Our Physicians
Our physicians are full-time faculty members of NYU School of Medicine, board certified and recognized experts in their fields.
Learn more about our:
Cardiologists |
Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Dermatologists |
Facial Plastic Surgery |
Gastroenterologists |
Gynecologists |
Internists |
Orthopedists |
Otolaryngologists |
Podiatrists |
Pulmonologists
Cardiologists
Dr. Delfin
Jenny Delfin, MD
Dr. Delfin is a board-certified cardiologist. She graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship training at SUNY at Stony Brook. Her medical interests include cardiovascular disease in women, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease.
Dr. Schulman
Ira Schulman, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Schulman is a board-certified cardiologist with over 30 years experience in the field. His specialties include acute myocardial infarction, prevention of arteriosclerosis, valvular disease, echocardiography and general cardiology. After graduating from NYU School of Medicine, he performed both his internship and residency training at NYU Medical Center and then completed a three-year fellowship in Cardiology at Montefiore Medical Center. For 26 years, Dr. Schulman served as the Director of Cardiology at NYU Downtown Hospital. For relaxation, he is an avid helicopter pilot.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Dr. Bernstein
Mitchell Bernstein, MD, FACS
FASCRS Director, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Dr. Bernstein is a Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon solely dedicated to the treatment of patients with benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum and anus. Dr. Bernstein has an expertise in treating patients with colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas. Dr. Bernstein has gained additional expertise in treating functional bowel disorders such as fecal incontinence, constipation and rectal prolapse. Dr. Bernstein received his General Surgery training at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts from 1989-1994. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Florida. Upon completion of his fellowship Dr. Bernstein joined the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital where he was Associate Chief of the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Program Director for the Fellowship Training Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery and Director of the Anorectal Physiology Lab and Pelvic Floor Center. Dr. Bernstein is widely published and is academically active at both the local and national levels.
Dermatologists
Dr. Katz
Susan E Katz, MD
Dr. Katz is board-certified dermatologist who joins Trinity after many years practicing and teaching within the Einstein/Montefiore academic medical community. A native New Yorker (and Hunter College High School grad), she received her MD from the NYU School School of Medicine and pursued residencies in first Internal Medicine at Roosevelt/Columbia, then Dermatology at Einstein/Montefiore. Dr. Katz practices both general and cosmetic dermatology, with a particular emphasis upon psoriasis and skin cancer detection and treatment,with regard to the former, and the use of fillers, botulinum products, and other minimally invasive restorative procedures as regards the latter. She is interested in complete skin health and antiaging regimens as a whole. Dr. Katz maintains a strong interest in the visual arts in her off-hours.
Dr. Shahabi
Ladan Shahabi, MD, FAAD
Associate Director of Cosmetic Dermatology
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Dr. Shahabi joins NYU after 2 years of private practice in Manhattan. She graduated from a combined BA/MD program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After completing her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan, she pursued a year-long cosmetic dermatology fellowship with Dr. Suzan Obagi at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Dr. Shahabi is a board-certified dermatologist with a particular interest in anti-aging and aesthetics. She promotes an individualized skin care routine, and specializes in laser procedures, chemical peels, soft tissue fillers, botulinum toxin and sclerotherapy. She will provide comprehensive general dermatologic care in addition to cosmetic dermatology.
Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. White
Dr. Matthew White
Dr. Matthew White is a board certified surgeon specializing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His practice is solely devoted to the aesthetic and cosmetic rejuvenation of the face and neck. Dr. White completed his surgical training at Harvard Medical School, beginning with an Internship in Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and followed by a Residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. White completed a Clinical Research Fellowship in Laser Medicine and Surgery at the prestigious Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine/Massachusetts General Hospital (where the Fraxel laser was invented). He also completed a sub-specialty Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the NYU Langone Medical Center.
Dr. White is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the NYU School of Medicine, and maintains a vibrant scientific and research interest in developing novel minimally invasive techniques to combat the signs of aging.
Dr. White performs rhinoplasty surgery for both cosmetic and breathing issues; and offers both non-surgical (Botox, fillers, lasers) and surgical (facelift, neck/brow/eyelid lifts) treatment options for facial rejuvenation. Dr. White is well known for his warm bedside manner, and conservative approach to achieving beautiful, natural results.
