PULSE 2/20/2026: NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery Ranked Top 10 Nationally — Advancing Physician-Led Neurosurgical Care in New York
NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery Ranked Top 10 Nationally — Advancing Physician-Led Neurosurgical Care in New York Click to Enlarge Delivering high-quality neurological care while navigating workforce pressures, administrative demands, and evolving reimbursement challenges requires both clinical expertise and strong
PULSE 2/13/2026: Member Spotlight: Dr. Albert S. Hartel, Caring for Western New York’s Allergy and Asthma Patients Since 2006
Member Spotlight: Dr. Albert S. Hartel, Caring for Western New York’s Allergy and Asthma Patients Since 2006 Click to Enlarge For many New York physicians, juggling administrative demands, staffing shortages, and increasingly complex patient needs can make it difficult to provide the
PULSE 1/30/2026: Dr. Charles Lopresto Appointed Chief Medical Officer at Silvercrest Center
Dr. Charles Lopresto Appointed Chief Medical Officer at Silvercrest Center Click to Enlarge MSSNY proudly recognizes Dr. Charles Lopresto, a member since 2018 and Councilor of the Organized Medical Staff Section, on his appointment as Chief Medical Officer and Director of
PULSE 1/23/2026: Dr. Hari Shukla Receives Key to the City of New York
Dr. Hari Shukla Receives Key to the City of New York Click to Enlarge On December 29, 2025, Dr. Hari Shukla, pediatrician, educator, humanitarian, and MSSNY member since 2019, received the Key to the City of New York from former Mayor Eric
PULSE 1/16/2026: Ramin Rak, MD, Elected Chief of Neurosurgery
Ramin Rak, MD, Elected Chief of Neurosurgery Click to Enlarge For New York physicians balancing complex clinical demands with leadership responsibilities, appointments like this underscore the importance of physician-led care within hospital systems. MSSNY is proud to congratulate Dr. Ramin Rak, an
PULSE 1/9/2026: Behind the Mask: Dr. Brian White on Discipline, Medicine, and Returning to Elite Competition
Behind the Mask: Dr. Brian White on Discipline, Medicine, and Returning to Elite Competition Click to Enlarge For New York physicians navigating demanding clinical schedules, leadership responsibilities, and the long arc of a medical career, personal passions are often placed

