James Mahoney (pulmonologist)
James Mahoney | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1957 |
| Died | April 27, 2020 (aged 62) New York City, US |
| Education | SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (MD) |
| Occupation(s) | Pulmonologist, internist |
| Medical career | |
| Institutions | University Hospital of Brooklyn SUNY Downstate Medical Center Kings County Hospital Center |
| Sub-specialties | Pulmonary diseases |
James A. "Charlie" Mahoney (1957/1958 – April 27, 2020) was an American
Early life and education
James A. Mahoney was born in either 1957 or 1958 to Leila and Oscar Mahoney. His father was a member of the
Mahoney completed a B.S. at
Career
Mahoney began working at the University Hospital of Brooklyn and Kings County Hospital Center in 1982.[2] In 1993, Mahoney became a clinical assistant professor of medicine and head of the intensive care unit at the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.[3][4]
His clinical interests included pulmonary diseases including sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and bronchoscopy.[4]
The COVID-19 pandemic in New York changed Mahoney's plan to retire in January 2020. He treated COVID-19 patients at Downstate and the Kings County Hospital Center.[1] His workplace did not provide sufficient personal protective equipment.[3]
Personal life
During his graduate studies, Mahoney met Lisa Johnson, a graphic designer, while he was traveling through
Mahoney resided in
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Brodsky, Robert (May 15, 2020). "James Mahoney, a pulmonologist, sprung into action when the pandemic hit". Newsday. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ a b "James Mahoney Obituary". New York Times. May 10, 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ a b c "SUNY Downstate Department of Medicine Faculty – James A. Mahoney, MD". www.downstate.edu. Archived from the original on 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ "Coronavirus Memoriam: Remembering Dedicated Public Servants Gary Walker, Dr. James Mahoney". 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-17.