Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone
Our pediatric experts provide the best care possible for children with conditions ranging from minor illnesses to complex, more serious conditions.
Our Team of Doctors
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Arun Chopra, MDPediatric Critical Care Specialist
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Erin L. Cicalese, MDNeonatologist
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Heda Marie R. Dapul, MDPediatric Critical Care Specialist
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Jason C. Fisher, MDPediatric Surgeon
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Keith A. Kuenzler, MDPediatric Surgeon
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T.K. Susheel Kumar, MDPediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Sandra S. Tomita, MDPediatric Surgeon
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Sourabh Verma, MDNeonatologist
Our Leadership
Medical Director | Pediatric Critical Care MedicineDr. Chopra has been caring for patients receiving ECMO support for more than 15 years. He is co-founder of the Pediatric ECMO Program at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital. He provides patient care and has published numerous journal articles on ECMO treatment and medication administration for patients on ECMO.
Surgical Director | Pediatric SurgeryDr. Fisher specializes in caring for children and infants who have congenital anomalies and is an expert in the treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He is a co-founder of the Pediatric ECMO Program at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital and is co-director of NYU Langone’s Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Program.
- EKEmily Kelley, BSN, RNProgram Manager, ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Support
Ms. Kelley is a registered nurse who manages the Pediatric ECMO Program. She works closely with Dr. Chopra and Dr. Fisher to ensure quality patient care, continuous improvement, and the long-term success of the program. She is an active member of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Coordinator Committee, collaborating with other ECMO centers to ensure the best possible care is delivered to our patients.
- FHFrederick Hill, RN, CCPDirector of Perfusion
Mr. Hill is a licensed perfusionist and registered nurse who has more than 25 years of clinical ECMO experience. This includes participating in interhospital ECMO transports. He has also provided perfusion services for children in need of cardiac surgery during volunteer missions to foreign countries. He is a fellow of pediatric perfusion through the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology.
- TBThomas Beaulieu, CCPChief Pediatric Perfusionist
Mr. Beaulieu is a board-certified and licensed perfusionist who has more than 20 years of clinical ECMO experience. He specializes in the field of pediatrics and is recognized as a fellow of pediatric perfusion through the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology.