Practicing dentistry since 1998, Ronald E. Birnbaum grew up in downtown Manhattan, just a few blocks from the South Street Seaport and the World Trade Center. He attended University in New York City, starting with a Bachelor of Science in Geography. Afterwards, he attended Columbia University, graduating with simultaneous dual degrees as a Doctor in Dental Surgery and a Master of Public Health in 1998.
Newly armed with his D.D.S. and M.P.H., Dr. Birnbaum did a year of residency in Dental Medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan. After his residency, he joined the hospital as a full-time Attending dentist and spent four years continuing to treat patients in the hospital while simultaneously teaching interns in the hospital's residency program and training rotating dental students from his Columbia University alma matter, where he is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Dentistry. He also used his training in Public Health to participate in a study researching genetic testing for periodontal disease and various biostatistics studies on patient care for the hospital.
His many years at the hospital gave him something that few dentists have as experience, working with the most complex dental problems possible, often for patients who have serious health problems. "Being called to the emergency room at 3 AM to treat a life-threatening dental infection or broken jaw" was typical life at the hospital.
Recent years have seen Dr. Birnbaum turn more towards private practice, although he continues to maintain an academic teaching position with the hospital and the Columbia University School of Dental Medicine as he volunteers teaching the next generation of dentists.
Dr. Birnbaum actively participates in the running of the American Dental Association. In 2006, Dr. Birnbaum was President of the Eastern Dental Society (the oldest dental society in New York, founded 1885). From 2004 to 2007 he served on The Board of Directors of the New York County Dental Society. He was also Vice-President (2004), Secretary (2003) and Treasurer (2002) of Eastern Dental Society.
Dr. Birnbaum is officially recognized and designated by the Consulate of France in New York.
He is an avid amateur radio (ham) enthusiast (WY1R), photographer and an even more avid cyclist. He volunteers part of his spare time giving examinations for future ham radio licensees and yes, still loves Geography (Google Earth is great!)
You can feel confident that whatever your dental needs, Dr. Birnbaum will be there to help.
Education:
Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery 1998
Columbia University School of Public Health, Master of Public Health 1998
C.U.N.Y. (Queens C., Hunter C.), Bachelor of Science in Geography 1992
Hospital Residency:
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital 1998-1999
Academic Affiliation:
Associate Clinical Professor of Dentistry, Columbia University, 1999-Present
Hospital Affiliation
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital - Attending and Associate Dental Residency Program Coordinator, 1999-Present
Dental Association Affiliation:
Past-President (2006), The Eastern Dental Society, New York
Full Active Board Member (2007), New York County Dental Society, New York
Member, The Academy of General Dentistry
Member, American Dental Association
Member, Association of French-Speaking Health Professionals
Private Practice:
425 West 59th Street, 9B-1, New York, NY 10019, 212-523-8030
Area of Practice:
General Dentistry
Favorite areas: Cosmetics and Dental Implants
Languages Spoken:
French, Dutch, Spanish
Hobbies:
Cycling, Photography, Amateur Radio
www.drbirnbaum.com