Nassau's Top Doctor To Step Down Next Month

MINEOLA, NY — Lawrence Eisenstein, the Nassau County Department of Health commissioner, is stepping down at the end of July.

Eisenstein, who led the department for more than a decade, will take a job in the private sector, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a release.

Eisenstein's legacy will largely be defined by handling the pandemic.

"Dr. Eisenstein has helped lead the county through some of the most tumultuous times in our history as we struggled to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic," Blakeman said in a statement.

County Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport) concurred:
"His tenure notably spanned three administrations and the response to an array of public health crises - none larger than the COVID-19 pandemic - and we greatly appreciated his dedication and guidance during such trying times."

Eisenstein completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital. He also served as chief resident and later, a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Winthrop.

Blakeman said the search will start immediately for Eisenstein's successor.

"Starting today, I will launch a nationwide search to find the best of the best who can build on Dr. Eisenstein's achievements and ensure the continued health and safety of our residents."