RUMC Connections

In this episode, Meredith, Alex and Dan are joined by two of Richmond University Medical Center's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) leaders, Angela Ciocia and James Donnelly to learn more about life on an ambulance as well as what it takes to be an EMT or Paramedic.

In this episode, Meredith, Alex and Dan continue their conversation with Dr. Alex Barkan, Chief of Bariatric Surgery, Vice Chair of Department of Surgery at Richmond University Medical Center, and founder of the hospital’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. Last episode the various bariatric services that are performed at RUMC were covered. In this episode, we’ll discuss the total bariatric journe...

On this episode Meredith, Alex and Dan are joined by the founder of RUMC’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Dr. Alex Barkan, M.D., M.B.A, F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S., who has performed thousands of bariatric surgery procedures since entering the field in 2006. He is the Chief of Bariatric surgery and Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery at RUMC.  Dr. Barkan discusses the various weight loss proce...

Continuing the conversation with Dr. Loren Harris, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Richmond University Medical Center. Last episode, we talked about robotic surgical services that are performed at RUMC. In this episode, we'll shift our focus to talk more about RUMC's Surgical Department and the various procedures its surgeons are performing each day from outpatient to some of the mos...

In this episode, our hosts are joined by Loren Harris, MD, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Richmond University Medical Center. Listen as Dr. Harris discusses what makes the yearly 10,000+ surgical procedures at RUMC a “cut” above the rest. Hear how RUMC’s Department of Surgery is equipped with the latest technology, including the Da Vinci robotic surgical system, which allows surgeons to tre...

Continuing the conversation with Johnathan LeBaron, DO, Chair, Emergency Medicine; and Assistant Vice President of Emergency Department Nursing, Jean Gordon, Rn in discussing how RUMC's new ED offers some of the best emergency care in NYC. In this episode, we take a deep dive into understanding the level of care RUMC's new ED provides and how its amazing staff is able to stay on top of the...

In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan LeBaron, DO, Chair, Emergency Medicine; and Assistant Vice President of Emergency Department Nursing, Jean Gordon, RN, to discuss the hospital’s new, state-of-the-art 35,000 square-foot Emergency Department that opened in January 2023! The new department features larger trauma and urgent care areas as well as dedicated units for pediatrics, cardiac and st...

Have you ever wondered when it’s the right time to see a cardiologist? In this episode, Dr. Rotatori provides guidance on when it is suggested that you make an appointment with a cardiologist. Learn about some immediate things that you can do to protect and maintain your heart health. Information is power and RUMC’s own Alex Lutz, Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing, shares his perso...

In this podcast episode, we are joined by the Chair of Richmond University Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Department, Francesco Rotatori, MD. Dr. Rotatori discusses heart health, heart disease, how lifestyle choices have a major impact on your heart health, and provides examples of small steps that you can take to start living a healthier lifestyle. Early detection and intervention are the best w...