Lisa R Saiman, MD

Specialties:
Infectious Disease, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics


Treats Children

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Overview

Dr. Lisa Saiman is currently a Professor of Pediatrics and has served as the Hospital Epidemiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital for over two decades. Dr. Saiman is the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics’ Committee on Appointments and Promotions (CoAP) and the Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development. Her primary research and clinical interests are hospital epidemiology and healthcare-associated infections across the spectrum of healthcare, ranging from the neonatal ICU to cystic fibrosis to pediatric long-term care with a particular focus on respiratory viruses.

Academic Appointments

Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC

Administrative Titles

Chair, Committee of Appointments and Promotions, Pediatrics
Associate Vice Chair of Faculty Development, Pediatrics
Hospital Epidemiologist, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Languages

Spanish

Gender

Female

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New and Existing Patients: (212) 305-4558

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CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway
Suite BHN 106
New York, NY 10032

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Phone: (212) 305-4558



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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University
Internship: Babies & Children's Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Residency: Babies & Children's Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Fellowship: Babies & Children's Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Board Certifications

Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics

Honors & Awards

2016 Recipient, Samberg Scholar in Children’s Health
2014 Physician Champion, NYP Patient-centered Care
Awarded for leadership in Ebola Preparedness Effort and Biocontainment ICU development and staff training
2014 Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Lectureship Award
Selected by SHEA to present at IDWeek annual meeting
“Perspectives of a Pediatric Practitioner”
2014 Quality Symposium Award, NYP Healthcare System
Pediatric Surgical Care Improvement Project: Improving Perioperative Prophylaxis and Reducing Surgical Infection Rates
2009 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Richard C. Talamo Distinguished Clinical Achievement Award


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Research

For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov