NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn

12/17/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Nishimura, a leading expert in minimally invasive robotic lung and esophageal surgery, as chief of thoracic surgery at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn!

In her role, Dr. Nishimura will work closely with Perlmutter Cancer Center—Sunset Park, Brooklyn’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, to help expand access to high-quality thoracic oncology care across the borough. She will focus particularly on improving care for people with lung cancer and complex airway conditions. “Residents should feel confident that they can now receive the same innovative care available in Manhattan—right here in their own community” she says.

Learn more about Dr. Nishimura: https://bit.ly/44ste1J

12/12/2025

Just one month after giving birth, 37-year-old Jennifer Guadalupe-Class suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a life-threatening brain bleed caused by a ruptured aneurysm. At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, a multidisciplinary team moved quickly to save her life and reunite her with her newborn.

Following multiple emergency procedures, weeks in intensive care, and rigorous rehabilitation, Jennifer has experienced milestones such as walking independently and driving. She continues to rebuild her strength, memory, and independence and is now cherishing every moment with her son as she and her wife celebrate his first holiday season.

Read about all the teams that came together to care for Jennifer: https://bit.ly/4abXW2R

Experts at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn helped this new mom reclaim her life—and her first Thanksgiving with her baby—after a brain bleed.

12/05/2025

A collaborative program at NYU Langone, the first of its kind in New York State, eases the suffering of patients plagued by cancer treatment side effects.

11/28/2025

11/13/2025

NYU Langone hospitals received an “A” grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, joining just one percent of hospitals nationwide to receive this distinction 11 times consecutively.

The “A” rating applies to our Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, and NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk advanced from a "C" to a "B" Leapfrog grade just eight months after completing its merger with the health system.

“NYU Langone’s reputation in the communities we serve is built on a foundation of safe, top quality care, thanks to our teams who put their patients first every day,” said Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD, Dean and CEO of NYU Langone Health. “Leapfrog is one of the best barometers patients can look to in determining where to receive their care, and we are proud of these ratings. This includes NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, where the pace of improvements has been extraordinary, because of the incredible work of our teams there.”

Learn more about this achievement: https://bit.ly/43pNEIe

11/06/2025

Can you trust an expired pregnancy test? In an interview with The Bump, OB-GYN Dr. Meleen Chuang explains what happens when tests expire and offers guidance to help you get the most accurate results.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nGmfZM

10/16/2025

10/06/2025

Struggling with back pain? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common health issues in the U.S.

In BK Reader, spine surgeon Dr. Kola Jegede explains the key signs that it’s time to see a spine doctor and shares what treatment options may help you find relief. Read the interview here: https://bit.ly/3KCMjXR

Op-Ed: Back pain should not be ignored or assumed to be inevitable.

09/08/2025

Just over a year after his double lung transplant, Craig Kanarick of Cobble Hill completed ‘The Great Saunter,’ a 32-mile walk around the perimeter of Manhattan, cheered on by his pulmonary rehabilitation team at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.

“I remember crossing that finish line and realizing, ‘Wow, I truly pulled off something remarkable,’” Craig recalls. After his double lung transplant by cardiothoracic surgeons Dr. Justin Chan and Dr. Stephanie Chang in March 2024, he set his sights on completing the walk during rehab.

Congratulations, Craig! Learn how his rehab team helped him reach his goals: https://bit.ly/4lRq39J

A double lung transplant survivor crosses the finish line after walking around the entire perimeter of Manhattan. Learn more.