Ernest Garnier

Dr. Ernest Garnier serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University since 2004, holding dual leadership roles as Director of the Internal Medicine Ambulatory Care Clinic and Site Director for the UHB Medical Ambulatory Resident Clinic. Dual board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, he brings 15+ years of academic medicine expertise spanning patient care, healthcare management, and academic administration.

His educational pathway includes:

• Undergraduate: Columbia University
• Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
• Internship & Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (dual Internal Medicine/Pediatrics)

Dr. Garnier's research concentrates on chronic disease management with specialized focus on obesity, hypertension, and diabetes within primary care contexts. His clinical work extends to hyperlipidemia, COPD, asthma, and GERD, reflecting comprehensive expertise in adult and pediatric internal medicine.

Accolades recognizing his contributions include:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society induction
• Samuel Klontz Excellence in Mentoring Award
• Medical Society of the State of New York Community Service Award

His mentoring excellence is evidenced by formal recognition and leadership in resident clinics. Dr. Garnier maintains active clinical practice at University Hospital at Downstate (Suite R), accepting new patients while advancing academic medicine through ambulatory care innovation.

As clinic director, he oversees multidisciplinary teams delivering patient-centered care within SUNY Downstate's academic health system, integrating clinical service with medical education in urban healthcare settings.