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Curriculum Vitae
Serafina
Corsello, M. D., F.A.C.A.M.
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Serafina
Corsello, MD, FACAM (Fellow of the American College of
Advancement in Medicine). She has been a physician since
1962 and only 10 years later in 1972, converted to the practice of
Natural Holistic Medicine. For almost 30 years she was the
founder and Medical Director of the Corsello Centers for
Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Manhattan and
Huntington, New York.
She
is an internationally respected clinician, lecturer and the
initiator and the cofounder of the Foundation for the Advancement
of Innovative Medicine (FAIM). Dr. Corsello was one of the 25
physicians who, in 1992, participated in the formation of the
Office of Alternative Medicine within the National Institute of
Health.
Currently
Dr. Corsello devotes most of her time to instruct people in
healthy Life Styles and Nutritional Counseling. Dr. Corsello continues
to teach here and abroad.
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MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
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September 2001 to Present -
Director, Life Style Counseling and Nutrition at the Wellness Medical
center in Manhatten.
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1981 to September 2001 - Executive Director,
Corsello Centers For Complementary Alternative Medicine.
Medical Director of Programs of the
Complementary Alternative Medicine Department.
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1970 to 1981 - Private Practice -
Psychiatry. |
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1970 to 1984 - Attending Physician,
Huntington Hospital, Huntington L.I., New York. |
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1971 to 1973 -
Psychiatric
Consultant Melville House, Melville, New York. |
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1971 to 1973 - Clinical Director
of the Pederson-Kraig Mental Health Clinic, Manhattan, New York. |
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1970 to 1973 - Consulting Psychiatrist, Sagamore Children's
Center, Manhattan, New York. |
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1971 to 1972 - Consultant, Pulmonary Department Veterans
Administration Hospital Northport, New York. |
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PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS
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April 2000
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Board
Certified, Advanced Longevity Medicine |
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April 1987
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Board
Certified in Chelation Therapy |
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July 1991 - Appointed Fellow American College for the Advancement
of Medicine |
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July 1983 - Certified in Orthomolecular Medicine by The Huxley
Institute. |
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
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1962 -
Graduated, Doctor of
Medicine Medical School of the University of Rome, Italy. |
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1962 - Extern at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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1962 to 1963 - Internship at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn,
New York |
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1964 to 1965 -
Residency in Radiology at
Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. |
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1966 to 1968 - Residency in Psychiatry at St. Vincent's Hospital, and
1969 to 1970 New York, N. Y. |
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CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
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New
York Academy of Sciences |
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The Sheppard Foundation, Inc.
Advisory Board |
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NIH (National Institutes of Health): Member of Ad Hoc Committee
for the Office of Alternative Medicine |
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American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) |
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American Board of Chelation Therapy |
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American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) |
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American Holistic Medical Association |
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American Preventive Medical Association
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Foundation for the Advancement of Innovative Medicine Education
Fund, Inc. (FAIM-Ed) |
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Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of New York |
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PROFESSIONAL LECTURES
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WCI Communities, Inc., Tampa, FL; "21st Century Women - The
Pursuit of Positive Aging": "Secrets of Healthy Aging" |
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American Biologics 11th International Symposium on Integrative
Medicine - Vienna, Austria
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"The Ageless Woman" |
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A.C.A.M. - American College for The Advancement in Medicine
Convention - Reno, Nevada: "Stress and
It's Biochemical Implications". |
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Adelphi University, Garden City, N. Y. - Breast Cancer Support
Program: "Nutritional Alternatives for Treating Cancer". |
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American Medical Women's Association Annual Meeting - Seattle,
Washington: "Complementary Medicine Track on Menopause". |
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A.R.C.S. Foundation, Inc. (Achievement Rewards for College
Scientists) - Breakfast Lecture Series - "New Research in Anti-Aging; How to Stay
Younger, Longer" |
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Beth Israel Hospital - N. Y. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support
Group |
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Biofeedback Society of New York.
"The Physiology of Stress and Its Relationship to Nutrient Status and
Neuroimmunology". |
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The Biofeedback Society of Wash., D.C., Maryland & Virginia.
"The Effects of Stress on Physiology and its
Participation in the Disease Process of Adaptation". |
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Center for Psychosocial Studies:
Under the aegis of Professor Piero Rocchini, M. D., Sponsored by the Italian
Embassy. Topic: "Child Abuse Prevention
Techniques". |
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Endometriosis Alliance of Greater N. Y. - "A Nutritional
Approach to Endometriosis, Fibroids, and Infertility". |
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Empire State College, New York, N.Y. - Featured speaker at
Symposium on Alternative & Complementary Medicine - "The Loading Theory - The New
Paradigm of Medicine". |
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International Conference on CFIDS - Albany, N. Y. |
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"Alternative Therapies - Acupuncture, Nutrition and Other
Approaches".
