Moshe Kupferstein Pediatrician
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated pediatric professional with expertise in caring for children with complex medical conditions. Proven ability to respond immediately with an effective solution-focused mindset in emergency situations. Extensive experience leading teams to build a healthy work environment, resulting in improved employee relations and patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director
Children's Specialized Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Medical Director for the Long Term Care at Children's Specialized Hospital, with facilities in Mountainside, NJ and Toms River , NJ
- Provide complex care coordination and clinical care for children with high level of medical complexity and/or acuity.
- I supervise mid-level clinician staff
Administrative Medical Director
Maimon Care
07.2021 - Current
- As administrative medical director, I am responsible for development of new facilities in both NY and NJ, including pediatrics and covid support to the clinical staff, interaction with HHS and state/Local DOH
- Maimon care opened two facilities in 2021, and I was responsible for ordering supplies, interviewing and credentialing providers, and regulatory compliance
- I handle the VFC program as well as the Monoclonal antibody program- including HHS report Lab director- Maimon Care is a moderate complex lab with in house PCR
Section Editor
Medstudy
02.2021 - Current
- Updated the behavioral medicine section of the medstudy board review program-upcoming 10th edition
- This included the review and update of the core chapter, as well as the Q/A and review sections to reflect MOCA objectives.
Medical director of pediatrics
Parcare Community Health Center
07.2020 - Current
- responsible for training and development of pediatrics across all Parcare facilities creating new protocols for infectious diseases and mental health and responsible for their implementation
- Improved quality for acute care pediatrics as well as mental health issues- specifically children with ADHD and Pandas
- saw both well patients and acute care patients
- As part of the Covid team, I was proficient at handling the covid vaccine and monoclonal antibody programs across all facilities, as well as mass covid testing programs
- I was the physician responsible for Parcare’s Camp program- diagnosed and treated multiple children offsite, including minor procedures
- joined the Parcare Compliance team in 2021, and ensured that programs at parcare are run in accordance to both state and local regulations.
Pediatrician
Williamsburg Pediatrics
04.2019 - 07.2020
- I was the primary doctor for a new office branch in Monroe , NY
- Cases vary from ear infections, pharyngitis , to diagnosing diabetes and PANDAS
- I trained the physician assistants, as well as the medical assistants
- I worked with the administration on PCMH credentialing and I followed up on the medically complex children
- I was responsible for the lab: Both the training aspects ( we have in house phlebotomy) and following up on lab results
- I have Increased mental health awareness at well visits, particularly when seeing adolescents
- I developed new patient handouts related to well visits
- Started Nursery hospital program, aug 2016
- Assess newborns; admit and discharge babies in a level 1 nursery assess and manage GBS+, hemolytic anemia and other routine newborn care coordinate with other medical providers for high risk children
PARTNERS PEDIATRICS
06.2018 - 02.2019
- I enjoyed a mental health focus within my patient panel , I assessed and treated for ADHD, depression; and coordinated with specialists as needed for bi-polar disorders and catatonia
- Was responsible for following up labs and imaging results for my patient panel
- Worked in 2 different office settings for a more diverse patient base
- Managed acute care emergencies and transfer to ED as needed
Pediatrics Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Provide direct medical care for children in inpatient and outpatient
- Lead the care for its own panel of pediatric patients in the outpatient unit
- Key Accomplishments:
- Lead and supervise the neonatal and pediatric inpatient units and the pediatric and neonatal ICU teams to ensure optimum care and services are offered to patients and the team culture remains positive and productive
- Remain solution-focused to provide care for children with medically complex conditions and dependencies on technologies including ventilators and feeding tubes
- Maintain critical thinking, a level mindset, and time management while caring for patients with Hunter’s, SMA, and Lumiere’s disease in PICU simultaneously
- Collaborate with the bone marrow team at Memorial Sloan Kettering, an oncology hospital, for one month and will return to supervise the general pediatric oncology team
- Care for individuals in outpatient units for basic preventative care, sick visits, and specialty clinics with an emphasis on obesity, development, hypertension, and mental health.
Assistant Manager
Women's League Community Residences
02.2007 - 07.2011
- Led 10 to 15 weekend counselors for the direct care of 12 children with developmental disabilities
- Trained staff on medical care including administering medications via G-Tube, percussion vests, cough assists, CPR, First Aid, and the use of an AED
- Coordinated the logistics for hospital care during weekend medical emergencies for complete patient care
- Key Accomplishments:
- Collaborated effectively with nurses, social workers, MSC, and other professionals for comprehensive care of children
- Led the immediate response to medical and non-medical emergencies to ensure safety and health of clients
- Created a life skills program, resulting in increased independence and quality of life for children and teenagers.
Children's Counselor
Women's League Community Residences
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Provided direct medical care for children with developmental disabilities in a group home
- Promoted the development of gross and fine motor skills, as well as life skills
- Key Accomplishments:
- Communicated with and provided guidance to ensure the children received parental-like care, as it was not available from the biological family.
Education
No Degree -
Reach Institute
2021
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State College
Newark, NJ06.2009
Post-Degree Certificate - Palliative Care.
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA04.2025
Skills
- Areas of Expertise include:
- Leadership
- Pediatric Mental health
- Emergency Response
- Neonatal & Pediatric Care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pediatric airways and ventilation
- Complex Medical Conditions
- Substance abuse issues
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Medical Director
Children's Specialized Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Administrative Medical Director
Maimon Care
07.2021 - Current
Section Editor
Medstudy
02.2021 - Current
Medical director of pediatrics
Parcare Community Health Center
07.2020 - Current
Pediatrician
Williamsburg Pediatrics
04.2019 - 07.2020
PARTNERS PEDIATRICS
06.2018 - 02.2019
Pediatrics Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant Manager
Women's League Community Residences
02.2007 - 07.2011
Children's Counselor
Women's League Community Residences
10.2006 - 02.2007
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State College
No Degree -
Reach Institute
Post-Degree Certificate - Palliative Care.
Harvard University
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