Team Members
Paul Cavaluzzi, DO, CMD
Dr. Cavaluzzi completed his Geriatric training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Prior to completing his fellowship Dr Cavaluzzi worked as a hospitalist for 8 years. All together, counting both the acute and chronic care arenas, Dr. Cavaluzzi has been caring for the elderly population for 18 years.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Cavaluzzi is a certified medical director and also has been a guest speaker/panelist at various events. He has been a presenter at the Alzheimer's Association Regional Meeting of the Minds. At the meeting he spoke about how to treat the behavioral symptoms associated with dementia.
Dr. Cavaluzzi has also been a guest panelist for The Rockland County Center for the Aging. He was a panelist at their Elder Abuse event and Caregiver Support Symposium.
Dr. Cavaluzzi is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Publications:
Montefiore Comprehensive Care for Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures(2016, Roe, John; Merwin, Sara; Cavaluzzi, Paul; Horn, Wanda)
Prostate Cancer Screening in the Long Term Care Setting(2013, Paul J Cavaluzzi, DO , Roy J Goldberg, MD, CMD)
Dr. Sharon Bronner, DNP
Dr Bronner is a geriatric certified nurse practitioner with over twenty-one years of experience. Dr. Bronner also holds certification in Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Bronner completed her geriatric training at Hunter College and earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Brandman University. She has experience caring for seniors in the home and skilled nursing facility settings.
Christine Breda, BS, MS
Chris has been a valued and trusted member of the Geriatric Medical Associates team since 2018. She serves a vital role as our practice administrator as well as providing patients and their families with care and support.
Prior to joining Geriatric Medical Associates Chris spent 24 years working for a large pharmaceutical company working across 11 different disease states including cardiovascular disease, infectious disease and immunology. A lifelong dedication to medicine and a passion for serving patients allows Chris to utilize her breath of experience in a way that truly makes a difference each day.
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