Isaac Dapkins, MD, Faap, Aahivs
About Isaac Dapkins, MD, Faap, Aahivs
Isaac Dapkins, MD, FAAP, AAHIVS, serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone and holds multiple leadership roles within the NYU Langone Health system. He has extensive experience in healthcare delivery, policy, and administration, with a background in both clinical practice and medical education.
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Isaac Dapkins, MD, Faap, Aahivs currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone. Additionally, he holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Isaac Dapkins achieved his MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University between 1998 and 2000. He holds a Med/Peds Residency from Brown University, completed in 2004. Prior to that, he earned a BS in Biomedical Sciences from the City University of New York/ Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in 1998. His expertise includes aligning quality and revenue goals across multiple lines of business and contracts, and a profound understanding of the intersection between healthcare delivery and health insurance at a policy level.
Professional Background
Isaac Dapkins has held significant roles across various reputable healthcare institutions. He was the Chief Medical Officer at BronxCare Health System Performing Provider System, and the Executive Director at Bronx Lebanon Health Home. His extensive experience also includes serving as Medical Director at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center and attending physician roles at Montefiore Medical Center and Rhode Island Hospital.
Leadership and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Isaac Dapkins has demonstrated a versatile leadership style, combining democratic decision-making with the ability to lead through clear and intentional decisions. He has successfully created and implemented broad, complex projects addressing healthcare system shortfalls. His role often involves obtaining and deploying grants to support various healthcare initiatives effectively.