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Penelope (Chun) Lema, MD, Emergency Medicine, New York, NY

Penelope Chun (Chun) Lema MD (She/Her)


Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs Director, Emergency Ultrasound Columbia University Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine New York, NY

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  • 622 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032

  • Phone+1 212-305-2995

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Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill HospitalFellowship, Ultrasound, 2006 - 2007
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician of the Year NY ACEP, 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Renal Hemodynamics During Sympathetic Activation Following Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise  
    Schlader ZJ, Chapman CL, Benati JM, Gideon EA, Vargas NT, Lema PC and Johnson BD, Front Physiol, 1/10/2019
  • Overview of Common Errors and Pitfalls to Avoid in the Acquisition and Interpretation of Ultrasound Imaging of the Abdominal Aorta  
    Lema PC, Kim JH and St. James E, Journal of Vascular Diagnostics and Interventions, 6/24/2017

Press Mentions

  • August 2025 News from the College
    August 2025 News from the CollegeAugust 4th, 2025
  • New York ACEP-Supported Bill Would Ease ED Violence Reporting
    New York ACEP-Supported Bill Would Ease ED Violence ReportingJuly 9th, 2025
  • COVID-19 Impacts Infection Control for Diagnostic Ultrasound
    COVID-19 Impacts Infection Control for Diagnostic UltrasoundAugust 31st, 2021
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