Dr. Cohen is the medical director and chairman of Emergency Services at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall in Newburgh, NY.

Dr. Wazir is an ECFMG-certified international medical graduate from Pakistan. Dr. Wazir is currently applying for a residency position in emergency medicine.

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