Class Notes
The 00s
Kira Geraci-Ciardullo, M.D., M.P.H. ’07, was re-elected vice speaker of the Medical Society of the State of New York. She is also an adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics at NYMC.
The 90s
Hurrah’s Nest: Memories of a Money Trader is the latest book written by Barbara A. Kennedy, M.P.H. ’96. Ms. Kennedy worked on Wall Street for more than 20 years prior to attending NYMC. The book discusses a character with mental illness and its etiology and outcome and explores the bio/psycho/social/spiritual issues of relationships.
The 80s
Victoria T. Crescenzi, M.D. ’89, retired from the U.S. Navy in September 2009 after 20 years of service. She is currently a developmental/behavioral pediatrician at Bremerton Naval Hospital in Washington State. She is married to Peter C. Carlo and they have two children.
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) awarded Michael Fredericson, M.D. ’88, the Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR) Legacy Award and Lectureship. Dr. Fredericson is professor and director of PM&R sports medicine in the Department of Orthopedics at Stanford University and fellowship director for Stanford Sports Medicine. The award recognizes an individual who has advanced musculoskeletal physiatry through clinical care, education, service or research.
Leona Borchert, M.D. ’87, is a medical director for oncology medical affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in Ridgefield, Conn. As a senior medical reviewer for the oncology division, she ensures that all oncology information, including television commercials that are directed toward health care providers and patients, is medically accurate and meets FDA regulations.
Steven J. Litman, M.D. ’87, was named to Castle Connolly’s top doctors for pain management.
David Gross, M.D. ’84, his son Joshua A. Gross, a medical student, and two colleagues were co-authors of paper, “Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma to the Skin Staining Positive With HMB-45,” published in the February 2012 issue of the American Journal of Dermatopathology.
Rebecca Steckel, M.D. ’83, reports her oldest son is enrolled at Ramapo College of New Jersey, her second son is in 11th grade at Hillel Yeshiva High School in Ocean Township, N.J., and her youngest daughter just started high school there.
William C. Reha, M.D. ’81, is president of the Virginia Urologial Association, speaker of the house of the Medical Society of Virginia, member of the board of trustees at Strayer University and has a full-time private practice in urology in Woodbridge, Va.
The 70s
Nicholas Bonvicino, M.D. ’79, is leaving Horizon BCBS of New Jersey after 14 years as senior medical director to start a private health care consulting company, NB Healthcare Advisors, LLC, to assist providers in the development of accountable care entities.
Scott Cutler, M.D. ’77, continues to practice adult psychiatry in Worcester, Mass., and New York City. His daughter, Beth Cutler Freedman, M.D. ’06, recently achieved board certification in general surgery and is currently a fellow in breast surgical oncology at Beth Israel Medical Center/St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York.
Nicholas V. Polifroni, M.D. ’77, chief of orthopedic surgery at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut, received the hospital’s Tracey Award for leadership, character, community service involvement and clinical skill.
Michael J. Bronson, M.D. ’76, was appointed vice chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
William Wickemeyer, M.D. ’75, was named Cardiovascular Services Physician Leader at Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines, where he is responsible for implementing key organization-wide strategies, programmatic decision making, and communication and collaboration with medical staff.
The 60s
Richard Fogler, M.D. ’68, chairman emeritus of the Department of Surgery, chief medical officer and designated institutional official at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, in Brooklyn, N.Y., writes, “The glimmer of retirement is in sight and the warmth of ‘Zayde-hood’ is approaching.”
Morton Meltzer, M.D. ’65, is still working full-time in psychiatry but gave up family medicine and urgent care.
Stephen T. Batthany, M.D. ’64, resides in Lake Worth, Fla., and is awaiting an appointment as assistant clinical professor of family medicine. He recently spoke with Ira Raff, M.D. ’64, and Robert Lieberman, M.D. ’62, and will attend the 50th reunion.
Stanley Ostern, M.D. ’60, is happily retired in Santa Barbara and enjoying his 11 grandchildren. He underwent aortic valve replacement surgery several months ago and is happy to report that he is able to play tennis six days a week. “Not bad for someone who just had his 77th birthday,” he writes. He is involved in a program that teaches troubled youth about the Holocaust, and he would enjoy hearing from classmates.
The 50s
Ronald Pion, M.D. ’56, continues to offer strategic advice to early stage companies that use innovative and disruptive technologies, such as Health Nuts Media.
Page updated: August 14, 2012