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Brian M. Eiss, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2013. He practices at Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates and the Irving Sherwood Wright Center on Aging, providing care for older adults while maintaining a focus on geriatric and palliative care principles. His clinical work spans inpatient medicine, geriatrics, and palliative care consultation services at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
- M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine (2008)
- B.A. from University of Pennsylvania (2004)
Dr. Eiss specializes in geriatric medicine, quality improvement, and patient safety. His research examines discharge processes, symptom management in chronic disease, healthcare disparities, and medical education innovations. He pioneered a multidisciplinary discharge timeout checklist to enhance patient education and launched a geriatrics-focused educational initiative for residents.
His publications include work on telehealth curricula during pandemics, discharge safety protocols, hospice care transitions, and symptom management disparities. These reflect expertise in medical education, quality improvement, and palliative care.
- Hartford Foundation Centers of Excellence Scholar (2013)
- Employee CARE Award (2010)
Dr. Eiss actively teaches medical students and residents, integrating geriatric principles into clinical training. He serves on quality improvement committees and has developed initiatives to reduce unnecessary handoffs and improve patient outcomes.
