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Kenneth Prager, MD, Pulmonology, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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Pulmonology • New York, NY

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Overview of Dr. Prager

Dr. Kenneth Prager is a pulmonologist in New York, NY and is Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Ethics at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City where he Chairs the Medical Ethics Committee. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 50 years. He is experienced in asthma, chronic cough, chronic bronchitis, COPD and pulmonary infections. He has more than 40 publications and over 300 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1968 - 1972
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1969 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Columbia University Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007-2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A Machine Kept Our Patient Alive, but She Couldn’t Stay on Forever, Right?
    A Machine Kept Our Patient Alive, but She Couldn’t Stay on Forever, Right?November 22nd, 2022
  • Is Truth the Best Medicine for Dying Patients?
    Is Truth the Best Medicine for Dying Patients?October 23rd, 2021
  • Ophthalmology and Ethics in the COVID-19 Era
    Ophthalmology and Ethics in the COVID-19 EraNovember 26th, 2020
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Committees

  • Member, Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee of American College of Physicians 2021 - Present
  • Chair, Medical Ethics Committee New York Presbyterian Hospital

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hebrew, French

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kenneth Prager, Dr. Kenneth Prager, MD, Dr. K Prager, Dr. Kenneth Michael Prager