Eric Manheimer Md

About the Author

Eric Manheimer, MD, is a distinguished physician, author, and former medical director of New York City's iconic Bellevue Hospital, where he served for over two decades. Drawing from his frontline experiences in one of the nation's busiest public hospitals, Manheimer offers profound insights into the human side of medicine, blending clinical expertise with compassionate storytelling. His acclaimed memoir, Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital (The Inspiration for the NBC Drama New Amsterdam), chronicles twelve transformative cases that highlight the triumphs, tragedies, and ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare providers and patients alike. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Manheimer has dedicated his career to advocating for equitable healthcare access, and his writing bridges the gap between medical practice and public understanding, inspiring empathy and reform in the field.