Kathie Ann Joseph
About Kathie Ann Joseph
Kathie Ann Joseph is a Professor specializing in Breast Cancer Surgery at NYU Langone Health, where she also serves as Vice Chair for Diversity and Health Equity for the Department of Surgery and Transplant Institute.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Kathie Ann Joseph is currently serving as a Professor at NYU Langone Health. She has been holding this position since 2021. In addition to her professorship, she fulfills the role of Vice Chair for Diversity and Health Equity for the Department of Surgery and Transplant Institute. Her dual roles underscore her significant contributions to both academic and administrative facets of healthcare.
Prior Roles at New York University School of Medicine
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Kathie Ann Joseph worked at New York University School of Medicine from 2010 to 2021. She was an Associate Professor of Surgery and Population Health and served as Chief of Breast Surgery. During this tenure, she was based at Bellevue Hospital, a part of NYU Langone Health, where she made substantial contributions to the field of breast cancer surgery and population health.
Background in Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center
Kathie Ann Joseph's career in surgery began at Columbia University Medical Center, where she was an Assistant Professor of Surgery from 2002 to 2010. Her eight-year tenure at Columbia contributed greatly to her expertise in surgical procedures and academic knowledge, setting a strong foundation for her later roles in breast cancer surgery.
Educational Background in Medicine and Public Health
Kathie Ann Joseph earned her MD and MPH degrees from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, respectively. She completed these programs concurrently from 1991 to 1995. This dual-degree education provided her with a robust foundation in both clinical medicine and public health, equipping her for a comprehensive approach to patient care and research.
Early Education and Sociology Degree from Harvard University
Before pursuing her medical degrees, Kathie Ann Joseph studied Sociology at Harvard University, where she achieved an AB from 1987 to 1991. This early academic background in sociology offered her a unique perspective on patient care, integrating social determinants of health with clinical practice. She completed her high school education at Stuyvesant High School from 1984 to 1987.