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Howard Finger, DO, Internal Medicine, Roosevelt Island, NY

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Internal Medicine • Roosevelt Island, NY

Clinical Ethics Consultant at Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center and at Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility

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  • Office

    900 Main St
    Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

Summary

  • Howard Finger, DO, is an internal medicine specialist based in Roosevelt Island, NY. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978 and completed his residency in internal medicine at NYU Langone Hospital-Long island in 1982. Currently, he serves as an attending physician, clinical ethics consultant and utilization review/quality assurance physician advisor at Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, and at Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility where he is also president of the medical staff. His contributions to healthcare include publications on topics such as healthcare equity, end-of-life decision-making, and COVID-19, showcasing his engagement in medical ethics and quality improvement. Dr. Finger has received multiple awards, including for his work in performance and quality improvement in post-acute care settings. On March 14, 2025, Dr. Finger will be receiving the 2025 Clinician of the Year Award from the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

Education & Training

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island
    NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island PGYI, II, and III Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 1979 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Health Care Quality and Mangment
    American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review PhysiciansHealth Care Quality and Mangment

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2025 Clinician of the Year Foundation for Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Care Medicine, 2025
  • Awardee at Doctor’s Day Celebration for contributions to Coler Rehabilation and Nursing Care Center NYC Health + Hospitals, 2023
  • Excellence in Performance Improvement Award for Post-Acute Care (Co-leader of PI project Reduction of Non-Beneficial Life-Sustaining Treatments in a Nursing Home Setting New York City Health + Hospitals, 2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Advancing Health Care Equity: A Memory Care Unit in a Large New York City Public Nursing Home  
    Howard J. Finger, D.O. and Deepa Vinoo, RN, DNP, Caring For The Ages, 6/2024
  • Life-Sustaining Treatment Decisions for Unbefriended Nursing Home Residents: Application of a Clinical Ethics Algorithm in Conjunction With the MOLST Form  
    Howard J. Finger, Cheryl A. Dury, Giorgio Sansone, Sherry Humphrey, and Nancy Neveloff Dubler, NYS Bar Association Health Law Journal, 1/2020
  • Life Sustaining Treatment Decisions for Unbefriended Nursing Home Residents: Application of a Clinical Ethics Algorithm  
    Howard J. Finger, DO et al., New York State Bar Association Health Law Journal, 10/2018

Other

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Howard J. Finger Named 2025 Clinician of the Year by the Foundation for Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Care Medicine
    Dr. Howard J. Finger Named 2025 Clinician of the Year by the Foundation for Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Care MedicineFebruary 13th, 2025
  • Coler’s Longest Serving Physician Remains an Innovator
    Coler’s Longest Serving Physician Remains an InnovatorMay 9th, 2023
  • NYC Health + Hospitals' Decision Tool Improves Quality of End-of-Life Care
    NYC Health + Hospitals' Decision Tool Improves Quality of End-of-Life CareDecember 6th, 2018
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Committees

  • Member, Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association Ethics Subcommittee 2021 - Present
  • Co-Chair Person, New York City Health + Hospitals Bioethics Council 2019 - 2022

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP)
    Fellow
  • Empire State Bioethics Consortium (ESBC)
    Member
  • Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed)
    Member

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