Medical Services
The Medical Services team at Student Health on Haven seeks to model and provide excellence throughout a full range of primary care services. We also serve as your gateway to and referral source for specialty services, should those be required.
Our dedicated team members, experienced in working with health professions students, recognize that health sciences students have busy schedules, complex and often stressful lives, and specific health care needs and requirements. We also recognize that students in different schools experience pressures, concerns and preferences specific to their field of study.
Marcy Ferdschneider, DO
- Assistant Vice President, Student Health on Haven
Marcy Ferdschneider joined Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Student Health on Haven in 2017 as Executive Director. Previously, she worked for almost six years as the Medical Director at the NYU Student Health Center, where she oversaw all of the medical services including ancillary health services, medical informatics and quality improvement.
Dr. Ferdschneider previously worked at Columbia Health at the Morningside Campus, first as Associate Medical Director and then as Director of Medical Services at Columbia Health, where she oversaw Primary Care. Her additional clinical experiences include working as a staff physician at Facey Medical Group in Los Angeles, UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center and the NYU Student Health Center.
Dr. Ferdschneider received a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Boston University and a medical degree in osteopathic medicine from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, and is board certified in both primary care disciplines.
Dr. Ferdschneider’s interests include general primary care, preventive medicine, travel medicine, quality improvement and informatics.
Education
- DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
- BA, Boston University
Certifications & Licensure
- Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York
Professional Experience
- Executive Director, CUIMC Student Health on Haven
- Medical Director, NYU Student Health Center
- Director, Medical Services, Columbia Health
- Associate Medical Director, Columbia Health
- Staff Physician, UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center
- Internal Medicine Physician, Facey Medical Group
- Staff Physician, NYU Student Health Center
Memberships
- American College Health Association
- American College of Physicians
- International Society of Travel Medicine
Michelle Love, MD
- Primary Care Physician
Michelle Love joined the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Student Health on Haven as a staff physician in May, 2013. Prior to this, she worked for nine years as a primary care physician in New York City at a non-profit agency, working in underserved communities in Harlem and Washington Heights. Dr. Love is originally from Canada, and completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Western Ontario, and her medical degree at Queen’s University. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at McGill University, with an additional fellowship in maternal child health. Dr. Love’s special interests include women’s health and preventative medicine.
Education
- MD, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- BA, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Certifications & Licensure
- Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York
Professional Experience
- Primary Care Physician, CUIMC Student Health on Haven
- Preceptor for Family Medicine Residents in the Center for Family and Community Medicine
- Family physician at Community Healthcare Network in Upper Manhattan from 2004-2013
- Family physician with the Cree Health Board, James Bay, Quebec from 2002-2004
Memberships
- American College Health Association
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Grigoriy Grenader, D.O.
- Primary Care Physician
Grigoriy Grenader joined Columbia University Irving Medical Center Student Health on Haven as a staff physician in March, 2023. Prior to that he worked as a staff physician at Columbia University Student Health clinic at Morningside Campus for 11.5 years. Dr. Grenader is originally from Belarus, and he earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology at CUNY Brooklyn College and his medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency training at North Shore/LIJ (currently Northwell) at Plainview Hospital. Dr. Grenader’s interests include musculoskeletal complaints like neck, back, lower back pains. He speaks fluent Russian.
Education:
- D.O., New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, New York, USA
- B.A., CUNY Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Certifications & Licensure:
- Certified by American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of New York
Professional Experience:
- Primary Care Physician, CUIMC Student Health on Haven
- Preceptor for Family Medicine Residents in the Center for Family and Community Medicine
- Primary Care Physician, Columbia Health on Morningside Campus
- Preceptor for Medical Students rotating at Columbia Health
- NYS certified EMT at MetroCare Ambulance Group
Memberships:
- American Osteopathic Association
- New York State Osteopathic Medical Society
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- American College Health Association
Anika March, FNP-BC
- Nurse Practitioner
Anika March joined the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Student Health on Haven in August, 2015. Prior to joining Student Health, Anika was a Family Nurse Practitioner at The Institute for Family Health, working in family practice community health clinics and school-based health centers. She also worked as a Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner in HIV research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she was an Emergency Department RN at Duke University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian. Anika received her Bachelor's of Science in Human Development from Cornell University, Bachelor’s of Nursing from Duke University, and Master’s of Nursing from Columbia University. Her interests include sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and preventative medicine.
