Dr. Francis Porreca earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, followed by surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center and vascular surgery fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. During his years of clinical practice, prior to joining the staff of NYP and CUMC, he served as Director of Vascular Surgery and Medical Director of the Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Porreca maintained academic appointments at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Long Island University and Montefiore Medical Center. He served on multiple hospital committees including the Residency Review Committee. He also held clinical appointments at St. Barnabas Hospital, New York Westchester Square Medical Center and Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center.