NEW YORK

Occupational Health Clinical Centers
Central New York Regional Office (Serving Cayuga, Cortland, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Schoharie Counties)

6712 Brooklawn Parkway, Suite 204
Syracuse, New York 13211-2195
Clinic Founded 1989

Michael B. Lax, MD, MPH
cnyohcc@upstate.edu
Fax: (315) 431-9528
Phone: (315) 432-8899; or toll-free (800) 432-9590
Website: www.upstate.edu/cnyohcc

Southern Tier Regional Office (Serving Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins Counties)
Decker School of Nursing, Building B 
Binghamton University
Vestal (Binghamton), NY 138590
Phone: 1-800-432-9590

Adirondack Regional Office (Serving Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties)
Canton Physician and Imaging Center
39 W. Main Street
Canton, NY 13617
Phone: 1-800-432-9590

AOEC Contact
Antoinette Longo, Clinic Administrator
Patricia Rector, Outreach & Education Coordinator  
rectorp@upstate.edu
Michael B. Lax, MD, MPH, Medical Director
cnyohcc@upstate.edu
Phone: (315) 432-8899
Toll-free: (800) 432-9590
TDD: (315) 464-5769
Fax: (315) 431-9528
Website: www.upstate.edu/cnyohcc

Clinic Description
The Occupational Health Clinical Center (OHCC), which is publicly funded, serves workers in three major regions encompassing 26 counties in New York State. The regional clinics are a patient-centered resource when workers know or suspect that their symptoms are job-related. The clinics also help workers assess their medical risks if exposed to asbestos, chemicals, solvents, dust, metals, radiation or other hazards.  

Since occupational illnesses arise from workplace conditions, they are highly preventable by altering those conditions. Worksite modifications or changes in work practices may prevent further health problems. Besides clinicians trained in occupational medicine, this specialty practice is also complemented by the skills of an industrial hygienist and a social worker.

Prevention of occupational illness is part of our mission as well, through screening and monitoring programs, education in hazard recognition, health hazard evaluations and data collection regarding occupational disease.

For an appointment or more information about our services, call 315-432-8899 between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Outside of Syracuse, prospective patients may call toll free at (800) 432-9590. 

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Work-related asthma, asbestos-related disease, work-related musculoskeletal diagnoses, upper and lower extremity cumulative trauma disorder, upper airway conditions, back pain, skin conditions, work-related hearing loss.

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Groundwater Contamination, Waste Site Concern, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

General Services Provided
Diagnosis of work-related illness in workers and former workers; diagnosis of environmental related disease; pre-placement evaluations; medical surveillance; screenings; psychosocial counseling/patient support groups; industrial hygiene evaluations of workplaces; health education; expert witness testimony; case management around Workers' Compensation claims, knowing one's rights to workplace health and safety.

Specialized Services
Workplace hazard evaluations; psychological assessment; worker education; assessment of work-related hearing loss Medical director/Physician speaks Spanish and Italian, in addition to English.

Interpretation is available by prior arrangement to hearing-impaired patients. Interpretation also available by prior arrangement for those who speak little or no English.  

Staff
Michael B. Lax, MD, MPH, Physician
Rosemary Klein, C-ANP, COHN-S, Nurse Practioner
Susan Greetham, MS, RN, FNP, Nurse Practioner
Cheryl Hodgson, BS, RN, Nurse Case Manager
Berverly Hurst, LPN, Nurse Case Manager Asst.
Amy West, LPN, Nurse Case Manager Asst.
Greg Siwinski, MS, CIH, Industrial Hygienist
Antoinette Longo, Adminstator
Terri Wilson, MSW, Social Worker
Patricia Rector, Outreach and Education Coordinator

Training Offered
Community Physicians, Medical Students, Graduate Nurses, Residents, Social Work Graduate Students, Unions, Workers, and Employers

Significant Affiliations
SUNY Upstate Medical University

(Updated 2/09)

Occupational and Environmental Health Center of Eastern New York
1873 Western Avenue
Albany, New York 12203
Clinic Founded 1988

AOEC Contact
Jean McMahon, MD, Medical Director
jmcmahon@occmedgroup.com
Phone: (518) 690-4420
Fax: (518) 690-4427

Clinic Description
The Occupational and Environmental Health Center of Eastern New York is part of a statewide network of eight occupational health clinical centers partly funded through the state of New York, dedicated to the diagnosis and prevention of occupational illnesses and injuries. Board Certified occupational physicians see workers with occupational disease or injury problems. Site evaluations by a certified staff industrial hygienist are also available.

