NUHEALTH’S STEVEN J. WALERSTEIN, MD, FACP, NAMED ONE OF THE NEW YORK AREA’S BEST DOCTORS IN THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA 2011-2012 DATABASE

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October 1, 2010

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NUHEALTH’S STEVEN J. WALERSTEIN, MD, FACP, NAMED ONE OF THE NEW YORK AREA’S BEST DOCTORS IN THE
BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA 2011-2012 DATABASE

Well-deserved testament to Dr. Walerstein’s expertise as a skilled physician
providing his patients with the highest quality of care

East Meadow, NY…..Steven J. Walerstein, MD, FACP, NuHealth’s executive vice president for medical affairs and medical director has been named one of the New York area’s Best Doctors, as published in the Best Doctors in America 2011-2012 database.

According to Best Doctors, the selection process was a yearlong process, with questionnaires sent to thousands of top physicians in the New York area.  Nominees were sought in almost every specialty, with the emphasis on direct patient care.  Dr. Walerstein specializes in internal medicine and hospital medicine.

The Best Doctors in America database is a valued resource that contains the names and professionals of approximately 47,000 of the best doctors in the United States. An exhaustive peer-review survey by thousands of doctors determines the physicians included in the database. Only those who earn the consensus support of their peers are included.

Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO, stated:  “With almost 50,000 doctors practicing in the New York area, it is most impressive and a remarkable honor that Dr. Walerstein has been included in Best Doctors in America and we are proud to have him as a member of our senior executive staff at the NHCC.”  Gianelli added, “Dr. Walerstein’s expertise is a testament to NHCC’s commitment to its patients in providing the highest quality of care and in identifying the most current trends and opportunities to optimize health care delivery.”

In his role as medical director, Dr. Walerstein is responsible for the oversight of the provision of medical care throughout the corporation.  Working closely with the clinical chairs and the department of quality improvement, he reviews the quality of care provided and identifies opportunities for improvement. He also works collaboratively with the dean of medical education in assuring the highest quality training programs for medical students and residents.

Prior to being appointed medical director for the NuHealth System, Dr. Walerstein served as vice president for medical affairs and associate medical director for New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York from August of 2002 through July of 2005.  Dr. Walerstein served as chairman and program director for the department of medicine at Nassau University Medical Center from September 1999 until March 2002.

Dr Walerstein has received numerous university appointments.  Currently, he serves as associate professor for the Hofstra Medical School and adjunct professor for The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Walerstein has also served as associate professor of clinical medicine for Weill-Cornell Medical College and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 
          
Dr. Walerstein has earned numerous professional and educational awards and honors. He received the Laureate Award from the New York State Chapter of the American College of Physicians for 2006.   Dr. Walerstein was also awarded the Best Faculty Attending Award by the New York Methodist Hospital Department of Medicine for the 2002-2003 year.  The Long Island Jewish Center’s Department of Medicine awarded Dr. Walerstein the Excellence in Teaching Award in 1990. He is currently governor for the Long Island region of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Walerstein graduated in 1979 from the Six Year Bio-Medical Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Albany Medical College with a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, and a Doctor of Medicine.  He went on to complete his postgraduate training in the primary care internal medicine program at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC.

ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community.  By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.

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