Jonathan Berkowitz

Jonathan Berkowitz has a diverse work experience in the field of emergency medicine and healthcare administration. Jonathan has served as the Medical Director for various organizations, including Northwell Health, where they led the implementation of telehealth in acute unscheduled care and designed the integration of telestroke and teleburn into the transfer referral system. Jonathan was also the Medical Director for the Center for Emergency Medical Services, overseeing a large hospital-based ambulance agency and leading innovation projects.

Berkowitz has held leadership roles at the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, where they serve as the Chief of the Division of PreHospital and Disaster Medicine. Jonathan has been actively involved in thought leadership and has been awarded several grants. Jonathan has also served as a Delegate for the New York State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee and the Vice Chair for the Westchester Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee.

In addition to their administrative roles, Berkowitz has worked as an Emergency Physician and Medical Director at Westchester Medical Center, where they managed a transfer and transport system. Jonathan has also served as a Medical Officer for the Disaster Medical Assistance Team.

Berkowitz began their career as an Emergency Medicine Resident at Harbor-UCLA Emergency Medicine Residency.

Overall, Berkowitz has extensive experience in emergency medicine, telehealth, healthcare administration, and disaster medicine. Jonathan has demonstrated leadership in implementing innovative solutions and improving patient outcomes.

Jonathan Berkowitz has a diverse education history. Jonathan obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Cognitive Neuroscience & Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University in 1997. Jonathan then pursued a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University from 1999 to 2003. Following that, they completed a Residency in Emergency Medicine at UCLA from 2003 to 2006. In 2023, Jonathan attended Hofstra University and obtained an Executive MBA degree. Additionally, they hold certifications as a Board Certified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physician and as a Board Certified Emergency Physician, both from the American Board of Emergency Medicine.