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Repetitive Trauma/Carpal Tunnel, Respiratory Problems, Related Disease, Lead Toxicity, Allergy/Asthma

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Asbestos Exposure, Chemical Exposure in Home

General Services Provided
Diagnosis of occupational/environmental-related disease, Treatment of occupational injuries/disease
Medical surveillance, Screenings (asbestos, noise, heavy metal, vibration), Industrial Hygiene evaluations of workplace, Training on specific occupational diseases for physicians, workers and employers, OSHA mandated exams

Specialized Services
Ergonomics, Repetitive Trauma, Respiratory Fit Testing, On-site Lead and Hepatitis Programs, Indoor Environmental Quality, Fungal Growth and Water Damage Investigations, Noise-related Hearing Loss

Non-Routine Tests
Urine Chromium, Nickel, Cadmium, Cyanide, Pesticide Metabolites

Staff
Mathew Caddell, DO, MPH, Physician
Nadja Kane, MSW, Social Worker
Brenda Mackesey, RN, Occupational Nurse
Jean McMahon, MD, Medical Director, Physician
Matthew Mauer, DO, Physician
John Van Raalte, CIH, Industrial Hygienist
Susan Zucker, Coordinator, Outreach and Marketing

Training Offered
Medical Students, Residents, Unions, Employers, Health Care Professionals, Graduate Students

Areas of Significant Research/Interest
Noise induced hearing loss, lead poisoning, composting/organic dust

Significant Affiliations
State University of New York (SUNY) School of Public Health, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

(Updated 08/10)

 

Mount Sinai-Irving J. Selikoff Center
Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine
1212 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1A 
One Gustave L. Levy Place
New York, New York 10029
Clinic Founded 1974

AOEC Contact
Jaime Szeinuk, MD
Robin Herbert, MD
Phone: 212-241-5555 / 212-241-0176
Fax: 212-996-0407
Clinic Appointments: 212-987-6043

Manhattan Clinical Center
1212 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1A
New York, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 241-5555
Fax: (212) 241-5658

Queens Division
Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens
23-34 30th Ave., 6th Floor
Astoria, NY 11102
Phone: (718) 278-2736
Fax: (718) 726-0215

Hudson Valley Division
Located at St. John’s Riverside Hospital
967 North Broadway, Level S1
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 964-4737
Fax: (914) 693-6493

Clinic Description
Mount Sinai-Irving J. Selikoff Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine is part of the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. It is one of eight clinical centers funded through the New York State Department of Health. The Mount Sinai Program provides comprehensive occupational health services to individuals, unions, and employers in the New York City and lower Hudson Valley regions.

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Asbestos Related Disease, Heavy Metal Intoxication

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
History of Exposures, Mucosal Irritation, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

General Services Provided
Diagnosis of occupational related disease, Diagnosis of environmental related disease, Diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity disorders, Pre-placement evaluations, Medical surveillance, Screenings, Psychosocial counseling, Industrial Hygiene evaluations of workplace, Health Education, Investigations of disease outbreaks in the workplace

Specialized Services
Ergonomic Evaluations of Work-sites, Comprehensive Occupational Lead Exposure Center, Repetitive Trauma Evaluations, Physical Therapy, Neurotoxicology, Cumulative Trauma Support Group

