Rafael Yitzhak Lefkowitz, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine (Occupational Medicine)

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Departments & Organizations

Occupational Health & Environmental Medicine

Faculty Research

General Internal Medicine

Yale Medicine

Biography

Dr. Lefkowitz combines his training in occupational-environmental medicine (OEM) and background in chemistry/biochemistry to understanding complex exposures and toxidromes in Yale OEM patients. His major research project focuses on describing and analyzing work-related exposures and medical conditions in seafarers, a highly vulnerable and globally essential working population.

In his spare time he enjoys precious moments with his wife and four children.

Education & Training

MPH Yale (2013)
MD UCLA School of Medicine (2008)
BS University of Maryland at College Park (2004)
Fellowship Yale University School of Medicine
Residency Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Internship Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Board Certification AB of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2011)
Board Certification AB of Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine (2014)

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Rafael Yitzhak Lefkowitz, MD, MPH
Patient Care Location
Yale Occupational & Environmental Medicine135 College Street, Ste 3rd Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
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Mailing Address
Occupational Health & Environmental MedicinePO Box 208056
New Haven, CT 06520-8025

Research Images

  • Keeping the World Economy Afloat

    Keeping the World Economy Afloat

    I had a 45-minute conversation with these container ship crew-members, learning about their work and social lives, as well as their economic struggles as seafarers. The sacrifices that individual human beings make to earn a living and keep goods flowing around the world is truly remarkable.

  • Surveys on an Ocean-going Ship

    Surveys on an Ocean-going Ship

    Engaging workers and conducting surveys on active ships is an exciting part of the work.

  • Reviewing Work Tasks on a Vessel at Port

    Reviewing Work Tasks on a Vessel at Port

    Learning about hazards of shipping directly from working seafarers makes the research meaningful and relevant.

  • River Facilities

    River Facilities

    The lower Mississippi river abounds with industry, perched on the river itself.

  • Securing a Line

    Securing a Line

    Securing lines keeps barges together, but is also a significant occupational hazard.

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