Education
- MSN, Columbia University, School of Nursing
- BSN, Duke University, School of Nursing
- BS, Cornell University
Certifications & Licensure
- Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York
Professional Experience
- Family Nurse Practitioner, CUIMC Student Health on Haven
- Research Nurse Practitioner, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore
- Family Nurse Practitioner, The Institute for Family Health
- Registered Nurse, NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital
- Registered Nurse, Duke University Medical Center
Memberships
- American College Health Association
Brenda Johnson, LPN
- Immunization Coordinator
Brenda Johnson joined the Columbia University Irving Medical Center Student Health on Haven as the nurse specialist in February, 2004. Before coming to CUIMC, Ms. Johnson worked for over ten years in the Mount Sinai Hospital Employee Health Service and at the Mount Sinai Medicine/Pediatrics Associates. Ms. Johnson is a Licensed Practical Nurse. She loves traveling, cooking, and arts and crafts.
Education
- LPN, Brooklyn Adult Learning
- Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed Practical Nurse, State of New York
- Basic Life Support/AED certified
Professional Experience
- Nurse Specialist, CUIMC Student Health on Haven
- Employee Health Service Nurse, Mount Sinai Hospital
- Senior Medical Assistant, Mount Sinai Hospital
- Office Manager/Licensed Practical Nurse, C.P Schooler, MD
Sharon Sperling
- Nurse Practitioner
Sharon joined the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Student Health on Haven in May, 2022 after 10 years at the Morningside Campus at Columbia Health, Medical Service serving as a Senior Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Team Leader. Sharon's responsibilities include providing primary care services to the CUIMC Student population and her interests include sexual and reproductive health, opioid addiction and treatment, and integrative medicine.
Education
- BSN/MSN, University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Nursing
- AS, Montgomery College, School of Nursing
- BA, Clark University
Tina Sammon
- Medical Assistant
Tina Sammon started working for Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Student Health on Haven in 2007. Prior to working for Columbia University, she was a Medical Assistant for an Internal Medicine Doctor.
Tina Sammon is a certified Medical Assistant and working in all types of medical fields.
Education
- Monroe College
- The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
- New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensure Certified Medical Assistant
Professional Experience
- Cardiology and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Joselin Santana
- Medical Assistant
Joselin Santana joined Columbia University Irving Medical Center Student Health on Haven in 2024. Prior to working for Columbia University, she was a Medical Assistant at Great City Medical.
Education:
- Associate in Science (A.S.) in Clinical Medical Assisting, ASA College, New York, NY
Certifications & Licensure:
- BLS certification
- HIPAA certification
Professional Experience:
- Internal Medicine, Gynecology
Tara Ostrowe, MS, RD, CSSD
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
Tara Ostrowe joined Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Student Health on Haven as a nutritionist in 2023. Previously Tara worked as a nutritionist at Columbia Health at the Morningside Campus, Columbia Athletics, and Barnard Student Health Services. In addition to her work at CUIMC, Tara has a private nutrition practice and works as a nutrition therapist and coach at Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists. Tara is board certified in sports dietetics and was the former sports dietitian for the New York Red Bulls, the New York Football Giants, AS Monaco FC, AS Monaco Basketball, and LIU Brooklyn Athletics. She has also worked at Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center of Manhattan and as a HAES (Health At Every Size) informed clinician follows the philosophy of all foods fit.
Tara received her undergraduate degree in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin where she worked as a student sports dietitian for the Wisconsin Athletics Department. She received her master’s degree is Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, as well as completing her dietetic internship from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Her interests include eating disorder management, sports nutrition, heart health, and general health and wellness. Tara takes an individualized approach to working with clients and aims to create a safe and warm environment to provide supported personalized care.
Education
- BS, Dietetics, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- MS, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, Columbia University
- Dietetic Internship, Teachers College, Columbia University
Certifications & Licensure
- CDR, Registered Dietitian
- CSSD, Board Certified in Sports Dietetics
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Professional Experience
- Registered Dietitian, Tara Ostrowe Nutrition LLC private practice
- Nutritionist, Columbia Health Services
- Nutritionist, Barnard Student Health Services
- Nutrition Therapist & Meal Support Coach, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists
- Sports Dietitian, New York Red Bulls
- Sports Dietitian, New York Football Giants
- Sports Dietitian, AS Monaco FC & AS Monaco Basket
- Sports Dietitian, Columbia University Athletics
- Sports Dietitian, LIU Brooklyn Athletics
- Sports Dietitian Consultant, Iona University Athletics
- Co-Author of cookbook, Recipes For Champions
- Dietitian, Monte Nido New York
- Senior Dietitian, Adolescent Health Services
Memberships
- The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation
Diangeli Perez
- Receptionist
Diangeli joins the CUIMC family as a Receptionist at Student Health on Haven in April. She comes to us from Wholefoods Market where she served as a Team Trainer.
Daniel Silveira
- Receptionist
Make an Appointment
To make an appointment, view our Appointments and Services page for details about scheduling. Visit the Student Health Portal to complete any required forms online prior to your visit.