
Michael J Nesheiwat MD
Emergency Medicine
Health Commissioner-Putnam County, NY Police Surgeon-Putnam County Sheriff's Dept. Faculty-New York Medical College Chief Coroner- Putnam County NY Nuvance/ Northwell Board member
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2424 Route 6Brewster Carmel Prof BldgBrewster, NY 10509
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Nesheiwat is a family medicine specialist based in Brewster, NY, with extensive experience in wellness and primary care. He completed his residency and chief residency in family medicine at New York Medical College at St Joseph's Medical Center. Dr. Nesheiwat currently serves as the Health Commissioner for Putnam County, NY, and holds positions as Chief Medical Officer at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office & Correctional and as Chief Coroner at Putnam County. He has been an attending physician at Putnam Hospital since 1992. Dr. Nesheiwat has been recognized with several awards, including the NYS Public Health Works Honor Roll, NYS Assembly Citation, and Community Champion Award.
Education & Training
New York Medical College at St Joseph's Medical CenterChief Residency, Family Medicine, 1988 - 1989
New York Medical College at St Joseph's Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1986 - 1989
Brooklyn Hospital CenterInternship, Preliminary Year, 1985 - 1986
Universidad Autonoma de GuadalajaraClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1991 - 2027
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine- NYSACMEBoard cert.
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- NYS Public Health Works Honor Roll NYS DOH, 2021-2022
- NYS Assembly Citation 94th Assembly district-, 2019
- Community Champion Award Orange County Executive, 2017
Press Mentions
In the Hudson Valley, Just 45 Miles Separates Top and Bottom of New Public Health RankingsApril 13th, 2023
Putnam County Takes Top Spot Among Healthiest Counties in New YorkApril 6th, 2023
PCDOH Uncovers Community Health Risks, Focuses on Heart Health This FebruaryFebruary 4th, 2022
Grant Support
- Public Health Infrastructure awardNYS DOH2023–2027
Committees
- Board of Director, Nuvance Health 2005 - 2023
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- putnam county nyhttp://putnamcountyny.gov
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