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Meet Your Emergency Medicine Team
About the Montefiore Einstein Emergency Medicine Team
The Emergency Medicine team at Montefiore Einstein is a dedicated group of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care in the most critical moments. With expertise in trauma, resuscitation, pediatrics and complex medical emergencies, our team operates in a high-acuity environment that serves a diverse patient population 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As leaders in clinical education, research and innovation, we not only provide top-tier emergency care but also play a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare providers through rigorous bedside teaching, mentorship and simulation-based learning. United by a shared mission of excellence and equity, the Emergency Medicine team at Montefiore Einstein works collaboratively to provide world-renowned, cutting-edge care to the Bronx community.
Department Chair
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Michael P. Jones, MD
Vice Chairs
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Benjamin W. Friedman, MD
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Lynne M. Holden, MD
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Babak Baghizadeh-Toosi, MD
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Deborah J. White, MD, MBA
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Andrew Wollowitz, MD
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Andrew J. Restivo, MD
Clinical Site Leaders
Associate & Assistant Directors
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Erica J. Baker-Adler, MD
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Kyle T. Shibuya, MD
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Vincent Costa, MD
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Victoria E. Adewunmi, MD
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Pooja Sheth, MD
Residency Leadership
Associate Directors
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Andrew E. Chertoff, MD
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Andrew J. Restivo, MD
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Richard J. Scardino, M.D.
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Shellyann K. Sharpe, M.D.
Assistant Directors
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Alexis Cortijo-Brown, DO
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Michael P. McGregor, MD
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Mai Takematsu, MD
Acting Internship Leadership
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Cecilia Asante, MD
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Sandeep K. Dhillon, MD
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Albert J. Izzo, MD
Program Coordinators
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Elizabeth Morales
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Belinda Tavarez
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Yadell Tavarez
Fellowship Programs Leadership
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Carlo L. Lutz, MD
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