Class of 2015
Asaph Levy, MD
Dr. Asaph “Ace” Levy is the vice chairman of radiology for the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, and the medical director of the Interventional Radiology Service Line for Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, in New Jersey.
Before joining Robert Wood Johnson, he was the attending physician for diagnostic/interventional radiology at Englewood Health and Progressive Radiology. From 2021- 2024, he served as the diagnostic/interventional radiology attending at North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health. During his residency, Dr. Levy held the position of chief resident at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health. Following that, he completed an interventional radiology fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University.
Dr. Levey has extensive research experience and has authored and contributed to numerous publications and abstracts. He is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology, the New York State Radiological Society (NYSRS), the Radiological Society of North America, and the National Medical Association.
Dr. Levy earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Georgia
What attracted you to apply to a new medical school?
I’m not afraid of trying something new. There were many things about the program that drew me in. However, the small group learning style and small class size were important factors.
What was it like to be a member of the Zucker School of Medicine’s (then, the Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine) inaugural Class of 2015
It was great to be a part of something new and innovative. We had a class of 40 students, so we all got to know each other pretty well. Nobody was lost in the crowd.
How did the Zucker School of Medicine help prepare you for what you are doing now?
As an IR attending, I encounter multiple physician personalities that require a personal touch to meet them where they are, while still conveying my differing opinions about a patient’s care. Hofstra was unique in that the curriculum actually emphasized navigating tough discussions with patients and other physicians.
Has the school's awareness and reputation grown over the years since you graduated?
In my opinion, the medical school has a great reputation.
Are there any other physicians or healthcare professionals in your family?
I have a cousin who is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and the chief of pediatric emergency medicine at Mount Sinai’s South Nassau Hospital
Are you involved with any hobbies/activities?
I enjoy Snowboarding and playing basketball.
Do you have any inspiring words or words of advice for our current students?
Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. The more you do that, the bigger your comfort zone will become and the more unstoppable you’ll become.