Gastroenterologists
Dr. Janec
Eileen Janec, MD
Dr. Janec is a board certified gastroenterologist who completed an Advanced Gastroenterology Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine Barnes Hospital.Her areas of expertise include endoscopic ultrasound and fine needle aspiration (EUS/FNA), therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpy (ERCP), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), enteral stenting, as well as general endoscopy and colonoscopy. She is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at New York University School of Medicine and a member of the New York University Clinical Cancer Center. She has previously held academic appointments at Washington University School of Medicine and Dartmouth Medical College. Dr. Janec received a Bachelor of Arts from The Johns Hopkins University and a pre-medical certificate from Columbia University in New York City. She received her MD degree from Ross University School of Medicine. In addition to general gastroenterology diseases particular areas of specialization include prevention, diagnosis, staging, and palliative treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, including colon, esophagus, gastric, pancreas, and bile duct. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Dr. Kummer
Bart Kummer, MD
Dr. Kummer is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College. He completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at St. Luke's Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Kummer has been in practice, as well as instructing medical students and residents, since 1982. In recognition of his contributions to teaching and academic medicine, he has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and one of the first to be named an American Gastroenterolgical Association Fellow. Dr. Kummer has been the Chief of Endoscopy at a Manhattan teaching hospital for more than 20 years, and a member of the NYU School of Medicine faculty since 1999. His medical interests include screening for gastrointestinal malignancies, especially colon and esophageal cancer, unusual abdominal pain syndromes, chronic diarrheal illnesses, as well as travel medicine. Dr. Kummer speaks fluent French as well as medical Spanish, and is interested in music and travel.
Dr. Laufer
Marcel Laufer, MD
Dr. Laufer is a board certified gastroenterologist with decades of experience with endoscopy and colonoscopy in academic settings. Currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York University, Dr. Laufer received both his B.A and M.D. degrees from NYU. He completed his medical residency and training in gastroenterology at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Dr. Laufer's clinical interests include comprehensive clinical evaluation for abdominal symptoms as well as colon cancer screening. Dr. Laufer speaks fluent Italian and Hebrew and medical Spanish.
Dr. Rajapaksa
Roshini Rajapaksa, MD
Dr. Rajapaksa is a board-certified gastroenterologist with degrees from New York University School of Medicine and Harvard College. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine and she has a special interest in women's health and cancer screening. She has published several research articles on colon cancer screening and is a frequent medical contributor to the Today Show, Fox News, CNN, and ABC News.
Gynecologists
Dr. Dunham
Samantha Dunham, MD
Dr. Dunham is a graduate of Boston College (B.A. English/French), Columbia University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med program and Temple University School of Medicine. After completing her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU, she worked with an underserved population in Brooklyn, and then entered private practice in Mahattan. She joined the faculty in 2006. Dr. Dunham is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Associate Student Education Director. Her special interests include minimally invasive surgery, operative hysteroscopy, evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding, assessment of cervical dysplasia with colposcopic evaluation and treatment, osteoporosis, menopause/perimenopause, and well-woman care.
Dr. Mierlak
Julian Mierlak, MD
Dr. Julian A. Mierlak is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He received his medical education and residency training at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Mierlak has extensive patient-care experience in private practice, medical teaching programs and the public health sector, having served as Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Gouverneur HealthCare Services and most recently, as Chief of Service, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bellevue Hospital Center. While active in all aspects of general gynecology, Dr. Mierlak's clinical interests include cervical cancer screening and prevention, vulvo-vaginal disorders, and preventive gynecologic health across the lifespan.
Internists
Cathy Carron, MD
Dr. Carron is a board-certified internist with over 15 years experience in the Wall Street area. Well known and respected by the Wall Street community, Dr. Carron understands the unique stresses and strains of the Wall Street life, and serves as both a consultant and "Team Physician" to many Wall Street Corporations.
Dr. Dhalla
Satish Dhalla, MD, FACP
Dr. Dhalla graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New York Downtown Hospital. At Downtown Hospital, he served as the Director of Medical Education and currently holds the position of Director of General Internal Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine. He was the recipient of the "Physical Diagnosis Teacher of the Year Award" at NYU School of Medicine, and both the "Teacher of the Year Award" and the "Alumnus of the Year Award" at New York Downtown Hospital. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Dhalla's medical interests include preventive healthcare and travel medicine.
Geri Hason
Geri Hason, RPA-C
Geri is a board certified Physician Assistant. Geri graduated from SUNY/ Albany in1983 with a BS in Social Work from the School of Social Work. She worked as an Intake Social Worker at an Upper Eastside Psychiatric Hospital for 8 years. In 1992 she attended PA school at the Long Island University/Brooklyn Hospital Program. She graduated in1994 and began her career as a Physician Assistant in The Brooklyn Hospital ER. She practiced Emergency Medicine for 5 years. In 1999, she took a position as an Internal Medicine PA. She has worked in Internal Medicine for the past 11 years. She enjoys playing the piano in her spare time.
Dr. Lotfi
Peter Lotfi, MD
Dr. Lotfi was born in Lebanon. He attended the American University of Beirut in 1972 then transferred to the National University of Iran in 1974 where he received his M.D. diploma with Honors and Distinction in 1982. Dr. Lotfi joined the residency program in internal medicine at the NYU Downtown Hospital from 1984 to 1987. Then he worked as an attending physician in the emergency department from 1987 to 1991 at NYU Downtown Hospital, at the same time devoting his time to his private practice as an internist serving lower Manhattan and Wall Street area from 1988 to present. Dr. Lotfi was involved in helping the victims of the two unfortunate terrorist attacks of the World Trade Center in 1993 and 2001, having the experience in emergency medicine.
