NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island

04/03/2026

In December 2020, Lauren Barbosa underwent brain surgery at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island to remove a tumor that was affecting her speech. Nearly five years later, she completed a first-of-its-kind clinical trial aimed at redefining recovery for people with brain tumors.

Led by her surgeon, Dr. Lee Tessler, chief of neurosurgery, the study explores whether diet and exercise can improve quality of life for patients undergoing treatment. Over 12 weeks, Lauren followed a strict low-carbohydrate diet and a structured workout program, completing the study in September 2025. She’s now feeling more energetic than she has in years. “Dr. Tessler saved my life,” Lauren says. “He’s an amazing physician, and he has such a good heart.”

Read Lauren’s story ⤵️

A clinical trial at NYU Langone tests whether people treated for a brain tumor can safely participate in physical activities to improve their quality of life.

03/30/2026

03/26/2026

How are the brain, heart, and immune system connected in Alzheimer’s disease?

On a recent episode of the Progress, Potential, And Possibilities podcast, leading Alzheimer's researcher Dr. Allison Reiss discusses neuroinflammation, metabolic drivers of Alzheimer’s, and emerging pathways that may lead to new therapies.

Watch the full episode ⤵️

Dr. Allison Reiss, MD is an internal medicine physician, molecular biologist, and educator whose career sits at the critical intersection of inflammation, ca...

03/18/2026

We’re expanding access to advanced imaging and specialty care on the East End with the opening of NYU Langone Radiology—Ambulatory Care Riverhead.

Located at 893 East Main Street, this new center offers state-of-the-art imaging—including MRI, CT, X-ray, breast cancer screening, and bone density testing—along with specialty services such as cardiology.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rFCGHE

At NYU Langone Radiology―Ambulatory Care Riverhead, we provide mammography, CT and MRI scans, ultrasound and X-ray imaging, and bone density testing.

03/13/2026

We were proud to sponsor the Oceanside Library’s 13th annual Dr. Seuss and Friends Day last weekend, a celebration of literacy, learning, and community 📚

Hundreds of children and families attended, enjoying programming on health literacy, emotional regulation, interactive activities, and a photo booth hosted by the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island.

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! Swipe ➡️ to see highlights from the day.

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

12/23/2025

Santa—also known as Levittown resident Larry Burke—has plenty to be thankful for this holiday season after the cardiology team at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island saved his life just in time for Christmas.

When Larry learned his heart valve needed to be replaced just before Thanksgiving, he worried he wouldn’t be able to spread holiday cheer to children in our pediatric unit this year. He turned to interventional cardiologists Dr. Darko Boljevic and Dr. Richard Schwartz, who performed a minimally invasive valve replacement that got him back in his Santa suit in record time.

“What I’m most grateful for is to still be here with my wife, my kids, and my grandkid,” Larry says. “On the way home from the hospital, my wife joked about how NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island saved Santa’s life.”

Watch ABC7NY's coverage of Larry’s recent visit with patients, plus a reunion with his care team: https://7ny.tv/4qhzqSw

Larry Burke returned to NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola on Wednesday, where he's been delivering toys to sick kids for the last five years.

12/18/2025

Robotic surgery has transformed minimally invasive procedures, helping patients recover faster and with less pain. Now, the technique is entering a new era with single-port robotic surgery.

Rather than making several incisions, surgeons can perform complex procedures through just one small opening. At NYU Langone Health, single-port robotic surgery is already being used in urologic, thoracic, and colorectal surgeries, as well as procedures for living kidney donors.

At NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, two surgeons are pioneering the use of this technology. Dr. Tara Martinez is one of only two physicians in New York State certified to perform colorectal surgery with the technique, and Dr. Anthony Corcoran is the only surgeon on Long Island offering a specific type of kidney tumor removal with single-port surgery. He’s also performing single-port transvesicle prostatectomy, a procedure where part or all of the prostate gland is removed through an incision in the bladder.

Curious how it works? Watch Dr. Martinez and Dr. Corcoran walk through the process, and learn more about how we’re leading the way on Long Island: https://bit.ly/3L3xr5k

12/05/2025

Amy Scolieri was first diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2010, but she was diagnosed again in 2023 after 13 years of remission. This time she turned to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island for her care, where our Symptom Management Program—the first of its kind in New York State—helped her manage disruptive side effects from her treatment.

Learn more about our Symptom Management Program and Amy’s story: https://bit.ly/3Y54o48

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.