NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn

01/28/2026

We’re excited to announce that Anirban Maitra, MD has been appointed the new director of Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone.

A pre-eminent physician-scientist whose work has widely influenced the field of pancreatic cancer research, Dr. Maitra joined NYU Langone in August 2025 as co-director of our Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Center, which brings together the collective expertise of our GI cancer experts to deliver care for patients with GI cancer or precancerous conditions. Prior to joining NYU Langone, he served as the inaugural scientific director of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where his work focused on early detection and biomarker development, two key avenues for effective cancer treatments.

“Dr. Maitra is a proven leader in oncology, and his experience guiding integrated, multidisciplinary teams makes him an outstanding choice to direct Perlmutter Cancer Center,” says Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, Dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and CEO of NYU Langone Health. “He brings a strong record of clinical and scientific achievement, a deep commitment to advancing cancer research, and the vision needed to help drive Perlmutter Cancer Center’s continued growth and impact on patients and families.”

“I am both humbled and excited to accept this opportunity to lead the Perlmutter Cancer Center,” Dr. Maitra says. “The integrated nature of this institution gives us so many opportunities to develop our understanding and agility to more rapidly develop new cancer therapies.”

Learn more about Dr. Maitra: https://bit.ly/4rl4BwR

01/19/2026

For Brooklyn resident Idiatou Diallo, finally getting answers changed everything. After months of worsening symptoms and visits to emergency departments and physicians across the borough, she was eventually diagnosed with advanced non-Hodgkin lymphoma at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn and began immediate, multidisciplinary cancer care.

Her experience reflects a decade of transformation at the hospital following its merger with Lutheran Medical Center, which has resulted in expanded access to high-quality specialty care close to home for Brooklyn residents.

Learn more about Idiatou's story: https://bit.ly/4qms6oZ

Brooklyn resident Idiatou Diallo was recently treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, which 10 years ago joined NYU Langone Health.

01/10/2026

After 72-year-old Richard Sabbagh stepped out of the shower one day, he felt a sudden sensation in his brain and weakness on his left side that struck without warning. His son Robert immediately recognized the signs of a stroke, called 911, and within minutes he was en route to NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.

There, a multidisciplinary team was ready for Richard’s arrival and sprung into action to administer treatment the moment he was rolled into the emergency department. Within hours, his symptoms had improved, and he was discharged home two days later without the need for major rehab.

“This was a textbook example of how our multidisciplinary approach—spanning neurology, emergency medicine, radiology, nursing, and therapy—sets us apart,” says Dr. Matthew D. Sanger, the vascular neurologist who oversaw Richard’s care. “We work together seamlessly to achieve the best patient outcome.”

Read more about Richard’s story and our Brooklyn stroke team’s approach to coordinated, lifesaving care: https://bit.ly/4btqO70

A rapid NYU Langone—Brooklyn response and treatment with the medication tenecteplase (TNK) saved 72-year-old Richard Sabbagh’s life after a stroke. Learn more.

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