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Making
Staten Island
healthier

Richmond University Medical Center
endocrinology chief Dr. Philip Otterbeck wants to improve
Staten Island Health problems

Spring 2013
Update In
Internal Medicine
May 20-24

Internists, this course will address
current concepts and recent advances
in managing medical disease.


Our new
CARE
is out!

Read the latest in laparoscopic surgery,
our state-of-the-art oncology
program and more.

May is
Stroke
Awareness Month

Are you – or someone you love – at risk for stroke? Do you know what to do if someone’s having a stroke?

Nursing at RUMC

Outstanding nursing care in a close-knit, caring community is a strong RUMC tradition. Our values of compassion, respect, advocacy and excellence characterize our nurses’ every interaction with patients. No matter which area they work in, RUMC nurses are first concerned for the well-being and dignity of their patients. 

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Academic Medical Center

For physicians, continuing professional development is a must. It keeps them up to date on advances in medicine and technology, and staying current is critical to delivering the highest quality care to patients. At RUMC, we help our physicians access a wide range of continuing medical education (CME) opportunities so they're always on the leading edge.

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Our Videos

Close to You

We are always searching for new ways to tell your story. Here are a few of our videos showcasing our commitment to you.

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In recent U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital rankings, Richmond University Medical Center ranked highest on Staten Island in patient safety and these adult specialties:

  • Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Gynecology
  • Urology

Charline Falletta

“The Department of Laboratory Medicine has a staff of seasoned and dedicated professionals. Our family of pathologists, P.A.s, technologists and support staff are here every day to provide laboratory services for your family.”

Charline Falletta
Laboratory



Grace Lehan

“You can never put a price on compassion, caring, knowledge, integrity and expertise. That is what you will find here at RUMC. We are dedicated to being your number one advocate, always.”

Grace Lehan, RN, BSN
Staff Nurse in RUMC's Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Dr. Frederick Sabido

"We use cutting-edge technology that makes sense because we really care about patient outcomes. We don’t use robotics for routine minimally invasive procedures that are done faster by our experienced laparoscopic surgeons."

Dr. Frederick Sabido
Invasive Surgery



Vittorio E. Rotella, MD

"RUMC is a solid community hospital whose roots run deep, where the minute you walk in the door you are treated like family."

Vittorio E. Rotella, M.D.
Associate Chairman of Surgery, Chief of Vascular Surgery, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Paulette Wolny, P.A.-C.

"People should come to RUMC because we treat you like family. The people are highly trained here, and we treat patients with respect and compassion. It's an excellent place to work."

Paulette Wolny, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Surgery Department


Felicia Colamarino

“I’ve always had great experiences at RUMC. The nurses are so compassionate. I had one of my sons there, and I also had shoulder surgery there. Everyone told me I had to go to Manhattan. I said I’d rather stay here.”

Felicia Colamarino
Patient

Dr. Teresa Lemma

"RUMC is where you go to receive competent, compassionate care from a team of highly skilled indviduals who care for you like family. "

Dr. Teresa Lemma
Nursery


Jean-Pierre Barakat, MD, PhD, MPh

“We treat the whole person, not just the disease. We are close to our patients; we serve them intelligently and with the utmost care, regardless of socioeconomic status.”

Jean-Pierre Barakat, M.D., Ph.D., MPh
Member of Faculty Practice
Richmond Care Hospitalist Service

Thomas J. Forlenza, MD, FACP

“RUMC provides expert, academic cancer treatment. Our program focuses on the cancer patient and their family. We believe that the state-of-the-art approach and caring are part of the cure!”

Thomas J. Forlenza, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Director of Oncology

Kristen Netland, R.N.

"It's a great atmosphere here. You never know what's going to come in the door; every day is different. There is just great teamwork at RUMC."

Kristen Netland, RN
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department

"I've always been a part of the Staten Island community. I raised my family here. I work here and I play here.”

Joseph Motta, M.D.
Director of Urology Center of Excellence