About us

Dr. Meninabasi Ndaessien is an emergency medicine physician who currently practices at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.  Dr. Ndaessien earned her degree in osteopathic medicine from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson, Nevada and completed her residency training in emergency medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY.  In addition, she holds an appointment as an instructor in medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.Prior to joining New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Ndaessien was an attending physician in emergency medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville, New York.Dr. Ndaessien is board certified in osteopathic medicine and is licensed to practice in the State of New York. Her interests, outside of medicine, include volunteering, travelling and exploring other cultures.