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Dr. Michel Gagner, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Professor of Surgery, is Chief of the Division of Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery at Cornell University Weill Medical center / New York Presbyterian Hospital. Internationally recognized as a pioneer in laparoscopic weight loss surgery (first in the world for laparoscopic duodenal switch and sleeve gastrectomy), he can be contacted via ...

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Linda Vahdat, M.D. is a board certified oncologist who trained at Memorial-Sloan Kettering prior to joining the faculty at Columbia University, where she is assistant professor of medicine. She is the director of the autologous transplant program for breast cancer at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Vahdat has published 20 papers on the diagnosis and management of cancer, and serves as an editorial reviewer for several leading oncology journals.

Doctor Adina Schneider is an internist at New York -Prebyterian Hospital, Columbia campus. She is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and is actively involved in medical student and resident education. Her areas of interest are women's health and menopause. She is also runs a monthly teaching seminar on Geriatrics for the medical residents. Dr. Schneider attended the Honor's program in medical education at Northwestern University where she received a BS and MD. She did her internal medicine and primary care training at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital. She has been practicing at New York Presbyterian Hospital since completing her training in 1997.

Alan D. Felix, M.D., has been working in the field of homelessness for fifteen years, as Director of the Critical Time Intervention (CTI) program in the Fort Washington Men's Shelter. He is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons, Associate Attending in Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and a member of the faculty of the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. Dr. Felix is a Volunteer Member of Disaster Psychiatry Outreach and Medical Director of A Common Ground, a mental health program serving those affected by 9/11. He has published numerous papers and chapters on homelessness, consults on several federally-funded studies of the homeless, and serves on a number of advisory boards and committees concerned with mental health issues in the homeless and prison populations.

Dr. Andrew Sama is Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, official Team Physicians for the NY Giants. He also serves as Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at The New York Presbyterian Hospital and is Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon and Director of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at New York Hospital. Dr. Sama completed a Fellowship at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and is published on topics related to spinal surgery and spine tumors and other orthopedic issues. A recipient of the National Orthopaedic Surgery Fellows Foundation Research Grant, Dr. Sama holds his MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Dr. Asqual Getaneh is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University and a general internist at New York Presbyterian Hospital. While she provides health care to all patients in the primary care setting, she focuses on the managment of diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolemia and hypertension, diseases which disproportionately affect communities of color. She earned her medical degree and a Masters of Public Health at the Univesity of Washington. Her residency training in primary care internal medicine was among the mixed community of the Bronx at Montefiore Medical Center. In her role as a researcher she has characterized cardiovascular risk among Hispanics and is part of clinical studies which will determine optimal ways of managing and preventing diabetes. She is interested in the impact of lack of access to health care, and in diminshing health disparities among African Americans and African immigrant communities.

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Carolyn Migliore is a certified lactation consultant and maternal child health nurse with more than 25 years of experience. She currently works at the New York Presbyterian Hospital where she is an instructor within the Preparation for Parenthood Program. Her responsibilities teaching parent education, childbirth education, baby care, and breastfeeding classes. She is also one of the inpatient lactation consultants working with new mothers during their hospital stay. Carolyn is a born and raised New Yorker and enjoys her spare time with her beloved little Maltese, Jake. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, and reading a "good book."

Dr. Edmund Kwan is a Plastic Surgeon fully trained in the specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Kwan is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and is a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr. Kwan attended Georgetown University Medical School. He completed his general surgery residency at St. Vincent's Hospital and his plastic surgery residency at Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr. Kwan went on to specialize in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery of the Asian Face with Dr. Robert S. Flowers, a pioneer of Asian Plastic Surgery, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Located in Manhattan, he is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Cornell University Medical College and New York Medical College. He also holds the title as an Attending Surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center of New York where he teaches residents and medical students. During the last 10 years, he has dedicated his practice to the unique enhancement and preservation of the Asian face. Though many of Dr. Kwan's patients are Asian, there has been increasing interest from Hispanic Americans and African Americans. Knowing how important it is to maintain a patient's ethnic integrity, Dr. Kwan approaches each patient differently. His expertise focuses on facial shaping and recontouring, breast implants, forehead shaping, nose surgery, double eyelid fold surgery, and brow lifts. Today Dr. Kwan is diligent with innovating new techniques and expanding his practice in the New York Tri-State area. He lives with his wife and their three children.

