Cyril Cheriyan, MD

As a hospitalist at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, I specialize in managing patients who are admitted to the hospital with a myriad of acute medical conditions, ranging from infection to heart disease. We have all the resources and equipment needed to manage these and other illnesses, both common and complex.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, in Mineola, is a very personal place for me. I was born in this hospital, and my mother worked as a nurse here for over 30 years. My family members have been patients here. I feel as though I’ve come home, which is reflected in my approach to patient care. I treat patients like I’m treating my own family.

My goal each day is to develop initiatives to treat my patients and help lay the foundation to maintain and improve their health. When patients are discharged from my service, they leave with the appropriate medications and plans for follow-up. We also consider rehabilitation.

I enjoy educating my patients about their diagnosis and treatment in ways they can understand. I want to equip them with knowledge of what’s going on with their bodies, why they are in the hospital, their treatment plan, and any preventive measures they can take to help them stay healthy.

When you are admitted to the hospital, life essentially stops. It’s a rewarding experience to help my patients get back on their feet and home again so they can continue their fulfilling lives.