The NYU Critical Care Associates are a dedicated group of physicians available 24 hours/day for immediate consultation in the intensive care unit (ICU). They may insert invasive intravascular monitors as well as supervise the overall medical care of patients while in the neurosurgical ICU.
Dr. Brian Kaufman is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Medicine And Neurosurgery. He is the Co-Director of Critical Care at the NYU Hospital Center and is the Director of the Surgical ICU and Neurosurgical ICU. He is also the Director of the Critical Care Anesthesiology Fellowship training program.
Dr. David Schwartz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Pulmonary Division). His interests include sepsis and acute pulmonary injury.
Dr. Ron Goldenberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine. His interests include critical care medicine and outcomes reseach.
Consulting Physicians
Senior members of the NYU faculty are frequently consult on patients in the neurosurgical ICU to provide expert opinions regarding a wide variety of different medical issues. This multidiciplinary approach optimizes patient outcomes.
Dr. Eddie Louie is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Infectious Disease & Immunology). He has a tremendous experience treating ICU, cranial, and spinal infections and makes rounds daily on the Neurological ICU floor.
Dr. Kenneth Hymes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Hematology). He is also a member of the NYU Hematology Associates and Director of the Bellevue Hospital Hematology Clinic. He routinely evaluates neurosurgery patients with clotting disorders and anti-coagulation issues.
Dr. Steven V. Pacia is an Associate Professor of Neurology at NYU School of Medicine and Director of Neurology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Since 1993 he has been a member of the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, one of the largest and busiest centers in the U.S. He also serves as Director of the New York Magnetoencephalography Unit. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on the diagnosis and treatment of seizures. He has a special interest in treating patients with brain tumors and seizures.
Dr. Alan Shah is a member of the Cardiology faculty at the New York University School of Medicine. He graduated with honors from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his medical training at the New York University School of Medicine and was selected as a Chief Resident. He completed his Cardiology fellowship at NYU, specializing in noninvasive cardiology. Dr. Shah was elected as a Fellow to the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. Currently, he is the lead investigator on researching the effects of coronary artery bypass techniques on the heart and is the recipient of a grant from the American Heart Association Heritage Affiliate. Dr. Shah's interests include the treatment of arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, myocardial viability, valvular disease, lipid disorders, hypertension.
Dr. Rajiv Kinkhabwala graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation, Dr. Kinkhabwala worked for one year as a currency options trader. He attended medical school at New York University. He completed his residency at New York University Medical Center, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Kinkhabwala is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kinkhabwala's areas of expertise include: general internal medicine, preventive medicine, and the medical care of surgical patients prior to and after surgery. Dr. Kinkhabwala is an internist and partner at Murray Hill Medical Group, where he has been practicing since 1999. Dr. Kinkhabwala serves on the faculty of the New York University School of Medicine, and is responsible for teaching medical students and residents.
