MOUNT KISCO, NY – Andrew Krumerman, MD, a cardiovascular expert with more than 23 years of experience, has been appointed as director of cardiac electrophysiology at Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH). In his new role, Dr. Krumerman, who specializes in treating patients with atrial fibrillation, and ventricular arrhythmias, will lead the efforts in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, further enhancing the hospital’s reputation as a leading provider of cardiovascular care in the region.
Dr. Krumerman joins NWH from the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care. He is the former director of cardiac electrophysiology at NYC HHC Jacobi Medical Center. Dr. Krumerman specializes in complex catheter ablation procedures to treat cardiac arrhythmias. He serves on the board of directors of the CMR Institute, a non-profit provider of educational solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device professionals.
Dr. Krumerman is a professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been instrumental in pioneering various research initiatives. As a founder of the Montefiore/Einstein ECG Research Group, he focused on disparities in health care and the use of artificial intelligence to improve cardiac health care delivery. Dr. Krumerman was also one of the developers of the Pacer ID application, which allows for rapid identification of an implanted device (defibrillator or pacemaker) manufacturer based on chest X-ray imaging.
Dr. Krumerman’s achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, grants, and funded projects, including the Albert Einstein Cardiology Program Director’s Faculty Award and the AECOM Cardiology Research Board Grant for the development of an ECG machine learning database. He is a fellow of several prestigious medical societies, including the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Krumerman to our team,” said Sherri Sandel, DO, medical director at Northern Westchester Hospital. “His wealth of experience and dedication to advancing cardiovascular care through his research, innovation and mentorship align perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community.”
Dr. Krumerman received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology from the University of Michigan and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in Israel. His postgraduate training included residency at the Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in internal medicine and fellowships at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in cardiovascular medicine and at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University in cardiac electrophysiology.