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Living Well on the Q.E. II - Featured speaker during week-long
health cruise. |
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L. I. Dental Hygienists Association, Roslyn, N. Y. - "The
Loading Theory"
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Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, N. Y. - Nassau/Suffolk Chronic
Fatigue Support Group - "Nutritional and Parenteral Support for CFIDS". |
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Multiple Modalities of Orthomolecular Medicine - Lago Di Garda,
Italy. |
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National Westminster Bank - Long Island, N. Y. - Human Resources
Dept. - for professionals, "Preventive Corporate Health". |
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Natural Products EXPO West - Anaheim, CA. "Critical Issues in
Women's Health".
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New York Open Center - A Special Evening on Health |
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NPRC, Inc. - Conference on Women's Health Care - Clinical
Perspectives in Natural Medicine, Stamford, CT. |
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Pennsylvania Society of Behavioral Medicine and Biofeedback.
Keynote Speaker: "Advanced Psychophysiology and Stress". |
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Resolve of New Jersey - "Family Building Symposium",
Piscataway, New Jersey |
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"Alternative Medicine: Fertility the Natural Way" |
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Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, N. Y. - Women's
Health Exchange - "Preventive Medicine for Today's Woman". |
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United Nations Hospitality Committee, New York City.
"A Nutritional Approach to Longevity". |
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University at Kutztown, Pennsylvania - Psychology Department.
"The Biochemical Effects of Stress". |
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WOR Radio 2001 Health & Fitness Expo, Uniondale, NY: "The
Ageless Woman" |
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The Women's Health Forum, New York City - "Stress &
Menopause" |
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MEDIA APPEARANCES
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Hosted "Ask Dr. Corsello" on WOR 710 AM, providing the
latest information on health issues with prominent guests, who are experts in the field of
alternative - integrative medicine, in a live call-in format. |
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The Woman's Connection...events shaping women's
lives . Moderator: Barrie-Louise Switzen WITH Serafina
Corsello, MD discussing "The Ageless Woman" |
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PBS SPECIAL, July 2000. Dr. Corsello and the Corsello Centers
featured on "Body, Mind and Soul",
hosted by Gail Harris. |
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PUBLICATIONS
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Articles |
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"Stress and It's Biochemical Implications:
Considerations for the Physician", Journal of
Advancement in Medicine, Vol.3, Number 4, Winter 1990. |
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"Type A Personality and Coronary Heart Disease:
A Case Report and Review", Journal of
Advancement in Medicine, Vol. 4f, Number 4, Winter 1991. |
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"Cognitive Therapy and Biofeedback in the Management of
Psychophysiological Disorders", Journal of Advancement in Medicine, Vol. 4, No. 4,
Winter 1991. |
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PUBLICATIONS
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"The Ageless Woman", by Serafina Corsello, MD., Foreward
by Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., Corsello Communications, Inc., June 1999 |
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Foreward to "Healing Magnets" by Sherry Kahn, M..P.H.,
Three Rivers Press, New York, NY 200 |
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Foreward to "Immunization - Theory vs. Reality" by Neil
Z. Miller, New Atlantean Press, Santa Fe, NM 1995.
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Chapter in "Without Estrogen - Natural Remedies for Menopause
and Beyond" by Dee Ito, Crown Publishers, New York 1994. |
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Introduction to "Hormone Replacement Therapy: Yes or
No?" by Betty Kamen, Ph.D., Nutrition Encounter, Novato, CA
1993 |
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"Stress and It's Effect on Health", Chapter 2 in
"Challenging Orthodoxy" by Kurt Greenberg, Keats Publishing, Inc. |
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HONORS & AWARDS
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Strathmore's Who's Who Millennium Edition 2000-2001 |
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2000
Strathmore's Who's Who Millennium Edition 2000-2001 |
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1999 Honored by the New York College for Wholistic Health, Syosset
NY, for achievement and excellence and leadership in wholistic, integrative medicine |
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1997 Woman of Distinction Award for 1997, presented by the Long
Island March of Dimes |
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1977 AMITA Award for Excellence, "Dedicated to Honoring Women
of Achievment", Italian-American Womens' Association |
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For
information on the current status of Dr. Corsello's medical license
go to Politics of Medicine and read Professor Barrette's article "The
Alternative Medical Practice Act : Does it Adequately Protect the
Right of Physicians to Use Complementary and Alternative
Medicine" Click
here
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