Carol A. Mancuso, Md, Facp

Biography

Carol A. Mancuso MD is a general internist and clinical epidemiologist with specific interests in patient-centered clinical research and medical education.  As a clinical researcher, Dr. Mancuso focuses on treatment expectations and outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal conditions, and self-management and quality of life in patients with asthma.  Dr. Mancuso is actively involved in training physicians to be clinical researchers through her roles as an NIH-sponsored clinical mentor and the Co-Director of the Masters Degree Program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.     In collaboration with orthopedic surgeons at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Mancuso conducted a series of studies to ascertain patients’ expectations of orthopedic surgery.  This work led to the development of validated surveys to measure patients’ expectations of hip, knee, shoulder, and spine surgery which have become gold standards used in national and international outcomes studies.  Among patients with other musculoskeletal conditions, specifically rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, Dr. Mancuso studied major psychosocial adverse consequences of disease such as job loss, fatigue, and physical inactivity.  Dr. Mancuso also conducted a trajectory of work assessing self-management, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in primary care and emergency department patients with asthma.  Dr. Mancuso continues to actively conduct research in these areas with support from NIH and Foundation grants.     Dr. Mancuso is also dedicated to training future clinical researchers.  She is the Co-Director of the Masters Degree Program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Cornell focusing on teaching physicians to conduct investigator-initiated studies in actual clinical settings.  In addition, Dr. Mancuso is the Co-Director of a T32 training grant in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and is a member of the faculty of two T32 training grants in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Research supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.   As a recipient of a clinical mentorship award from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Dr. Mancuso continues to expand her role as a teacher and mentor to physicians and students throughout the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Cornell Medical Center.         Appointments   Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Senior Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery Attending Physician, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital     Specialty   Specialized Centers Lupus and APS Center of Excellence Special Expertise Outcomes research Patients’ experiences with medical care Self-management  Depressive symptoms Health-related quality of life Medical education Awards   Robert Wood Johnson Generalist Physician Faculty Scholars Award, 1995-1999 Cornell Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care Award, NIA, 2001-2002 K-23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, NHLBI, 1999-2004 Quality of Life Research Grant, Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter, 2003-2004 K-24 Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research, NHLBI, 2010-2015 Insurance Information If your particular insurance plan is not listed, you may still have coverage subject to the availability of 'out-of-network' benefits. Please do not hesitate to contact our office 

Research Interest

Carol A. Mancuso MD is a general internist and clinical epidemiologist with specific interests in patient-centered clinical research and medical education.  As a clinical researcher, Dr. Mancuso focuses on treatment expectations and outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal conditions, and self-management and quality of life in patients with asthma.  Dr. Mancuso is actively involved in training physicians to be clinical researchers through her roles as an NIH-sponsored clinical mentor and the Co-Director of the Masters Degree Program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.     In collaboration with orthopedic surgeons at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Mancuso conducted a series of studies to ascertain patients’ expectations of orthopedic surgery.  This work led to the development of validated surveys to measure patients’ expectations of hip, knee, shoulder, and spine surgery which have become gold standards used in national and international outcomes studies.  Among patients with other musculoskeletal conditions, specifically rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, Dr. Mancuso studied major psychosocial adverse consequences of disease such as job loss, fatigue, and physical inactivity.  Dr. Mancuso also conducted a trajectory of work assessing self-management, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in primary care and emergency department patients with asthma.  Dr. Mancuso continues to actively conduct research in these areas with support from NIH and Foundation grants.     Dr. Mancuso is also dedicated to training future clinical researchers.  She is the Co-Director of the Masters Degree Program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Cornell focusing on teaching physicians to conduct investigator-initiated studies in actual clinical settings.  In addition, Dr. Mancuso is the Co-Director of a T32 training grant in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and is a member of the faculty of two T32 training grants in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Research supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.   As a recipient of a clinical mentorship award from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Dr. Mancuso continues to expand her role as a teacher and mentor to physicians and students throughout the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Cornell Medical Center.         Appointments   Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Senior Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery Attending Physician, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital     Specialty   Specialized Centers Lupus and APS Center of Excellence Special Expertise Outcomes research Patients’ experiences with medical care Self-management  Depressive symptoms Health-related quality of life Medical education Awards   Robert Wood Johnson Generalist Physician Faculty Scholars Award, 1995-1999 Cornell Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care Award, NIA, 2001-2002 K-23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, NHLBI, 1999-2004 Quality of Life Research Grant, Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter, 2003-2004 K-24 Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research, NHLBI, 2010-2015 Insurance Information If your particular insurance plan is not listed, you may still have coverage subject to the availability of 'out-of-network' benefits. Please do not hesitate to contact our office