Staff
Stephen Levin, MD, Physician
Robin Herbert, MD, Physician
Debra Milek, MD, MPH, Physician
George Piligian, MD, MPH, Physician
Monique Breindel, MD, Physician
Jacqueline Moline, MD, MPH, Physician
Nahid Nainzadeh, MD, Physician
Philip Landrigan, MD, MSc, Physician
Aboaba Afilaka, MD, Physician
Jaime Szeinuk, MD, Physician
Elizabeth Wilk-Rivard, MD, Physician
Alice Freud, CIH, MSPH, Industrial Hygienist
Norman Zuckerman, MS, Industrial Hygienist
Paul Landsbergis, PhD, Epidemiologist
Anne Golden, PhD, Epidemiologist
Toxicologist Consulting
Susan Nobel, MSW, Social Worker
Tara Wilheim, OT, Occupational Therapist
Jonathan Dropkin, MS, PT, Robin Gillespie, MPH, Ergonomist
Bruce Noel, Financial Director
Sharon Gluck, DDS, Manhattan Clinic Coordinator
Dan Mauk, RN, DrPH Director, Queens Clinical Services

Training Offered
Accredited Occupational Medicine Residency, Community Medicine Residents, Medical Students, Unions and Employers.

Areas of Significant Research/Interest
Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremities, Occupational Lead Exposure, Asbestos Related Diseases, Occupational Lung Diseases

Significant Affiliations
New York State Occupational Health Clinic Network, AOEC, NIOSH Educational Resource Center (ERC)

Notes
Patients also seen at:
1. Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY (914) 366-3670
2. UNITE Union Health Center (UNITE Union members only)
3. Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY (718) 280-2805

(Updated 9/11)

 

New York University-Bellevue
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinic
Bellevue Hospital, Room CD349
462 First Avenue
New York, New York 10016
Clinic Founded 1991

AOEC Contact
George Friedman-Jiménez, MD
george.friedman.jimenez@nyu.edu
Shelley Zhang, MS
Phone: (212) 562-4572
Fax: (212) 562-4574

Clinic Description
The clinic is university-based and it is the only OEM clinic in the New York City public hospital system. We provide clinical OEM services that are accessible to patients and workers who utilize the public hospitals for medical care. In addition to the clinical component, we are developing OEM research and educational programs.

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Work-related Lung Diseases including Asthma, Work-related Upper Respiratory Disorders, Neurotoxic Disorders, Work-related Skin Disorders

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Indoor Air-related Complaints

General Services Provided
Diagnosis, treatment & prevention of occupational related disease, Diagnosis, treatment & prevention of environmental related disease, Medical monitoring of people working with toxic substances, Medical screening for work-related diseases, Industrial Hygiene evaluation of worksites, Occupational Health education, Medical clearance for respirator use, Consultations to labor and industry, All services available in English, Spanish, Chinese (3 dialects), Occupational Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine

Specialized Services
Work-related Asthma Evaluations, Ergonomic Evaluations, Work-site Hazard Evaluations, Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing

Non-Routine Tests
Methacholine Challenge Testing, High Resolution Chest CT, Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Nerve Conduction Velocity/EMG

Staff
George Friedman-Jiménez, MD, Physician, Epidemiologist
Esther Butler, MD, Physician
Toni Marie Sturm, MD, Physician
Susan Ortiz, MD, Physician
Shelley Zhang, MS, Health Educator
Andrea Thompson, BA, Administrator
Toxicologist Consulting**
Social Worker Referrals to Bellevue Chest Clinic social worker
**Work closely with NYC Poison Center with 10 toxicology fellows and attendings.

Training Offered
Physicians (Medical Toxicology Fellows, Emergency Physicians, Primary Care), Medical Students, Groups of workers, and Union H&S Staff.

Areas of Significant Research/Interest
Occupational Airways Disease, Upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders, Occupational disease screening by physicians, Respiratory toxicology

Significant Affiliations
NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation, NYU School of Medicine, Departments of Medicine and Environmental Medicine, NYC Poison Control Center, NY State Department of Health Occupational Health Clinic Network, National Toxicology Program, Academic Awardee of NIEHS.

