr. Rivera is being recognized for excellence in quality improvement projects in the Pediatric Obesity and Asthma programs. |
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Dr. Benamanahalli Rajegowda, Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, Chief of Neonatology and Director of Newborn Nursery. Dr. Rajegowda is being honored for improving the quality of care in the neonatal intensive care unit. |
| Dr. Artemio Camacho, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnostic & Treatment Center is being recognized for improving systems for efficiency ensure optimal patient care and treatment. |
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Dr. Mario Sabado, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Thoracic and Vascular surgeon. Dr. Sabado is recognized as a great educator with superior clinical judgment that provides outstanding guidance and training to his residents. |
| Dr. Sreedhar Kallakuri, Coney Island Hospital, Vascular Surgeon. Dr. Kallakuri is being recognized for his expert knowledge in the revascularization of extremities and endovascular treatment of carotid and aneurismal diseases. |
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Dr. Nydia Reddy, East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Dr. Reddy is being honored for her leadership in implementing the Diabetes Collaborative. |
| Dr. Lucia J. Nixon, Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Assistant Medical Director. Dr. Nixon is recognized for her expert knowledge in complementary and alternative medicine and her work to ensure that nursing home residents receive the best quality care. |
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Dr. Julien Elizee, Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Dr. Elizee is recognized for his leadership in implementing the Chronic Disease Collaborative for Diabetes and Depression. |
| Dr. Steven Weiss, Kings County Hospital Center, Director of the Department of Medicine, was honored for his leadership in establishing standing orders for the Inpatient Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunizations program. |
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Dr. Andrew Wallach, Bellevue Hospital Center, Section Chief of General Internal Medicine. Dr. Andrew Wallach is recognized for facilitating patient safety initiatives and serving as a medical educator. |
| Dr. Chaudhry Ghumman, Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility, Pulmonologist. Dr. Chaudhry Ghumman is being recognized for successfully weaning patients off of ventilators. |
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Dr. Pura Castillo, Gouverneur Healthcare Services, Geriatric Psychiatrist. Dr. Pura Castillo is being recognized for her sensitivity in providing multicultural social services for older adults. |
| Dr. Velvie Pogue, Harlem Hospital Center, Chief of the Division of Nephrology and Director of Hypertension Services. Dr. Velvie Pogue is being recognized for her clinical work to treat and prevent hypertension-related illnesses, including complications in African Americans. |
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Dr. Rodica Alexandrescu, Metropolitan Hospital Center, Chief of Rehabilitation Medicine, was instrumental in raising the standard of rehab care above local and national averages. |
| Dr. Carol McLean-Long, Renaissance Health Care Network Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Medical Chief. Dr. Carol McLean-Long provided primary care to mostly HIV patients and ensures cultural sensitivity for communities of color with the disease. |
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Dr. Bhupinder Khurana, Queens Hospital Center, Director of Radiology. Dr. Bhupinder Khurana is recognized for implementing new technology to better serve patients. |
| Dr. Unsup Kim, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Director of Surgery. Dr. Unsup Kim is being recognized for increasing the hospital’s scope of surgical services, and contributing to the facility’s role as a premier trauma center in the borough and City. |
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Dr. Rufina Binlayo, Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home, Chairperson of the Palliative Care Committee. Dr. Rufina Binlayo is being honored for her dedication and compassion in caring for palliative care patients. |
| Dr. Gregory Mintz, HHC Health and Home Care is being recognized for his dedication to treating diabetic patients. |
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Dr. Sanjiv Shah, MetroPlus Health Plan, Medical Director of HIV Services. Dr. Sanjiv Shah is being recognized for improving the care of HIV patients with diabetes, depression and other diseases. |
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