Rishikesh P. Dalal

Rishikesh P. Dalal, MD MPH has a diverse work experience in the medical field. Rishikesh P. is currently working as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. In this role, they have received a grant award to improve lung cancer screening and has also given a medical Grand Rounds presentation at NewYork-Presbyterian.

Prior to their current position, Dr. Dalal served as the Medical Director at Community Healthcare Network, overseeing care teams in various medical specialties. Rishikesh P. has also served as a Peer Reviewer for NEJM Catalyst and as a Member of the Opioid Advisory Group at the Greater New York Hospital Association.

Dr. Dalal has held positions at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where they served as the Medical Director for their Physician Services Division and led the pilot of telehealth virtual visits. Rishikesh P. has also been an Assistant Professor of Healthcare Policy & Research at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Other notable experiences include serving as an Assistant Clinical Instructor at Stony Brook Medicine, a Quality Improvement Consultant at Lutheran HealthCare, and conducting Outcomes Research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Additionally, Dr. Dalal has been involved in clinical research as an Empire Clinical Research Investigator at Bellevue Hospital Center through NYC Health + Hospitals.

Through their various roles and experiences, Dr. Rishikesh P. Dalal has demonstrated expertise in clinical medicine, healthcare policy and research, quality improvement, and population health initiatives.

Rishikesh P. Dalal, MD MPH attended Harvard University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree in Biochemical Sciences. Rishikesh P. then pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a focus on Health Policy and Management at Columbia University. Afterward, they attended the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and earned their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. In addition to their formal education, Dr. Dalal has obtained several certifications, including Board Certification in Obesity Medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2022, AAHIVS (HIV Specialist) certification from the American Academy of HIV Medicine in 2021, Board Certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in 2020, and Board Certification in Preventive Medicine, also from the ABMS, in 2016.