​Rekha Bhandari, M.D.

Specialty

• Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Palliative Medicine

Education

• Medical School: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, (Residency)
• Residency: North-Shore LIJ, (Fellowship)

Professional Experience

• Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine (2005-2012), Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
• Director, Division of Palliative Medicine (2012-2014), The Brooklyn Hospital Center
• Chief of Geriatrics (2012- current)
• CMO (Chief Medical Officer, Allure Group (Consortium of Nursing Homes-2012)
• Medical Director - Buena Vida Continuing Care & Rehab 2011-Corren
• Medical Director- HOPE (Home Visit Program for the Elderly)

Board Certifications

• Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Palliative Medicine

Professional Affiliations

• SUNY Downstate
• Asst. Professor @ Weil Cornell University 2009-2012

Publications

TV/Radio Appearance

• Speaker, CCLC 2014, Implementing Palliative Care in Nursing Homes

Honors/Recognitions

• UN - Speaker for GNYHA aging 2/5/15, Czech Republic event