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Zachary Palace, MD, Geriatrics, Bronx, NY

Zachary Julian Palace MD


CMD, FACP

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  • 5901 Palisade AveBronx, NY 10471

  • Phone+1 718-581-1495

  • Fax+1 718-581-1012

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Summary

  • Zachary Palace, MD, is a geriatric specialist based in Bronx, NY. He graduated from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1996, completed his residency in Internal Medicine, and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital. Since 2006, Dr. Palace has been the Medical Director at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale. He has experience in Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular disease, medical consulting, and nursing home care and medical direction. His recent publications address topics like post-COVID-19 brain fog and antibiotic use in nursing homes. He has received recognition such as the Choosing Wisely Champion in 2023 and a Quality Improvement Health Outcomes Award in 2015.
  • Dr. Zachary Palace featured expert on News 12

    Dr. Zachary Palace, board-certified geriatrician and medical director at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, answers questions on COVID-19 in a News 12 exclusive.

    NBC Nightly News features the Hebrew Home at Riverdale

    The Hebrew Home at Riverdale's medical marijuana program is featured on NBC Nightly News on March 11, 2017. Dr. Zachary Palace is interviewed about the program.

    News12 Bronx: Hebrew Home at Riverdale Offers Medical Marijuana Program to Elder

    The Hebrew Home at Riverdale allows its elderly residents to use medical marijuana in a program that started three years ago. Dr. Zachary Palace is interviewed.

    Segment on Elderly Depression

    NBC News 4 features innovative programs for seniors to combat depression. Dr. Zachary Palace is interviewed. April 22, 2011.

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University HospitalFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1999 - 2000
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1997 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Choosing Wisely Champion ABIM/AMDA, 2023
  • Quality Improvement Health Outcomes Award AMDA, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Recognizing Post-COVID-19 Brain Fog in Older Adults  
    Palace Zachary J, Annals of Long Term Care, 9/11/2023
  • Development of a Peritoneal Dialysis Program in the Skilled Nursing Facility  
    Palace, Zachary J, Annals of Long Term Care, 5/1/2015
  • The Frailty Syndrome  
    Palace, Zachary J, Today's Geriatric Medicine, 1/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • Utilizing Remote Dielectric Sensing to Reduce Heart Failure Rehospitalizations
    Zachary Palace, JAMDA, 6/1/2026
  • Early Identification of Acute Pulmonary Emboli Through the Use of Contact-Free Continuous Patient Monitoring
    Zachary palace, JAMDA, 4/3/2020
  • Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis in a Nursing Home Resident
    Palace, Zachary J, JAMDA, 3/1/2015

Authored Content

  • How SNFs can remove the stigma of legal marijuanaJanuary 2018
  • The Frailty SyndromeJanuary 2014

Press Mentions

  • RiverSpring Living Uses AI Companion ‘Meela’ to Combat Senior Isolation
    RiverSpring Living Uses AI Companion ‘Meela’ to Combat Senior IsolationAugust 15th, 2025
  • The Friendly Caller Who’s Helping Seniors Feel Less Lonely
    The Friendly Caller Who’s Helping Seniors Feel Less LonelyJune 14th, 2025
  • The Super SNF Comes of Age: Advanced Care Programs Expand, Yield Results
    The Super SNF Comes of Age: Advanced Care Programs Expand, Yield ResultsMay 2nd, 2023

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