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Dr. Stoller is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the retina. Dr. Stoller graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and received his Medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Stoller received a number of awards while in medical school including the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, the Valentine Mott Medal for his contribution to clinical investigation in surgery and the Solomon and Doris Shapiro Award for Excellence. Dr. Stoller completed his Ophthalmology Residency at The Harkness Eye Institute at Colombia Presbyterian Hospital in New York and has served as Clinical Instructor in ophthalmology at New York Hospital at Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Stoller also is the Assistant Clinical Professor at both New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College and New York University Hospital. Dr. Stoller has been selected to be a member of the prestigious Retina Society; a national society of leading retina specialists. The Mission of the Retina Society is to reduce worldwide visual disability and blindness by promoting the education and professional interaction of vitreoretinal specialists, providing optimal care for patients with vitreoretinal diseases, and encouraging, through clinical and basic research, the discovery and development of new means to further patient care. Dr. Stoller is a partner in Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island. Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, OCLI, consists of 22 doctors representing each subspecialty of ophthalmology in 6 locations throughout Long Island; in Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Valley Stream, Stony Brook, Manhasset and East Meadow.

James J. Cimino is a Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he conducts research on automated resolution of clinician information needs and knowledge-based health terminologies. He is also an attending physician at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he practices and teaches internal medicine, as well as working in on clinical information systems in the Department of Medical Informatics Services.

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Planillo is a clinical nurse in the adult intensive care unit at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan and is a member of the NYSNA Delegate Assembly. He has worked at Presbyterian since 1989, where he has been the long-time vice-chairperson of his bargaining unit. He previously worked at Metropolitan Hospital in Manhattan. Planillo participated in the NYSNA Leadership Fellows Program in 2002 and is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. He also serves on the NYSNA delegation to the ANA House of Delegates.

Dr. Carnevale is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at The New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan and practices locally on Long Island. Dr. Carnevale graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Boston University. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the New Jersey School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed an internship at the multi-specialty Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts and his Ophthalmology Residency at The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center. While in his Chief year of residency, Dr. Carnevale received the prestigious "Outstanding House-Officer" award for his skill and caring in ophthalmic surgery. During his training in vitroretinal surgery at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Carnevale participated in several clinical trials for macular degeneration. These studies will lead to new innovations in the treatment of this blinding disorder. Dr. Carnevale is a board certified member of numerous medical societies which include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, New York State Ophthalmology Society and the Nassau County Medical Society. Dr. Carnevale is a partner in Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island. Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, OCLI, consists of 22 doctors representing each subspecialty of ophthalmology in 6 locations throughout Long Island; in Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Valley Stream, Stony Brook, Manhasset and East Meadow.

Louis Aronne, M.D. is the Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Aronne is also Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Attending Physician at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Aronne is a Phi Beta Kappa Graduate of Trinity College, where he received a B.S. in Biochemistry in 1977. He was awarded the M.D. degree from Johns Hopkins University Medical School in 1981. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1984. Dr. Aronne has had a long and distinguished career of obesity research and treatment; his research focuses on the nervous system's response to weight changes. Dr. Aronne has lectured extensively on obesity, and is widely published in numerous respected scientific and medical journals. He is the author or co-author of 8 leading textbook chapters on obesity, as well as the best selling book Weigh Less, Live Longer. As a clinical investigator for both sibutramine and orlistat, Dr. Aronne has been directly involved in the clinical development of the two major, currently-available pharmaceutical treatments for obesity. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Alpha Omega Alpha, the American Diabetes Association, and the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, where, as Chairman of the Development Committee, he developed the Practical Guide to the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, in conjunction with the National institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. He is currently a Council Member and Chairman of the Public Affairs Committee of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity.

Marina M. Richards is a board certified primary care physician dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health. Her approach is based on combining the latest advances of scientific western medicine with acupuncture and complementary healing modalities. She uses acupuncture in the treatment of migraine, chronic pain, neuralgia, dizziness, stroke rehabilitation, and other conditions including chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, etc. Dr. Marina Richards completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Currently she is an attending physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital and instructor in clinical medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. She is one of the first physicians who introduced acupuncture and changed its perception in the medical community by teaching an annual course on the scientific basis and clinical applications of acupuncture at Columbia University. She has served as a consultant on International Women's Health at the United Nations.

