NYC Hospital Names New Cardiology Chair

Dr. Jonathan Marmur to lead cardiac services at Elmhurst Hospital

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has appointed Dr. Jonathan Marmur as the new chair of cardiology. Dr. Marmur is an experienced interventional cardiologist who previously held leadership roles at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. In his new position, he will oversee cardiology services at Elmhurst Hospital and work to expand access to advanced cardiovascular care for underserved communities.

Why it matters

Elmhurst Hospital serves a diverse, low-income population in Queens, New York, and the appointment of an experienced cardiologist like Dr. Marmur signals the hospital's commitment to improving heart health outcomes in the community.

The details

Dr. Marmur has over 20 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in cardiology. He most recently served as the chief of cardiology and director of the cardiac catheterization lab at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City. In his new role at Elmhurst Hospital, he will oversee all cardiology services and lead efforts to expand access to advanced cardiovascular care for the hospital's underserved patient population.

  • Dr. Marmur was appointed as the new chair of cardiology at Elmhurst Hospital on March 6, 2026.

The players

Dr. Jonathan Marmur

An experienced interventional cardiologist who was recently appointed as the new chair of cardiology at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

A public hospital system in New York City that serves a diverse, low-income population in the Queens borough.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Marmur to our team and are confident that his leadership and expertise will help us expand access to advanced cardiac care for the communities we serve.”

— Spokesperson (Press Release)

What’s next

Dr. Marmur is expected to begin his new role at Elmhurst Hospital in the coming weeks and will immediately focus on developing strategies to improve heart health outcomes in the local community.

The takeaway

The appointment of Dr. Marmur, an experienced and respected cardiologist, signals Elmhurst Hospital's commitment to providing high-quality, accessible cardiac care to the diverse, underserved population it serves in Queens, New York.