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Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine
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About Me
Dr. Surafel Tsega is interested in the intersection of technology and medicine, particularly in ways that make medicine more efficient. In particular, he is interested in ways to improve transitions of care. Dr. Tsega is a Hospitalist Doctor for the Division of Hospital Medicine.
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Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
About Me
Dr. Surafel Tsega is interested in the intersection of technology and medicine, particularly in ways that make medicine more efficient. In particular, he is interested in ways to improve transitions of care. Dr. Tsega is a Hospitalist Doctor for the Division of Hospital Medicine.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
About Me
Dr. Surafel Tsega is interested in the intersection of technology and medicine, particularly in ways that make medicine more efficient. In particular, he is interested in ways to improve transitions of care. Dr. Tsega is a Hospitalist Doctor for the Division of Hospital Medicine.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Education
MD, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Residency, Internal Medicine
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
Insurance Information
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Information regarding insurance participation and billing by this physician may be found on this page, and can also be obtained by contacting this provider directly. Because physicians insurance participation can change, the insurance information on this page may not always be up-to-date. Please contact this physician directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
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Publications
Selected Publications
- An interdisciplinary student-led multifaceted intervention addressing overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics for patients with penicillin allergies. Bryana Banashefski, Philip Henson, Navindra David, Hui Ting Kok, Frans J. Beerkens, Margaret Shyu, Anne S. Linker, Surafel Tsega, Andrew Dunn, Risa Fuller. Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
- Reducing daily dosing in opioid prescriptions in 11 safety net emergency departments. Dawi Shin, Hyung J. Cho, Daniel Alaiev, Surafel Tsega, Joseph Talledo, Milana Zaurova, Komal Chandra, Peter Alarcon, Mariely Garcia, Mona Krouss. American Journal of Emergency Medicine
- SEE the DIFFerence: Reducing unnecessary C. difficile orders through clinical decision support in a large, urban safety-net system. Mona Krouss, Sigal Israilov, Daniel Alaiev, Surafel Tsega, Joseph Talledo, Komal Chandra, Milana Zaurova, Peter Alacron Manchego, Hyung J. Cho. American Journal of Infection Control
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Tsega during 2022 and/or 2023. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Employment:
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC)
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.