Lily Zonnoor
Brooklyn
Summary
Board-certified rheumatologist dedicated to evidence-based care of complex autoimmune and systemic inflammatory diseases, with interests in education and clinical research.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant Professor, Rheumatology
State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University
11.2025 - Current
- Mentored students, residents, fellows through research projects, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and safety.
Attending Physician, Rheumatology
NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi and Central Bronx
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised patient care teams, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
- Developed treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through integrated care approaches.
Research Assistant
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Research assistant as a volunteer on cancer progression, the treatment side effect, and cancer imaging studies.
General practitioner
Shahid Faghihi Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Practice as General Physician in emergency department, general medicine ward, and Intensive Care Unit.
Research Assistant
Nephro-Urology Research Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Research activities as a volunteer on kidney and metabolic disorders.
Education
Rheumatology Fellowship -
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
Brooklyn, NY06-2025
Internal Medicine Residency -
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY06-2023
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Shiraz, Iran01.2016
Skills
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Joint injections
- Arthrocentesis
- Research
Previous name
Seyedeh Leila Zonnoor
Certification
- American Board of Rheumatology Certificate 2025
- New York State Medical Licensure, 2024–2026
- Rheumatology Fellowship Certificate 2025
- American Board of Internal Medicine Certificate 2023
- Internal Medicine Residency Certificate 2023
- ACLS/BLS certificate 2024-2026
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification 2018
PUBLICATIONS
- Hasan A, Zaid SM, Zaveri S, Takalasingh N, Zonnoor SL, Casillas-Gonzalez J, Chandrakumar H, Tadayoni A, Sharif S, Connelly C, Soleiman A. Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Echocardiographic Findings in a Predominantly Black Population with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Failure. Critical Pathways in Cardiology, 2024 Jun 6:10–97.
- Suresh SC, Hasan A, Zonnoor SL, Anziska Y, Christopher-Stine L, Tanji K, Kabani N. Can IgG4-related disease present as isolated myositis. Neuromuscular Disorders. 2023 Jul 1;33(7):570–4.
- Chandrakumar HP, Puskoor AV, Chillumantla S, Sharif S, Mora DC, Gupta T, Tadayoni A, Zonnoor SL, Celiker P, Yakoubovitch S, Tsai A. Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease Among Predominantly Black Gout Patients. JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 2023 Jun 1;29(4):202–6.
- Freilich, M., Arredondo, A., Zonnoor, SL., McFarlane, I. M., Elevated Serum Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Disease: A Review and Potential Therapeutic Interventions. Cureus Journal. 14(3): e23582. 2022.
- Malekmakan L., Roozbeh J., Zonnoor SL., Azadian F., Sayadi M., Tadayoni A. The Comparison of Quality of Life among Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Patients. International journal of medical research and health sciences 5(4):127–132. 2016.
- Tadayoni, GM., Tavassoli, A., Esmaili, M., Zonnoor, SL., Samimi, V.. A Comparative Analysis of Depression in Diabetics and Normal Individuals. Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. 3(6): 872–883. 2014.
PRESENTATION
Hasan A., Zaidi, S., Gonzalez, JC., Tadayoni, A., Chandrakumar, H., Freilich, M., Zonnoor, SL., Corominas, A., Saleiccioli, L., McFarlane, IM. Clinical and Echocardiographic Findings in Black Heart Failure Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Presented at Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress meeting. 2021. National harbor, MD.
LANGUAGES
English Advanced
Farsi Native
Timeline
Clinical Assistant Professor, Rheumatology
State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University
11.2025 - Current
Attending Physician, Rheumatology
NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi and Central Bronx
08.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
01.2018 - 01.2020
General practitioner
Shahid Faghihi Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Research Assistant
Nephro-Urology Research Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Rheumatology Fellowship -
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
Internal Medicine Residency -
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University