Martha McKittrick, RD, CDN, CDE is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. She specializes in weight control, cardiovascular health, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, sports nutrition and preventative nutrition. A staff dietitian at The New York Presbyterian Hospital for the past 22 years, she also counsels clients privately and is a consultant to physicians, corporations and health clubs. She was the nutritionist for the 1998 NYC Marathon. She was an exercise instructor in NYC health clubs for 15 years. Martha has appeared on numerous television, radio and web cast programs. She lectures on a regular basis and has been interviewed and written for publications including The Journal of The American Dietetic Association, Dietitian's Edge, Nutrition Today, Allure, Self, Family Circle, New York Newsday and Cooking Light. Martha is known for giving practical nutrition advice, both in her individual counseling sessions as well as group lectures. Two of her most popular lecture topics include "Healthy Eating on the Run" and "Tame Your Carbohydrate Cravings". Martha was a health expert on WebMD s Diet and Nutrition Message Board for the past 7 years. She also developed and led Find Your Ideal Weight:12 Weeks to a New You weight control program on WebMD (with 42,000 registrants) for the past 7 years. In her free time, Martha is an avid cyclist, runner and now a blogger. Buy your loved one, friend or co-worker a gift certificate for a counseling session with Martha. Martha will develop an individualized eating plan to help the client meet their goals. Sessions can be done in person or by phone/email. Call Martha at 212 879 5167 for details.

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Dr. Robert Reiss earned his medical degree from the University of Bologna, Italy. He did post-graduate training at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and the University of Connecticut Health Center. He is board certified in Hematology and Transfusion Medicine. He is also currently a Professor of Clinical Pathology and Clinical Medicine at the College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University and an Attending Physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Reiss has published and lectured extensively in the field of transfusion medicine and is also active in hematology and transfusion medicine organizations. As NYBC's Chief Medical Officer, he provides leadership to our medical staff, medical oversight of blood services, medical professional education and regulatory compliance.

Dr. Spivak is a Board Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist. He graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1976 and completed his residency at Einstein in 1979. He completed a 3 year fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology in 1982 at the Children's Hospital of Boston and a Research Fellowship at The Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Medical School. He was Chief of Pediatric GI & Nutrition at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center from 1982-89 and was Chief of Pediatric GI and Nutrition at Montefiore Medical Center-AlbertEinstein from 1990-2003. He is currently in Private Practice in Pediatric Gastroenterology in New York City (the upper east side of Manhattan) and is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Cornell University Medical College. He is an attending Pediatrician at the New York Presbyterian Hospital at 68th Street and York Ave, and is on Staff at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Children's Hospital at Montefirore. Dr. Spivak has an international reputation in his field and has trained more than a dozen other Pediatric Gastroenterologists. His special interest include Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, chronic abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux (GER or Acid Reflux) and short gut syndrome.

Mr. Mack was elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley in June 2005. He previously had spent nearly 30 years at the Firm in various positions, most recently as President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director. Prior to his current role, Mr. Mack served as Chairman of Pequot Capital Management. He served before that as co-Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse Group and Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse First Boston. Mr. Mack is a graduate of Duke University, where he is a member of the Board of Trustees. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the University Hospital of both Columbia and Cornell, a Director of IMG, Trustee Emeritus of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and a member of the Business Council and the Business Roundtable.

Ms. Jung was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective September 2001, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer since November 1999. Ms. Jung has been a member of the Board of Directors since January 1998 and was President from January 1998 to January 2001 and Chief Operating Officer from July 1998 to November 1999. She was elected an Executive Vice President of the Company in March 1997 concurrently continuing as President, Global Marketing, a position she held from July 1996 to the end of 1997. Ms. Jung joined the Company in January 1994 as President, Product Marketing for Avon U.S. Previously, she was Executive Vice President for Neiman Marcus and a Senior Vice President for I. Magnin. Ms. Jung is a director of Apple Inc. and the General Electric Company. She is a member of the N.Y. Presbyterian Hospital Board of Trustees, a director of Catalyst and Chairman of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations.

Barbara Maguire is the Director of Biomedical Engineering at American Medical Link in Somerset N.J. Previously, she served at Director of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell Medical Center of New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Raymond McGuire is the Global Co-head of Investment Banking in Citigroup. Previously, he was the worldwide Co-chairman of Morgan Stanley's Mergers and Acquisitions Group based in New York. A collector of contemporary art, Mr. McGuire serves on several boards, including The International Center of Photography (President), the Studio Museum in Harlem (Chairman) and the Whitney Museum of American Art (Executive Committee). McGuire also serves on the boards of The Enterprise Foundation, The Joseph & Claire Flom Foundation and the New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Richard S. Fuld, Jr. has been chairman of the Board of Directors of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. since 1994 and chief executive officer of the Company since 1993. Mr. Fuld was president and chief operating officer of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. from 1993 to 1994. He was president and co-chief executive officer of the Lehman Brothers Division of Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. from 1990 to 1993. Mr. Fuld was a vice chairman of Shearson Lehman Brothers from 1984 until 1990 and has been a director of Lehman Brothers Inc. since 1984. He joined Lehman Brothers in 1969. Mr. Fuld is a member of The Business Council. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Middlebury College. Mr. Fuld received his B.A. from the University of Colorado and his M.B.A. from the New York University Stern School of Business.