(Updated 3/05)

 

Finger Lakes Occupational Health Services
2180 South Clinton Avenue, Suite D
Rochester, NY 14618
http://www2.envmed.rochester.edu/envmed/occmed/fingerlakeswelcome.html
Serving: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties.
Mail: FLOHS@urmc.rochester.edu
Clinic Founded 1987

AOEC Contact
Rathin Vora, MD, MPH, Medical Director
Karen Otto, Program Administrator
Karen_Otto@urmc.rochester.edu
FLOHS@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 244-4771
Fax: (585) 256-2271

Most Common Diagnoses
Repetitive Motion Disorders, Chemical Exposures, Musculo-skeletal Injuries, Asbestos-related Diseases, Occupational Lung Diseases, and Occupational Skin Diseases

General Services Provided
Diagnosis of occupational related disease, Diagnosis of environmental related disease, Agricultural health and injury prevention, Medical Surveillance, Independent Medical Evaluations, Screenings, Medical-legal evaluations, Consultations to labor and industry, Site visits, Preventive immunizations, Disability evaluations, Health Education on topics including: health effects of exposure to asbestos and lead, bloodborne pathogens, stress and violence in the workplace.

Specialized Services
Pulmonary, Ergonomics, Dermatology, Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Health Care Facility Occupational Services

Non-Routine Tests
Audiometry, Vision Testing; Spirometry, Qualitative and Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing, Medical Certification for Respirator Use, Lead Surveillance, Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccination.

Staff
Rathin Vora, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Physician
Frances Toohey, RN/BS COHN-S/CM
Diane Olejar, MSN, ANP, BC, Nurse Practitioner
Meredith Lee, LCSW
Donna Lawrence, MS, Industrial Hygienist

Training Offered
Medical Students, Residents

Significant Affiliations
Program of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Environmental Medicine, Division of Occupational Medicine. Member of New York State Department of Health Occupational Health Clinic Network

(Updated 09/10)

 

Comprehensive Occupational Medical Services
51 Webster Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
http://www.comsmedical.com
Clinic Founded 2001

AOEC Contact
Gordon C. Steinagle, DO, MPH, Medical Director
Gcstein@aol.com
Phone: (716) 692-6541
Fax: (716) 692-7091

Clinic Description
A Physician directed medical practice focused on providing specialized occupational health services to industry. Provides doctor to doctor privileged communication through physical examination of employee, diagnosis, diagnostic testing and definitive treatment to facilitate return to work.

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Coronary Artery Disease, Occupational Lung Disease, Musculoskeletal (CTS/shoulder strain), Hearing Loss

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Chemical Exposure

General Services Provided
Diagnosis and treatment of occupational related disease, Diagnosis and treatment of environmentally related disease, Pre-placement/Exit Physical Exams, Workers Compensation Exams, OSHA Mandated Health Exams (Lead, Heavy Metals, Asbestos, Respiratory Certification), DOT (Department of Transportation) Exams, FAA Exams (Classes I, II, and III), Drug and Alcohol Testing with a Certified MRO Review, Travel Medicine Exams/Vaccinations, Chemical Exposure/Toxicology Evaluations, Urgent Care of Work Injuries, Injury Care/Case Management, Workplace Safety Inspection, Disability Evaluations

Specialized Services
Chemical, Biological and other work related exposures, Clinical evaluations of work sites.

Non-Routine Tests
Neuropsychiatric, Beryllium, Heavy Metals.

Staff
Gordon C. Steinagle, DO, MPH, OM/IM/EM
Ronald Fine, MD, OM/IM/PM/NM
Daniel Jarlenski, BS, IH
Lisa Skalman, MA, MA
Michele Dickerson, BA, BA
Daniel Schneider, Aud
Jayne Playfair, BS

Training Offered
Safety, OSHA 1910.134/1910.95, Etc.

Areas of Significant Research/Interest
Solvent Neurotoxicity, Heavy Metals, Occupational Lung Disease

Significant Affiliations
ACOEM, SUNY at Buffalo Medical School

(Updated 03/05)


The Long Island Occupational and Environmental Health Center

1741 B North Ocean Ave.
Medford, NY. 11764
Clinic Founded 1987

AOEC Contact
Linda Cocchiarella, MD, MSc
Linda.cocchiarella@sunysb.edu
631-289-1405 FAX 631-289-1428

Clinic Description
Provide a healthy and safe workplace through customized medical care, industrial hygiene and wellness services to prevent, diagnose, and treat occupational and environmental illness.

