We work to improve the lives of the people who need us. What we do isn’t for the faint hearted. The Truly Awards celebrate the impact the physicians of Physician Partners have on those lives. A medical degree isn’t enough to do what they do. Caring runs through everything, and it’s the combination of compassion and science that makes all the difference. Across the spectrum of their patients’ lives, our physicians act with intent, with heart, and with passion for patients. Working alongside us, they give their all to inspire and change lives. The care they provide doesn’t stop with our patients. Our physicians touch the lives of families, communities, colleagues and team members. And it doesn’t just take courage and determination to deliver a positive impact - it’s that spark and instinct to care that changes lives. So, let’s celebrate their stories, their compassion, their teamwork, and for always pushing what’s possible. Let’s celebrate our physicians who live and breathe our values. It’s our chance to say, you’re truly Made for this. Contents Event Program ...................................................................................................... 5 Patients’ Choice Award ..................................................................................... 6 Truly Rising Star Award ................................................................................... 10 Truly Leadership Award .................................................................................. 14 Truly Mentorship Award ................................................................................ 18 Truly Road Traveled Award ............................................................................ 22 Truly Caring Touch Award ............................................................................. 26 All Nominees Spotlight ................................................................................... 30 With Thanks ........................................................................................................ 36 4 Event Program Welcome & Opening Remarks Michael J. Dowling President & Chief Executive Officer Ira S. Nash, MD Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Northwell Health Physician Partners 2019 Patients’ Choice Award 2019 Truly Awards Presenters Truly Rising Star Award Blaine Greenwald, MD, Executive Director & Vice President, Behavioral Health Service Line Jill Rabin, MD, Vice Chairperson, Obstetrics & Gynecology Truly Leadership Award Michael Nimaroff, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology Service Line Kristen Demertzis, PhD, Chief, Division of Neuropsychology Truly Mentorship Award John D’Angelo, MD, Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Emergency Medicine Service Line Lucy Wu, Administrative Director, Emergency Medicine Truly Road Traveled Award Alan Hartman, MD, Senior Vice President & Executive Director, Cardiothoracic Services Christian Adams, MPA, Administrative Manager, Cardiothoracic Surgery Truly Caring Touch Award Ernesto Molmenti, MD, PhD, MBA, Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery Chief, Surgical Innovation Susan Congiusta, DNP, RN, Assistant Vice President, Patient Experience Closing Remarks Michael A. Epstein Chairman, Northwell Health Board of Trustees Michael J. Dowling President & Chief Executive Officer 5 6 The physicians who receive the prestigious Northwell Health Physician Partners Patients’ Choice Award have achieved the very highest levels of praise from their patients, as expressed through the patient experience surveys that we send to patients who have seen our physicians in an outpatient office setting. The winners were consistently rated 5 out of 5 stars for the entire year for their ability to connect with their patients with respect, courtesy, concern, and effective communication. That is an extraordinary level of achievement. That is why they are Made for this. Patients’ Choice Award Congratulations to our physicians who consistently excelled in delivering an outstanding patient experience. These patient quotes highlight their dedication and commitment. “Dr. Au is so personable, she eased me Joyce Tien Chueh Au, MD through my health scare and surgery. Surgery Her staff is excellent! I can’t say ENOUGH good things about her and her staff.” Erna Barbara “Dr. Busch-Devereaux is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor. She is patient and Busch-Devereaux, MD explains things fully so you leave with no Surgery uncertainties. Definitely a five star doctor.” “Dr. Rose is our favorite doctor. We Rose Cerniglia, DO absolutely adore her and know she Pediatrics genuinely cares about the well-being of my children. She’s knowledgeable, kind, warm and helpful.” Thomas Francis “I have been a patient of Dr. Cunningham for years - he is my MOST trusted medical Cunningham, MD adviser. Have recommended him to a Cardiology, Internal Medicine number of people.” “Dr. Goldberg was amazing. He was so Barry Edward sweet and wonderful with all of my Goldberg, MD children. He has wonderful bedside manners. He explained everything and Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics took his time to answer all our questions.” Beth Susan Gottlieb, MD “There are not enough words or space to say enough wonderful things about Dr. Pediatric Rheumatology, Gottlieb. She is one of the best specialists Pediatrics we have ever met and exactly what a pediatric physician should be.” 8 Patients’ Choice Award “Dr. Kostroff is not only a highly qualified Karen Michele physician, but she is also a caring and Kostroff, MD compassionate doctor. I have put my life in her hands and am grateful to have her Surgical Oncology as my doctor.” “I have been a patient of Dr. Kushner Hillary Starr Kushner, MD for nearly 30 years. She is always caring, knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to Internal Medicine spend as much time as necessary answering questions.” “We’ve known Dr. McDonagh for 8 years, Thomas Joseph since our daughter was born. Dr. McDonagh McDonagh, MD is very knowledgeable, a great professional and a wonderful person. We’ll always stay Pediatrics loyal! Thank you very much!” “Appreciate the time Dr. Muia-Chisena Ines Muia-Chisena, MD takes with you during a visit. She is an Pediatrics amazing pediatrician. Northwell is lucky to have her.” “There is no one like Dr. Rai. He is brilliant, Kanti Roop Rai, MD conservative, and concerned. He is the Hematology, Medical Oncology epitome of what every physician should be like. He gave me back my quality of life, he saved me.” Roseann Maria Russo, MD “Dr. Russo is very caring and an excellent care provider. She spends the time needed Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care to help her patients, and is very concerned Medicine, Internal Medicine about their health.” 9 10 Winner Kristina Deligiannidis, MD Psychiatry Central Region A pioneer in postpartum depression and champion of a new treatment breakthrough. “Dr. Deligiannidis joined the faculty at Zucker Hillside Hospital/Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research/Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in September 2016. Dr. Deligiannidis is the Director of Women’s Behavioral Health at Zucker Hillside Hospital. As a reproductive psychiatrist, she has expertise in treating women with mood and anxiety disorders linked to the menstrual cycle and pregnancy/postpartum periods. Over the past 10 years, since graduating from residency, Dr. Deligiannidis has become a nationally recognized leader in the field of perinatal depression and in novel therapeutics research. Her research program includes a focus in neuroendocrinology and neuroimaging in women’s behavioral health. She has authored nearly 50 peer-reviewed articles plus several textbook chapters and has given over 140 oral presentations/research posters at local, national and international scientific conferences. Dr. Deligiannidis has received federal, foundation and industry research funding. Her research efforts have been nationally recognized with many awards for research and for teaching of medical students and residents. Her research has been covered by major media outlets nationally and internationally including CNN, The Associated Press, National Public Radio, Boston Globe, Boston ABC News, Boston CBS News, CBS-New York, ABC-New York, Newsday, SiriusXM Radio and others. Dr. Deligiannidis actively contributes to national scientific committees. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology and on the Executive Council for the Society of Biological Psychiatry and serves as a study section grant reviewer for the Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health. Locally she serves on steering committees in both the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. She additionally serves on the Faculty Council at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Kristina Deligiannidis’ passion for women’s behavioral health is evident in the multiple roles she serves at Northwell Health. As Director of Women’s Behavioral Health, she leads a grant-funded research program in perinatal depression and novel therapeutics. Since she started at Northwell in 2016, she Truly Rising Star Award has brought in nearly $1 million of research funding including National Institutes of Health funding in endocrinology/neuroimaging of postpartum depression, postpartum depression and major depression clinical trials and non-invasive neurostimulation trials in postpartum