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Biography: NatalieBerger, MD will be joining the faculty as Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUMC, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology and Associate Director of Breast Medical Oncology at NYP-Hudson Valley Hospital with a focus in breast cancer. Dr.Bergerwill see patients at NYP/HVH and work in collaboration with leadership at NYP/HVH and CUIMC/Hematology and Oncology to develop and grow the breast medical oncology program at NYP/HVH through a patient centered multidisciplinaryapproach and increase access to clinical trials in the community. Dr.Bergerearned her MD from St. George's University. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut and fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Prior to joining CUMC/NYP-HVH, Dr.Bergerwas Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai with a focus in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies.

Biography: Dr. Peter Kozuch, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Peter Kozuch, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens.

Biography: Dr. Paula Klein, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 70 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Paula Klein, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Care Philosophy: "Helping bring healthy babies into this world is a truly amazing experience." Dr. Robin Kalish believes that educating her patients is an important part of her job. Pregnancy is a time when people are willing to make positive changes in their lives. They are more apt to exercise, change their diet, give up smoking, deal with stress, work on their relationships, and build up their support systems. Dr. Robin Kalish strives to help her patients choose healthier lifestyles and behaviors and have healthier pregnancies. "Obstetrics is a rewarding field of medicine. I am privileged to have the opportunity to help my patients' dreams come true."

Biography: Ronen Harel, DO is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. After receiving a B.S. at Binghamton University, Dr. Harel obtained his degree in Osteopathic Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship, Internal Medicine Residency and his Fellowship in Hematology & Medical Oncology at Lenox Hill Hospital. He has experience in treating colon, breast, malignant and benign hematology disorders. He specializes in cancer diagnosis and treatment. He is accepting new patients at his NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley office located at 1978 Crompond Road, Suite G1, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. To schedule an appointment call 914-293-8400.

Care Philosophy: Our lymphoma group practice provides specialized and multidisciplinary care in the setting of a leading medical institution for patients with all types of lymphomas. We strive to deliver the best possible standard of care, and take pride in our comprehensive clinical research program that provides access to state-of-the-art novel agents and combination treatments that continue to transform care for lymphoma patients, often years before they become widely available elsewhere. With a research background in tumor immunology and vascular medicine, my clinical research has been focused on developing new immunotherapy-based treatments that target the tumor microenvironment for a variety of lymphoma subtypes, including rare diseases such as mantle cell lymphoma and T-cell lymphoma. Another focus of mine is to develop low-intensity biologic-based treatments that minimize side effects and maximize quality-of-life. I believe in personalized, compassionate, and informed care that is tailored to each individual patient's needs.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Galsky, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Matthew Galsky, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Imo J. Akpan, M.D. graduated from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in Chemistry. Prior to enrolling in medical school she was involved in iron biology research at the Children's Hospital Boston where she helped to describe a mouse-model for anemia of inflammation by studying the role of hepcidin in iron homeostasis. Dr. Akpan received her medical degree from The University of Illinois (UIC) at Chicago College of Medicine and received "The Michael and Kate Brny Research Award" for research supported by the American Society of Hematology and the UIC Craig Research Award. Dr. Akpan then enrolled in the Physician-Scientist Training Program at Northwestern University/McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois where she did her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in Hematology/Oncology. Subsequently, she did an Advanced Hematology/Oncology Research fellowship as a K12 Physician Scientist Scholar at The University of Chicago Medical Center where she also worked as a Clinical Instructor. Dr. Akpan's clinical and research expertise spans several blood disorders, including anemia (any type of anemia in addition to auto immune hemolytic anemia), iron disorders (high iron levels and iron deficiency), sickle cell disease, thalassemia, PNH, platelet disorders including ITP, high hemoglobin, high platelet, white blood cell disorders and, bleeding and clotting disorders including Anti phospholipid antibody syndrome. Dr. Akpan provides consultation for patients with complex bleeding or clotting issues undergoing surgeries and blood disorders in patients with a history of bariatric surgery. She works closely with her pregnant patients and works closely with obstetricians and other members of the inter-disciplinary team. Dr. Akpan co-leads the Women's clinic for blood disorders at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a dedicated clinic for women experiencing blood disorders including heavy menstrual bleeding, thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, anemia in pregnancy, blood clots and anticoagulation management during pregnancy, among others. Dr. Akpan is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. She has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has spoken at clinical and research conferences across the country. Dr. Akpan is an avid runner and was inducted into the Swarthmore College Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame for Track and Field in 2013.