Dr. Peter Lotfi is board certified in Internal Medicine. He has been an attending physician at the NY Downtown Hospital in lower Manhattan since 1987. His medical interest is in Preventive Medicine in addition to Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia and Immunization. He is a fellow of the American College of physicians and a member of the American Heart Association. Dr. Lotfi is fluent in Arabic and Persian.
Dr. Rose
Elisa Rose, MD
Dr. Rose is a board-certified internist. She received her medical degree from New York University Medical School and completed residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. A native New Yorker, Dr. Rose has spent the past four years caring for patients in the downtown community as an attending physician at New York Downtown Hospital and in practice at New York Downtown Medical Associates. In addition to caring for her patients, Dr. Rose is a Clinical Instructor at NYU Medical School, teaching physical diagnosis. She has a special interest in Preventive Medicine and physician-patient communication.
Dr. Taylor
Emily O. Taylor, MD
Dr. Taylor was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a graduate of Brown University, where she received a degree in Biology, and attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, completing her residency in Internal Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine. Her special interests include Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health, and Infectious Diseases. Before settling into her career in medicine, she attended the Juilliard School and worked as a Stage Manager on Broadway, and continues to have an active interest in theatre. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Orthopedists
Dr. Cardone
Dennis A. Cardone, DO
Dr. Dennis A. Cardone is a fellowship-trained and board-certified specialist in pediatric and adult sports medicine and a Clinical Associate Professor in the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He received his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency and fellowship training at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). At UMDNJ-RWJMS, Dr. Cardone went on to serve as both Director of Sports Medicine and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.
In addition to lecturing nationally on sports medicine topics, Dr. Cardone has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He has been a team physician for Princeton University, Rutgers University, numerous high schools, and the Paralympics. Dr. Cardone was selected to serve on the Medical Advisory Board for the Florida High School Athletic Association, as well as numerous sports medicine advisory panels. He has a special interest in treating young athletes and athletes with special needs and his practice is open to patients of all ages.
Dr. Shah
Mehul R. Shah, MD
Dr. Mehul Shah is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is a board-certified, orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. Dr. Shah specializes in the orthopaedic care of sports-related related injuries as well as arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and elbow.
Dr. Shah received his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Subsequently, he received his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After medical school, he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. He then received further training in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery at the renowned Lenox Hill Hospital Sports Medicine fellowship. During his fellowship training, Dr. Shah participated in the orthopaedic care of the New York Jets, New York Islanders, Hofstra University, and Hunter College.
His clinical interests include rotator cuff tears, articular cartilage disorders, meniscal tears, and ligamentous injuries of the knee.
Podiatrists
Dr. Fahim
Nabil M. Fahim, DPM
Dr. Fahim is a board-certified podiatrist. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a podiatric surgical residency. For the past three years, he has been on staff at the Diabetes Foot and Ankle Center at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases treating the foot complications of diabetes. Prior to this he was in private practice in Queens. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and was past Director of the Diabetes Foot Clinic at its clinical division. He is currently on staff at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases at the Diabetes Foot and Ankle Center as well as Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedics. He has an interest in the biomechanical, non-surgical treatment of the foot.
Pulmonologists
Dr. Sukumaran
Muthiah Sukumaran, MD
Dr. Sukumaran was born in India. He attended the University of Madras-India followed by Madras Medical College where he received his MD diploma in 1972. Dr. Sukumaran was trained in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases at City Hospital Center – Mount Sinai Hospital Services (1973-1978) and received his NYS Medical License in 1977. His medical interests include bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. Since 1979, Dr. Sukumaran has worked at NYU Downtown Hospital and St. Vincent's Hospital where he has taught students, residents, and fellows for 30 years. He served as Director of Pulmonary Disease from 1979-1982 and was appointed Director of Medical ICU in 1991. He served in that capacity until recently. Dr. Sukumaran is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, Fellow of American College of Physicians, and Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians and has served on the editorial board of the American College of Chest Physicians. He is an author of numerous articles and the recipient of many awards and recognitions including the Castle Connolly's "Best Doctors in New York" award and New York Magazine's "Best Doctors List." Outside his medical profession, Dr. Sukumaran is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling.
Otolaryngologists
Dr. Suurna
Maria V Suurna, MD
Dr. Suurna is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati. She is a member of the American Board of Otolaryngology; the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery; the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society; the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; the American College of Surgeons, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Suurna is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. She performs surgeries at Tisch Hospital and sees patients at the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health, NYU Trinity Center, and NYU Columbus Medical. She specializes in various head and neck disorders including nasal and sinus surgery, parathyroid and thyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, sleep apnea and snoring surgery, voice and swallowing disorders, diseases of the ear and hearing loss. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Suurna is actively involved in teaching Otolaryngology residents and medical students at NYU Langone Medical Center, and has been published in several medical journals and books.
