Dawn Desiderio
Anesthesiologist
308 East 72nd Street New York New York, 10021About
Dawn Desiderio, MD, is an anesthesiologist and acting chair of the department of anesthesiology and critical care at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. She has 32 years of diversified experience in her field with extensive expertise in thoracic anesthesia and critical care. Dr. Desiderio received her medical degree at the University at Buffalo and then completed an internship at Mount Sinai Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Education and Training
MD at the University at Buffalo
Board Certification
The American Board of Anesthesiology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local- Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College -
Internships
- Mount Sinai Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and she is very interested in her patients, along with the hospital and institution as a whole.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking
Favorite professional publications
- Anesthesia Journals
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