Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Welcomes Two New Board members
Esteemed Professionals Andrew D. Cohen, Ph.D., and Kevin J. McCarthy Join Board of Trustees
White Plains, NY (October 16, 2024) – Burke Rehabilitation announced today the appointment of Andrew D. Cohen, Ph.D., Partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, and Kevin J. McCarthy, Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield, to its Hospital Board of Trustees to advise the nationally recognized and accredited not-for-profit provider of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
“Our Board of Trustees plays an integral role in guiding the continued growth and success of Burke Rehabilitation under our vision of leading the field as the most effective and compassionate provider of medical rehabilitation,” said Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE, Executive Director of Burke Rehabilitation. “The extensive skillsets and proven leadership of Dr. Andrew Cohen and Kevin McCarthy make them outstanding additions to our distinguished group of committed professionals. We are excited to welcome them and look forward to their valuable insights.”
Dr. Cohen joins the Board with over 15 years of experience working in patent law, with an emphasis on life science patent litigation. As a trained organic chemist, Dr. Cohen leverages his scientific background to translate complicated technology into easy-to-understand terms. Dr. Cohen is a well-rounded litigator, representing clients in complex commercial disputes, in particular those that have a connection to science or technology. Dr. Cohen maintains an active pro bono practice in areas of civil rights, immigration, and housing, particularly in White Plains, NY and surrounding communities, where he and his family have lived for 15 years.
Kevin McCarthy joins the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Board of Trustees, guided by his two decades of experience in commercial real estate, currently serving as a Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield. In this role, he provides strategic real estate solutions for tenants, landlords, owners, and buyers, with a focus on the tristate area. Mr. McCarthy has a history of community and nonprofit involvement as a lifelong resident of White Plains, NY. His affiliation with Villanova University as an advisory board member and mentorship representative at the Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate underscores his commitment to fostering future leaders.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Cohen and Mr. McCarthy to the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Board of Trustees,” said Richard Celiberti, Chairman of the Board. “They are both highly accomplished individuals who will bring important perspectives and contributions to our work. We look forward to their collaboration in our efforts to provide the highest-quality rehabilitative care to our patients.”
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Board of Trustees is comprised of 22 community members who volunteer their time and service to advise and oversee the direction of the organization, with a focus on advancing Burke’s commitment to extraordinary physical rehabilitation treatment, research, and graduate medical education. Guided by the Board’s contributions to leadership and the decision-making process, Burke Rehabilitation continues to serve patients as a nationally recognized leader in the rehabilitation space with an earned reputation for high-quality, individualized and integrated care.
About Burke Rehabilitation
Burke Rehabilitation is a nationally recognized and accredited not-for-profit healthcare organization that provides leading physical rehabilitation treatment, research, and graduate medical education. Burke offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to improve the quality of life for people following an injury or surgery and those managing symptoms from chronic conditions. Ranked as a top rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, Burke Rehabilitation has the lowest rehabilitation hospital readmission rate in the country and is the largest provider of stroke rehabilitation in New York. In addition to its hospital in White Plains, NY, Burke has 13 outpatient locations throughout the Bronx, Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley. Burke is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System. For more information, please visit www.burke.org
