Eli Finkelsztein, MD
About
Dr. Finkelsztein is originally from Bogota, Colombia, where he obtained his medical degree from the Universidad de los Andes. While in medical school he became interested in infectious diseases by conducting research on Chagas disease. After graduation, he moved to the United States to work as a research associate in Weill Cornell Medicine, studying novel biomarkers and the pathophysiology of sepsis.
Dr. Finkelsztein completed internal medicine training at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, and subsequently an Infectious Diseases fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He currently lives in Ithaca, NY, working as an infectious diseases doctor at Cayuga Health, and is a teaching attending in their internal medicine residency program.
He also serves as a Tuberculosis Consultant for the Tompkins County Department of Health. Aside from his passion in clinical care and teaching, he enjoys cycling, running, and spending time with family and friends. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
Education & Training
- Medical Education: Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia – MD
- Internship: New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital – Internal Medicine
- Residency: New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital – Internal Medicine
- Fellowship: New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medicine – Infectious Diseases
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
AREAS OF SPECIAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Sepsis
- Vector borne diseases
Locations
Cayuga Center for Infectious Diseases at Cortland
Categories:Infectious Diseases
ADDRESS
260 Tompkins Street
Cortland, New York 13045
CONTACT
Phone: 607-241-1118
Meet Eli Finkelsztein, MD
what our patients are saying
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
