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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 - 2023
  • 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

  • Miracle Medical Machine ECMO Makes Heroic Rescues, but Leaves Patients in Limbo
    Miracle Medical Machine ECMO Makes Heroic Rescues, but Leaves Patients in LimboJune 18th, 2019
  • Undiscovered Presents: The Magic Machine. Sept. 25, 2018
    Undiscovered Presents: The Magic Machine. Sept. 25, 2018September 25th, 2018
  • Are New York Doctors Talking to Patients About Death?
    Are New York Doctors Talking to Patients About Death?May 12th, 2016
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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