Jennifer Mieres

Dr. Jennifer H. Mieres (born 1960) is an American cardiologist, academic, and writer. Mieres is the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs at Hofstra University's Zucker School of Medicine.[1] She is also the author of numerous books and the co-producer of 4 documentaries.[1] She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. She is a fellow and former president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Early life and education

Mieres was born 1960 and grew up in Trinidad.[1][2] She attended Bennington College, where she played basketball[3] and graduated in 1982.[4] This was followed by Boston University School of Medicine and residency at St. Luke's Hospital.[2]

Career

She wrote Heart Smart for Black Women and Latinas.[1] The 2003 PBS documentary, A Women’s Heart, that she co-produced was nominated at the 46th Annual New York Emmy Awards.[5][6] Mieres has co-produced three other documentaries.[1]

In 2008, she was an associate professor of medicine and the director of nuclear cardiology at New York University.[1] The same year, she also became the president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, to serve a two year term.[1][7]

In 2022, she was named the American Heart Association's Physician of the Year.[1] In 2022, she was serving as senior vice president of Northwell Health's Center for Equity of Care.[1][4] She was also its chief diversity and inclusion officer.[1][4]

In 2025, she won the Lila A. Wallis Women's Health Award.[8]

She is also fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.[5][4] She is a fellow[5] and former president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.[4]

Works

Books

  • Mieres, Jennifer H., Elizabeth C McCulloch, Michael P Wright. (2024) "Reigniting the Human Connection: A Pathway to Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity."[1]

Documentaries

  • "A Women’s Heart" (2003). PBS.[1]

Personal life

In 1996, she married Haskel Fleishaker.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 McDermott, Maura (Jun 29, 2022). "Champion for Health Equity". Newsday. New York City. pp. A25. Retrieved 17 May 2026 – via newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 Lewis, Diane E. (20 March 1986). "Medical-matchmaking: Students get letters naming residency hospital". Boston Globe. p. 33. Retrieved 17 May 2026 – via newspapers.com. Boston University School of Medicine... letters... from the National Residency Matching Program in Evanston... accepted by St. Luke's Hospital in New York, Jennifer Mieres, 25, of Trinidad
  3. ↑ Merron, Jeff (Sep 25, 1981). "Bennington College Sports Underway". Bennington Banner. p. 13. Retrieved 17 May 2026 – via newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Cardiologist receives Bennington College leadership award". Bennington Banner. Feb 2, 2021. pp. A2. Archived from the original on Feb 2, 2022. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  5. 1 2 3 "Hofstra School of Medicine interview". Archived from the original on 2017-02-25. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  6. ↑ "An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Mieres: Why Women of Color May Face Higher Risks for Heart Disease". Women's Heart. Archived from the original on 7 Sep 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Dr. Jennifer Mieres Assumes Duties as New Head of ASNC". Imaging Technology News. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  8. ↑ "Winners". Newsday. May 4, 2025. pp. E16. Retrieved 17 May 2026 – via newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "WEDDINGS;Jennifer Mieres, Haskel Fleishaker". The New York Times. 1996-06-02. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
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