White Plains, N.Y. (July 15, 2024) – White Plains Hospital has announced that board-certified neurologist Dr. Christoforos Koumas has joined WPHPA of Yorktown Heights.
Dr. Koumas, who specializes in Electromyography (EMG) and Neuromuscular Diseases as well as General Neurology, received his medical degree from the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He then completed his internship and neurology residency at The Neurological Institute of New York, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where he was awarded the prestigious Daniel Sciarra award for clinical excellence and humanism in patient care, as well as the Blair Ford Medical Student Teaching Award upon graduation. In addition, Dr. Koumas completed a fellowship in EMG/Neuromuscular disease at Columbia University Medical Center.
To make an appointment, call 914-849-7060.
About White Plains Hospital
White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.
The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and in 2023, White Plains Hospital received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by that federal agency for the second consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2024 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 11th consecutive time.