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Diagnoses: asthma, carpal tunnel, low back pain, tendonitis, lead exposure, tick bites, and mold allergies.

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Multiple chemical sensitivity, mold allergies

General Services Provided
OSHA required exams and medical surveillance,
Acute workplace injury and illness care
Chronic work-related disability evaluations,
DOT medical evaluations
Executive medical evaluation
Hazardous waste worker evaluations
Hearing assessment
Immunizations
Impairment and disability assessments
Independent Medical Exams (IME’ s)
OSHA mandated surveillance
Injury, Pre-placement and exit exams
Return-to-work and fitness-for-duty evaluations
Spirometry and respirator fit testing
Wellness programs
Workers’ compensation evaluations and legal testimony
Worksite health promotion and wellness

Specialized Services
Industrial hygiene site visits, on site hearing tests, medical exams, and respirator fit tests

Non-Routine Tests
Methacholine challenge
Indoor air quality assessment

Staff
Physicians: Linda Cocchiarella, MD, MSc
Physicians Assistant: Susan Conaty
Nurse practitioner: Pending
Nurses: Jessica Hernandez, Theresa Nitti-Graziano
Health Education: Adam Obernauer, Jessica Hernandez, Theresa Nitti-Graziano
Industrial Hygienist: Edward Olmstead
Safety Professionals: Edward Olmstead

Training Offered
Respirator protection plan, bloodborne pathogens.

Areas of Significant Research/Interest:
Impairment, disability assessment, complex cases of causation between occupational exposure and disease determination..

Significant Affiliations
Faculty and staff are members of Stony Brook University Medical Center.

(Updated 10/10)

 

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Center
North Shore-LIJ Health System
410 Lakeville Road, Suite 107
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Clinic Founded 2010

AOEC Contact
Kenneth Spaeth, MD, MPH, MOccH
kspaeth@nshs.edu
516-465-2614
FAX 516-465-2699

Clinic Description
The Occupational and Environmental Medicine Center (OEMC) is part of the Department of Population Health at the North Shore-LIJ Health System. The OEMC provides comprehensive occupational health services to individuals, unions, and employers in the New York City and Long Island regions. The clinic provides assessment and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions resulting from hazards in the workplace and home environment. Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine evaluations of the worksite are available as are, medical monitoring and surveillance programs as well as return to work services. In addition, we offer medical-legal evaluations, workers compensation care and consultation and Independent Medical Evaluations. Educational programming and active research take place around variety of occupational and environmental health issues.

Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Work-related asthma
Upper airway conditions
Lead exposure
Asbestos-related disease
Solvent exposures
Work-related musculoskeletal diagnoses
Upper and lower extremity injuries
Repetitive strain injuries
Back pain.

Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Heavy metal toxicity (Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, Cobalt), Indoor Air Quality issues, Building Related Illness, Mold exposure, Indoor Air Quality issues.

Specialized Services
Utilization review
Independent Medical Exams
Medical-legal consultations
Asbestos surveillance exams

Non-Routine Tests
Workplace and clinical Ergonomic evaluations.
Methacholine Challenge
Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing

General Services Provided
Diagnosis of occupational injuries and illness
Diagnosis of illnesses from environmental exposures
Medical-legal evaluations
Health Education
Industrial Hygiene Evaluations
Occupational Health Screenings
Pre- and post employment exams
employee wellness strategies.

Staff by Discipline and/or Name

Physicians:
Ken Spaeth, MD, MPH, MOccH
Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc
William Lowe, MD, MPH
Penny Stern, MD

Nurses
Charlotte Wihlborg, RN

Health Education
Miranda Jones, MSH

Industrial Hygienist:
Jane Jacobson, PhD, CIH

Safety Professionals
Ergonomist Jonathan Dropkin, PhD

Training Offered
Clinical rotation for medical students, residents.

Areas of Significant Research/Interest
Asbestos related diseases; Heavy Metal exposures; solvent exposure; PCB/Dioxin exposure; workers compensation cost-drivers and interventions; Indoor Air Quality Assessment.

Significant Affiliations
North Shore LIJ Health System
Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine

(Updated 2/12)