Emergency NYC
Meet the cast of Emergency NYC
Get an inside look at the highly acclaimed docuseries and learn more about Northwell's powerful system of lifesaving care.
Dr. Langer shares how his personal experiences shaped his career as a neurosurgeon.
Neurosurgeon Dr. Boockvar discusses why he became a surgeon, and the impact and importance of the Emergency NYC docuseries.
Pediatric surgeon Dr. Prince talks about his passion for helping kids and commitment to gun violence prevention.
Dr. Macri explains what it’s like to be an emergency department physician and why personalized care is vital when treating a diverse community.
Pediatric trauma surgeon Dr. Sathya talks about his work and how he became a powerful voice and advocate for gun safety.
Dr. Grodstein shares why he loves being a transplant surgeon and the amazing stories he’s encountered along the way.
Mackenzie Campese explains why she is passionate about being a SkyHealth flight nurse.
Paramedic Kristina McKoy talks about the most rewarding parts of her job.
Vicky Ulloa-Saavedra discusses why she became an EMT and how helping others has made an impact in her life.
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John Andrew Boockvar, MD
Director - Brain Tumor Center of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Vice Chairman - Neurosurgery of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
Elliot Ian Grodstein, MD
Program Director - Transplant & Hepatobiliary Fellowship
David Jonathan Langer, MD
Chairman - Neurosurgery of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
Mackenzie Campese, Flight RN, SkyHealth
MacKenzie Lee Campese is a highly trained flight nurse for SkyHealth, Northwell’s state-of-the-art emergency helicopter service. She specializes in critical care transport by helicopter or ambulance for patients of all ages. “When I was younger, my mother encouraged me to find a career that would always allow me to sustain myself and remain independent,” says Campese. “I strive to be a clinician that is strong and willing to do their best at all times—having empathy for others when they need it most.”
Kristina McKoy, Paramedic, Center for Emergency Medical Services
Kristina P. McKoy is a registered nurse with Northwell Health who was a paramedic at the time of the Emergency NYC filming. Her medical training began with a four-month certification program to become an emergency medical technician (EMT), then a 12-month certification program and an intensive hospital/ambulance internship to become a paramedic. “My interest in health care came from a family of nurses,” says McKoy. “I was inspired by hearing stories of how they supported and advocated for those who could not do it for themselves.” She adds that really listening and relating to patients “makes a tremendous difference in the care they receive and their overall experience.“
Vicky Ulloa-Saavedra, EMT, Center for Emergency Medical Services
Vicky Ulloa-Saavedra is an emergency medical technician (EMT) supervisor for Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. She previously worked for Northwell’s Center for Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), ensuring all units had their equipment, ambulances and crews ready to respond to emergencies. “Since I was young, I always felt really good helping others in their difficult moments,” she says. Ulloa-Saavedra, who volunteered for the Red Cross in Honduras before traveling to New York City in 2009, took her first EMT program in 2010 at LaGuardia Community College—knowing exactly where she wanted to take her career. “Northwell and CEMS helped me fulfill my dream—to become an EMT for New York City.”
