There are frequent studies and reports citing the health differences between Latinos and the rest of the U.S. population. When it comes to cardiology, the question is: How different is the heart of a Latino? The truth is that no one really knows. As a Latino myself and after 20 years of practicing cardiology, I Read more
Montefiore Medical Center
I recently supervised a new intern as she conducted a patient interview. Following procedure, the intern reviewed the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) and checked his lab results. She noticed that his cholesterol was high, and he told her that he had stopped taking his atorvastatin due to a recent trip to the Dominican Republic Read more
Most parents know that their children tend to be irritable when overtired, but one of Einstein’s fellows in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, Rebecca Scharf, M.D., wondered whether children who sleep less have worse behavior in general. Before we conducted a study published in the July/August issue of the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, which I Read more
In early December 2012, I experienced two life-altering events. First, on December 5, Sadie, my first grandchild, was born. Second, on December 8, I suffered a myocardial infarction. All things considered, I was extremely fortunate. Because I received outstanding care almost immediately, I survived the heart attack. But that night, as I lay in bed Read more
As you’ve likely noticed from reading many of the posts on this blog, becoming a doctor is a process. But I’ve heard probably a million times in my career that being a doctor is an ongoing process. Part of that process for me includes maintaining my ABOG (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology) credentials, which Read more
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as “Obamacare,” is less than three months away from entering its next phase. On October 1, 2013, certain consumers, including those who don’t receive insurance from their employers, can seek coverage through healthcare insurance exchanges in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage could begin as early as January 1 Read more
