Elmhurst Hospital appoints Dr. Robin Ulep as vice chair of Neurology and co-director of Stroke Center
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has announced the appointment of Robin Ulep, MD, as Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and Co-Director of the hospital’s Stroke Center.
Dr. Ulep is a vascular neurologist with clinical expertise in acute stroke management, telestroke consultation, stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery.
She joins Elmhurst Hospital’s nationally recognized stroke care team, which provides timely, coordinated, multidisciplinary care for patients experiencing stroke and supports patients and families throughout treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery.
Elmhurst Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the United States for the quality of its stroke care.
“We are thrilled to welcome a physician of Dr. Ulep’s caliber and expertise to co-lead our Stroke Center,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst CEO Alina Moran. “Our clinicians are dedicated to ensuring that every patient experiencing a stroke has access to rapid, life-saving, and compassionate care close to home. Dr. Ulep’s expertise will further strengthen our nationally recognized stroke program and build upon the exceptional care our multidisciplinary team provides every day to the people of Queens.”
“Dr. Ulep brings exceptional clinical expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a deep commitment to education and quality improvement,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laura Iavicoli, MBA, FACEP, CHEP. “Her addition to our Stroke Center reinforces Elmhurst Hospital’s commitment to delivering world-class, evidence-based stroke care while advancing innovation, research, and equitable access for every patient we serve.”
“I am incredibly honored to join the team at Elmhurst Hospital. The hospital is nationally recognized for its excellence in stroke care, and I am excited to partner with our multidisciplinary teams to continue to build upon that strong foundation,” said Dr. Ulep. “My commitment is to support our patients and their families throughout their entire journey – from initial emergency intervention to long-term rehabilitation.”
As vice chair of Neurology and co-director of the Stroke Center, Dr. Ulep will help lead clinical care, quality improvement, education, and program development for Elmhurst Hospital’s stroke services. Her work will focus on strengthening timely access to evidence-based treatment, supporting prevention and recovery, and advancing care delivery for underserved communities.
Dr. Ulep takes a patient-centered, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach to stroke management. In her outpatient clinic, she focuses on comprehensive preventive care and supports stroke patients and their caregivers through the rehabilitation and recovery process. She is also dedicated to providing and advocating for culturally responsive healthcare for patients and families.
Dr. Ulep received her ScB from Brown University and her MD from the University of Queensland. During her residency at the University of Virginia, her community advocacy and leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives were recognized with the University of Virginia Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health System Award. She was also one of 10 residents in the country selected for the American Academy of Neurology Enhanced Resident Leadership Program.
As a Vascular Neurology Fellow at Stanford University, Dr. Ulep was selected to participate in the Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity program. She is actively engaged in mentoring and educating medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers. She has published in multiple publications and presented nationally and internationally, including at the American Academy of Neurology and the International Stroke Conference.
Her goal is to lead initiatives that improve healthcare delivery for underserved populations while expanding access to high-quality neurological care. — NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Dr. Robin Ulep was born in Santa Maria, California but went to school from pre-K to early grades in Baguio City. She is the eldest of six siblings. — Editor
