Linda Aponte-Patel, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Pediatrics
Treats Children
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Overview
Linda Aponte-Patel, MD, specializes in pediatric critical care medicine for children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU, including those recovering from surgery for complex congenital heart disease as well as patients who need organ transplants, suffer trauma, or have neurosurgical or orthopedic conditions. She works closely with a team of multidisciplinary specialists to provide compassionate care to children with complex conditions.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Aponte-Patel has been a valued member of the Department of Pediatrics since joining the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in 2013. She has played a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience for pediatric residents and fellows, serving previously as Associate Program Director for the Columbia Pediatrics Residency Program and Director of the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship. Her expertise in communication and debriefing within the PICU highlights her commitment to advancing both patient care and medical education. In recognition of her leadership, she was appointed Section Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in 2020. Beyond her academic contributions, Dr. Aponte-Patel is a passionate advocate for health equity. She founded the Pediatric Development and Inclusion Council (PDIC) in 2013, which grew to over 100 members and is open to all members of the Department of Pediatrics, and implemented a housestaff-led health equity curriculum. Her impactful work has been recognized with prestigious honors, including the 2015 Kenneth A. Forde Diversity Alliance Faculty Diversity Award and the 2017 P&S Award for Excellence for Diversity.In 2020, she became Associate Vice Chair for Education, co-directed bias reflection trainings and numerous educational initiatives. By 2024, she was appointed Vice Chair for Health Equity, Alliance, and Leadership, and was tasked with spearheading the newly established Office of Health Equity, Alliance, and Leadership (HEAL).
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Pediatric Critical Care Specialist
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Section Chief, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Vice Chair, Health Equity, Alliance and Leadership
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Languages
- Spanish
Gender
- Female
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3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
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Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, 2006 State University of New York - Downstate Health Sciences Center
- 2006 State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine
- Internship: New York University Medical Center
- Residency: New York University Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Pediatrics
Honors & Awards
2017 P&S Award for Excellence for Diversity- Annual College of Physicians and Surgeons Award for Excellence to exceptional employees, or groups of employees, for their outstanding performance and contributions
2015 Kenneth A. Forde Diversity Alliance Faculty Diversity Award- Presented by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and P&S Alumni Association Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov