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Paula Lester, MD, Geriatrics, Mineola, NY

Paula Lester MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine


Associate Medical Director for Transitions of Care, Sunharbor Manor; Associate Fellowship Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, NYU-Long Island; Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU Long Island School of Medicine

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  • 222 Station Plz NSte 518Mineola, NY 11501

  • Phone+1 516-663-2588

  • Fax+1 516-663-4644

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Summary

  • Dr. Paula Lester is a geriatrician in Mineola, NY and is affiliated with NYU Long Island Hospital. She received her medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. She specializes in Geriatric Medicine and is certified in Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2004 - 2005
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • As Texas’ Elderly Population Grows, Number of Specialized Care Doctors Not Keeping Pace
    As Texas’ Elderly Population Grows, Number of Specialized Care Doctors Not Keeping PaceNovember 12th, 2024
  • Slow Turnarounds Top Nursing Homes’ List of COVID-19 Testing Issues
    Slow Turnarounds Top Nursing Homes’ List of COVID-19 Testing IssuesJuly 6th, 2020
  • As States Reopen, Nursing Home Operators Can’t Assume They’ll ‘Be in the Clear Forever’
    As States Reopen, Nursing Home Operators Can’t Assume They’ll ‘Be in the Clear Forever’June 22nd, 2020
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