LENORE JASMINE BRANCATO, M.D., FA.C.R., F.A.C.P.

1044 Northern Boulevard

Roslyn, New York 11576

516-484-6880 

Fax 516-484-6882

LJBMD@optonline.net

Academic Appointments

1989-2006                   Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.

Professional Appointments

2006-                           Rheumatology Practice, Andrew J. Porges, MD, PC, Roslyn, New York

1999-2006                   Rheumatology Practice, D*O*C*S, New York, NY.

1993-1998                   Rheumatology Practice, Gramercy Park Physicians, P.C.

1992-1993                   Rheumatology Practice, Colin and Bernstein, P.C.,

1989-1992                   Associate Attending, Division of Rheumatic Diseases, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopedic Institute, New York, New York.

1989-1992                   Director, Lyme Disease Center at the Hospital for Joint Diseases.

1991-1992                   Physician Coordinator, Comprehensive Arthritis Management Program, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York.

1987-1989                   Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

2006-                           Attending Physician, Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove, New York

2006-                           Attending Physician, St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York

1989-2006                   Associate Attending Physician, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopedic Institute, New York, New York.

1989-2006                   Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York.

1989-Present               Attending Physician, Beth Israel North, New York, New York.

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

1987-1989                   Fellowship, Rheumatology. New York University Medical Center, NY.

1985-1987                   Residency, Internal Medicine. Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY.

1984-1985                   Internship, Internal Medicine. Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY.

EDUCATION

1984                                        M.D., Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.

                                     B.A., Medical Science, Six year medical Program, Boston University.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

1990                             Diplomate-American Board of Internal Medicine, 112272

1992                             Diplomate-Rheumatology, 112272

1984                             Licensed in New York State-167757

HONORS AND AWARDS

1992                            Fellow, American College of Physicians

1990                            Fellow, American College of Rheumatology

1987                            Stuart Alexander M.D. Memorial Award for Outstanding House Officer, Beth Israel Medical Center

1984                            Summa Cum Laude, Boston University

1980                            Arizona State Poetry Society Contest, Third Prize

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

                                    American College of Rheumatology

                                    American Federation for Clinical Research

                                    American College of Physicians

                                    New York Academy of Science

                                    American Association for the Advancement of Science

                                    New York Rheumatism Association

                                    Massachusetts Medical Society

                                    Medical Society of the State of New York

                                    American Women's Association

NON-CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1989-2006                   Ambulatory Care Committee, Hospital for Joint Diseases

1989-2006                   Quality Assurance Committee, Hospital for Joint Diseases

ABSTRACTS

Brancato L, Skinner M, Cohen A. Amyloid precursor proteins (Prealbumin and AA

Protein) in urine from patients with amyloidosis. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 30:59,

1987.

Brancato L, ltescu S, Skovron M, Mildvan D, Winchester H: Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Related Syndromes associated with HIV infection. Clinical Research, 35:531A, 1988.

ltescu S, Brancato L, Buxbaum J, Solomon G, Winchester R: Sjogren's Syndrome associated with HIV infection. Clinical Research, 36:599A, 1988.

ltescu S, Brancato L, Gregersen P, Winchester H: Diffuse Infiltrative CD8 Lymphocytosis in HIV infection is associated with a particular subtype of HLA-DR5 Clinical Research 37:412A, 1989.

Itescu S, Brancato L, Dalton J, Perdue R, Winchester R. Phenotypic analysis of lymphocyte subsets in the diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome associated with HIV infection. Clinical Research 31 :508A, 1989.

Brancato L, ltescu S, Skovron ML, Navarette C, Solomon 0, Winchester R.

Contrasting determinants of susceptibility to Reiter's syndrome and psoriasiform

manifestations associated with HIV infection. Clinical Research 37:508A, 1989.

(Presented by Dr. Brancato at the International AIDS Conference, Montreal, June,

1989.)

ltescu S, Dalton J, Brancato L, Skovron M, Solomon 0, Winchester R. Increased circulating Gamma-Delta cells in HIV infection and in Reiter's syndrome. Clinical Research 38(2):230A. 1990.

ltescu S, Mathur U, Brancato L, Skovron M, Mildvan D, Winchester R. HLA Class I alleles influence progression to AIDS and survival in HIV infection. Clinical Research 38(2):362A, 1990.

Itescu S, Brancato L, Dwyer E,

PUBLICATIONS

Winchester R, Brancato L, Itescu S, Skovron ML, Solomon G. Implications from the occurrence of Reiter's syndrome and related disorders in association with advanced HIV infection. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, 74:89-93,1988.

Itescu S, Brancato L, Winchester R. A sicca syndrome in HIV infection: Association with HLA-DR5 and CD8 lymphocytosis. Lancet 26:466-468,1989.

Itescu S, Brancato L, Solomon G, Gregersen P, Buxbaum J, Winchester H. Diffuse

Infiltrative Lymphocytosis (DILS) in HIV infection: A Host Immune Response

Associated With HLA-DR5. Annals of Internal Medicine 112:3-10,1990.

Brancato L, Itescu S, Skovron M, Solomon G, Winchester R. Aspects of the spectrum, prevalence and disease susceptibility determinants of Reiter's syndrome and related disorders associated with HIV infection. Rheumatology International

9:1-5,1989.

Brancato, L, ltescu S, Winchester R. An overview of Reiters syndrome and related rheumatic disorders as they occur in patients with HIV infection. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine 8:15-32, 1989.

Brancato L, Reiter's syndrome: An HIV related rheumatic disorder. Innovations in Rheumatology 2:5,1989.

Brancato L, Calabrese L, Chapman S. Rheumatologic clues to the STD's. Patient Care 24:79-103,1990.

Itescu S, Mathur-Wagh U, Skovron ML, Brancato U, Marmor M, Zeleniuch-Jacquotte A, Winchester R. HLA-B35 Is Associated with Accelerated Progression to AIDS. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 5:37-45,1992.

CHAPTERS

Brancato U, and Buxbaum J. Polyarticular Arthritis. in: Robert Taylor (ed.). Difficult Diagnosis II, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1991, pg 363-372.