Dr. Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD

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Specializes in: Genetics

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: Tay-Sachs disease

1 Gustave L Levy Place Box 1498
New York, NY 10029

(212) 659-6700

Dr. Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD is a genetics specialist in New York, NY specializing in genetics. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Gustave L Levy Place Box 1498
New York, NY 10029

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“In a study done by Dr. Robert Desnick of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, his team found that genetics was not the reason for the higher rates of the disease among Ashkenazi Jews.”—"Comedy benefit supports Crohn's research", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, October 2015

“To determine whether genetics could explain the higher incidence of Crohn's among Ashkenazi Jews, a team led by Dr. Robert Desnick, dean of genetics and genomic sciences at the Mount Sinai School...”—"Could Kashrut Be Partly To Blame for Crohn's Disease?", The Forward, August 2011

“At the same time, he is partnering with Dr. Robert Desnick, dean of genetics and genomic sciences at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, to launch a parallel genetic screening program for Long...”—"Persian Jewish Testing To Expand in N.Y., Though Reluctance Remains a Concern in L.A.", The Forward, August 2011

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$670,497 FABRAZYME $598,475	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $28,680	FABRY-DISEASE $2,727	$40,614
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$146,310 FABRAZYME $114,481	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $79	$31,750
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.	$114,000 $114,000
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$77,033 Kanuma $51,240	SOLIRIS $25,793
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America, Inc.	$28,939 $28,939
Other	$58,727 Carbaglu $15,607	Panhematin $8,091	GIVLARRI $6,518	GIVLAARI $4,204	VPRIV $38	Other $24,269

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$679,093
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$224,054
Travel and Lodging	$147,211
Honoraria	$34,871
Food and Beverage	$10,277

Research Payments

Dr. Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $254,604.

Biography

Dr. Robert Desnick works as a genetics. He has received the following distinctions: Awards; Distingushed Service Award Association of American Medical Colleges; and Award for Excellence in Clinical Research. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.