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NASSSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER’S KENNETH H. HUPART, MD, FACP, INCLUDED IN BOTH TOP DOCTORS AND BEST DOCTORS LISTS IN THE NEW YORK AREA

East Meadow, NY………Nassau University Medical Center is proud to announce the inclusion of Kenneth H. Hupart, MD, FACP, NUMC’s Chief of Endocrinology in Castle Connolly’s Guide Top Doctors:  New York Metro Area, 11th edition. Dr. Hupart had also been recently included in New York’s List of Best Doctors.

While congratulating Dr. Hupart on being included in two such prestigious lists, Arthur A. Gianelli, President/ CEO of the Nassau Health Care Corporation stated:  “This outstanding honor is a testament to Dr. Hupart’s expertise in the field of endocrinology, demonstrating NUMC’s commitment to its patients in providing the highest quality of care.  This acclaimed guide to the top 10% of primary specialty care physicians in the tri-state New York area reflects the high esteem and respect accorded to Dr. Hupart by his physician peers.  He has extensive clinical experience, understands the diverse populations that we serve and places a priority on our historical mission.”

Dr. Hupart joined the faculty of NUMC in March 2003.  Dr. Hupart also leads the endocrine, diabetes and thyroid biopsy clinics and is the chief of the new metabolic bone and osteoporosis clinic.  Prior to joining NUMC, Dr. Hupart served as the medical director of the outpatient department at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY.  He was a member of the faculty of endocrinology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he was an associate professor of clinical medicine.  Dr. Hupart has published original laboratory and clinical research in the field of thyroidology and has also written about medical education.
An active member of the Endocrine Society and the American Thyroid Association, Dr. Hupart serves on committees of these national organizations.
         

Dr. Hupart received his undergraduate education at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University and was awarded his Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1982. He completed his training in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and then served as chief resident in medicine.  Dr. Hupart remained at Montefiore and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine for his training in endocrinology and was appointed to the faculty at the completion of his training.
The selection process was a year-long process, with questionnaires sent to 16,000 top physiciansin the New York area.  Nominees were sought in almost every specialty, with the emphasis on direct patient care.  Varied criteria were used to determine physician eligibility for inclusion for professional qualifications including education, residency, and board certification fellowships with professional reputation including hospital appointment. 

Mr. Gianelli added:  “Our Board of Directors joins me in expressing pride and admiration for Dr. Hupart’s outstanding achievements, for his dedication and excellence, as demonstrated by the type of quality care that he delivers to our patients every day of the week.