School of Health Professions Faculty

Joanne S. Katz, PT, DPT, PhD

Chair and Associate Professor
Physical Therapy

• joanne.katz@downstate.edu

David Kaufman, PhD, FACMI

Clinical Associate Professor
Health/Medical Informatics

• dave.kaufman@downstate.edu
• (718) 270-4757

Nancy Kline, PhD, OTR, BCG

Assistant Professor, Part Time
Occupational Therapy

• nancy.kline@downstate.edu
• (718) 270-7730

Yanlu Li, BS, RDMS, RVT

Clinical Assistant Professor | Co-Clinical Coordinator (Abdomen, Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Diagnostic Medical Imaging

• Yanlu.Li@downstate.edu
• (718) 270-7780

Samy McFarlane, MD, MPH, MBA

Professor
Physician Assistant Program

• samy.mcfarlane@downstate.edu

Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed. D., PA-C

Professor and Former Dean
Physician Assistant Program

• Dawn.Morton-Rias@downstate.edu

Efekona Nuwere, Ed.D, OTR/L

Chair and Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
School of Health Professions

Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, ATP, FAOTA

Assistant Professor
Admissions Coordinator
Occupational Therapy Program

• vikram.pagpatan@downstate.edu

Edward Perchik, MBA, PA-C

Clinical Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Program

Yosefa Pessin, DHSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

Chairperson and Associate Professor
Diagnostic Medical Imaging

• yosefa.pessin@downstate.edu
• (718) 270-7717

Natasha N. Roberts, BS, MA, MBA

Program Administrator
Physician Assistant Program

• Natashan.Roberts@downstate.edu

Edison Ruiz, MPH, PA-C

Assistant Professor/ Clinical Coordinator
Physician Assistant Program

• Edison.Ruiz@downstate.edu

Joyce S. Sabari, PhD, OTR, FAOTA

Professor Emeritus
Occupational Therapy
School of Health Professions

• joyce.sabari@downstate.edu

Richard Sabel, MA, MPH, OTR, GCFP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Part Time
Occupational Therapy

• richard.sabel@downstate.edu
• (718) 270-7732

Roslyn Sofer, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS

Lecturer
Physical Therapy

• ptizme@gmail.com