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Antonio Alfonso, MD, is vice chair of surgery and director of surgical education at Northwell Health. He specializes in head and neck endocrine surgery and sees patients with thyroid and parathyroid tumors. Dr. Alfonso’s father, a surgeon and academic, had a big influence on his son’s career choice. “My father was disciplined and ethical, and the type of doctor I wanted to be,” he says. Today, Dr. Alfonso has more than 50 years of surgical experience behind him and has trained hundreds of surgical residents. Dr. Alfonso earned his medical degree at the University of the Philippines and completed his residency in general surgery at Temple University Hospital. He continued his training with a fellowship in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He arrived at Northwell in 2017 from State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, where he was a distinguished teaching professor and Clarence & Mary Dennis chair of the department of surgery. The safe and effective surgical removal of thyroid and parathyroid tumors with excellent cosmetic results is Dr. Alfonso’s standard of care. He values team-based treatment plans and routinely works with nuclear medicine imaging specialists, endocrinologists, other head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists. They meet on a weekly basis to discuss strategies for managing especially complex tumors. Dr. Alfonso has served in numerous regional and national leadership positions; he has served as governor-at-large of the American College of Surgeons and as president of the New York Surgical Society, New York Head and Neck Society, Tri-Borough Directors of Surgery Association and president of the New York Cancer Society. Dr. Alfonso has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and textbook chapters. Earlier in his career, he was instrumental in developing bloodless surgery for cancer patients, an approach that avoids blood transfusions during procedures. He has also received the distinction of meeting the Castle Connelly Top Doctor criteria for 20 consecutive years. For Dr. Alfonso, establishing long-term relationships with his patients is one of the best parts of his job. “I really get to know people,” he says. “In fact, patients from years ago call me up—I still have the same cell phone number—asking me to see a family member. That’s the type of practice I have.”

Jacqueline Barrientos, MD, a part of Northwell Health Physician in New Hyde Park, NY, offers a range of medical services to patients seeking expert care. Situated within the vast network of Northwell Health facilities, this location provides access to primary care, specialized treatments, surgical solutions, and diagnostic procedures. The medical professionals at this establishment are dedicated to not only treating patients but also contributing to medical research, education, and community health initiatives, all geared towards enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities. At Jacqueline Barrientos, MD - Northwell Health Physician, patients can expect a blend of advanced medical treatments and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. Through a focus on innovation and collaboration, this facility strives to remain at the forefront of healthcare excellence, actively participating in clinical trials, technological advancements, and partnerships that support the holistic wellness of those they serve. With a dedication to quality care and a vision for a healthier future, this location embodies Northwell Health's mission of enhancing patient care through a comprehensive and patient-centered approach. Generated using this brand's available information

Dr. Zubair Hasan is an attending physician in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJMC) at Northwell Health. He currently serves as the Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at LIJMC, and the Associate Medical Director of the Acute Lung Injury/VV-ECMO Program at Northwell Health.Dr. Hasan is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine and is a diplomat of the National Board of Echocardiography. He has also completed ELSO Adult ECMO Certification (E-AEC). He has been the physician co-lead for the Advanced ACP Critical Care Fellowship since 2021. Dr. Hasan is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Hasan has been nationally recognized for his work on point-of-care ultrasonography, leading the POCUS initiative for medical students and members of our health system at our Center for Learning and Innovation, as well as teaching ultrasonography nationally through CHEST. He was named as a distinguished CHEST educator and was voted the subspecialty teacher of the year for the internal medicine residency at Northwell in 2022. He has several publications in critical care, acute lung injury, point-of-care ultrasonography, and COVID.Dr. Hasan graduated from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College of New York and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth before coming to Northwell in 2012 to complete his residency, chief residency, and pulmonary/critical care fellowship.