160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York  10960-1998
(845) 348-2000
www.nyackhospital.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              CONTACT:  Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
DATE:  January 8, 2008                                  PHONE: 845.348.2773

Howard Feldfogel Appointed Director,
Department of Medicine at Nyack Hospital

Nyack Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard Feldfogel, DO, as the Director of the Department of Medicine. 

Dr. Feldfogel joined the Nyack Hospital Medical Staff in 1992 following his residency and Chief Residency in Internal Medicine at The Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey.  He attended the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is a partner at Clarkstown Medical Associates, located in New City.  Dr. Feldfogel has served as Chief for the Section of Internal Medicine, President of the Medical Staff and as a member of the Medical Executive Committee at Nyack Hospital.  Dr. Feldfogel is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 

In this position, Dr. Feldfogel will provide medical leadership to the Department of Medicine at Nyack Hospital, ensuring the quality of care provided by the members of the Department.  Dr. Feldfogel can be reached at 845.348.2634. 

Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY.  Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. For additional information, please visit our web site at www.nyackhospital.org.