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5901 Palisade AveBronx, NY 10471
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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.
Education & Training
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 HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1997 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal 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
- 1 citationsLeveraging an AI-Driven Voice Companion to Enhance Mental Health in Older Adults in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings: A Feasibility Study.Zachary J Palace, Joshua Sachemechian, Nathaniel J Shams
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2026-03-01 - 2 citationsNursing home residents' experiences and perceptions of antibiotic use: A qualitative descriptive study.Eileen J Carter, Jingjing Shang, Maureen George, Christine DeForge, Grace Mackson
American Journal of Infection Control. 2023-02-01 - 11 citationsMedical Cannabis in the Skilled Nursing Facility: A Novel Approach to Improving Symptom Management and Quality of Life.Zachary J. Palace, Daniel A. Reingold
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2019-01-01
Journal Articles
- Recognizing Post-COVID-19 Brain Fog in Older AdultsPalace Zachary J, Annals of Long Term Care, 9/11/2023
- Development of a Peritoneal Dialysis Program in the Skilled Nursing FacilityPalace, Zachary J, Annals of Long Term Care, 5/1/2015
- The Frailty SyndromePalace, Zachary J, Today's Geriatric Medicine, 1/1/2014
Abstracts/Posters
- Utilizing Remote Dielectric Sensing to Reduce Heart Failure RehospitalizationsZachary Palace, JAMDA, 6/1/2026
- Early Identification of Acute Pulmonary Emboli Through the Use of Contact-Free Continuous Patient MonitoringZachary palace, JAMDA, 4/3/2020
- Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis in a Nursing Home ResidentPalace, 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 IsolationAugust 15th, 2025
The Friendly Caller Who’s Helping Seniors Feel Less LonelyJune 14th, 2025
The Super SNF Comes of Age: Advanced Care Programs Expand, Yield ResultsMay 2nd, 2023
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