Professor Dr. Christopher Kerantzas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Kerantzas, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Course Director at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. He specializes in Clinical Pathology with a focus on microbiology and serology. Dr. Kerantzas completed his medical education and PhD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2018, followed by a residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and a fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital. He currently holds leadership roles at Tisch Hospital as Director of Serology and Assistant Director of Microbiology. His research interests include advancing diagnostic techniques, particularly related to infectious diseases, and he has co-authored work on the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus. Dr. Kerantzas is board certified in Medical Microbiology and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. He is committed to providing high-quality clinical care and has a passion for teaching future physicians.

Research Interests

Clinical Pathology Microbiology Serology Infectious Diseases Antibiotic Resistance

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine • New York, NY

Teaching medical students in the integrated anatomy and histology pathology course.

Director of Serology

— Present

Tisch Hospital • New York, NY

Overseeing serological testing and diagnostics.

Assistant Director of Microbiology

— Present

Tisch Hospital • New York, NY

Leading microbiological analysis and research.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts

Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.