Dr. Bernstein is Associate Professor of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine in New York, NY. In addition, Dr. Bernstein is Chief of the Digestive Disease Institute and Director of Hepatology in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at North Shore University Hospital-Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Bernstein is also the Director of the North Shore University Hospital Fellowship in Gastroenterology Program. After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Dr. Bernstein completed his internship and medical residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. He subsequently completed fellowships in gastroenterology and hepatology at University of Miami-Affiliated Hospitals in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Bernstein has conducted extensive research on the safety and efficacy of treatments for chronic viral hepatitis, primarily hepatitis C. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals that include The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Annals of Internal Medicine, Hepatology, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. The coauthor of 7 book chapters on gastroenterology and endoscopy, Dr. Bernstein serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Journal of Hepatology, Annals of Internal Medicine, and American Family Physician, among others. He lectures nationally and internationally on hepatitis C.
Board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. Bernstein is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Association of Liver Diseases (AASLD), and serves on the Finance Committee of the AASLD.
Active in the community, Dr. Bernstein is an expert consultant on hepatitis and liver diseases for the New York State Department of Health. In 2000, Dr. Bernstein was named Community Physician of the Year by the American Liver Foundation, and in 2006-2008 he has been listed in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors: New York Metro Area.
Dr. Kollef attended the US Military Academy at West Point for his undergraduate training and the University of Rochester for his MD degree. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kollef served as director of the medical ICU at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, from 1988 to 1992. During that time he also served as a general medical officer in support of the 1st Infantry Division during Operation Desert Storm. Dr. Kollef joined the faculty of Washington University and Barnes-Jewish hospital in 1992. He is currently Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine and Director of Medical Critical Care and Respiratory Care Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Kollef was awarded the Virginia E. and Sam J. Golman Chair in Respiratory Intensive Care Medicine in 2009. He has received numerous teaching awards and is a recognized expert in the performance of clinical outcomes research in the ICU setting. His clinical research focuses on the understanding and prevention of nosocomial infections and the improved care of mechanically ventilated patients. Dr. Kollef has published extensively in the areas of ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention/treatment and the importance of antibiotic resistance in the ICU setting.
Dr. Nicolau is Director for the Center for Anti-Infective Research and Development and Coordinator for Research in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. After graduating from Northeastern University, he completed a residency in hospital pharmacy at Boston University Medical Center. After receiving his PharmD from the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Nicolau completed a residency in adult internal medicine at the university’s affiliated hospital and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Hartford Hospital.David Nicolau’s research activities involve a wide range of preclinical drug development studies to assess the in vitro potency, in vivo efficacy and toxicity profiles of novel compounds. He has been a principal investigator for Phase I – IV studies, as well as Investigational New Drug applications. Dr Nicolau is also widely recognized for his efforts focusing on the development of antimicrobial utilization strategies to improve outcomes and reduce the cost of care in the infected patient. David Nicolau’s investigations are reported in over 400 publications, 250 abstracts and 500 local, national or international presentations.
Dr. Sandrock is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in Davis, California. He is a practicing clinician for the CARES Clinic in Sacramento, Deputy Health Office of Yolo County and Medical Director of the Medical Preparedness Network in Yolo County. Dr Sandrock has clinical interests in respiratory infections, community-acquired and viral pneumonia, and ICU-acquired infections. His research interests include emerging infectious diseases at the animal and human interface, particularly respiratory infections such as avian influenza, SARS, and other diseases acquired by humans. His Philosophy of Care focuses on a patient-driven and centered approach that addresses holistic care, including family support, alternative therapies, religion, lifestyle practices, cultural practices and other modalities in conjunction with conventional therapies. Dr Sandrock is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Disease and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Stevens reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Stevens is Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Stevens is a world-renowned expert in the field of infectious disease. He is widely published and an active speaker.
Dr. Stevens is a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control on severe invasive Group A streptococcal infections. He has received the Infectious Disease Society of America's "Society Citation Award" for his work with bacterial pathogens.
|
|
e-Newsletter
|
