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Biography: Katherine Fischkoff, MD is a general and acute care surgeon, with a special interest in medical ethics. Dr. Fischkoff's clinical skills and research expertise have earned her recognition as Medical Director for the Surgical Step Down Unit and Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery's Quality and Patient Safety Committee. She has produced influential research in the field of medical ethics to help clarify the role of the surgeon in difficult ethical situations. During the COVID pandemic, she led the way in developing standard-of-care recommendations to guide the diverse and numerous ethics challenges faced by all healthcare workers. Dr. Fischkoff earned her medical degree from George Washington University and went on to receive specialized training at NYU, Cornell and Memorial-Sloan Kettering before joining the team at Columbia.

Biography: Dr. Bernard Biviano, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Astoria, NY. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Bernard Biviano, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Brooklyn.

Biography: Dr. Edward Kim, MD is a Radiologist who practices in New York, NY. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Edward Kim, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Brooklyn and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I aim to provide patient-centered care with a warm and approachable nature as well as bring a socially conscious and culturally competent perspective. Good communication within a highly integrated wide-ranging multidisciplinary team will continue to play an important role in maintaining success in terms of delivering excellent care that is highly valued by all patients.

Biography: Dr. Victor Ha, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Jersey City, NJ. He is 43 years old. Dr. Victor Ha, MD is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center.