Irina A. Vasilyeva, MD, PhD

Expert Publications

• The inhibition of the transplacental blastomogenic effect of nitrosomethylurea by postnatal administration of buformin to rats.
• Variability of the cardiomyocyte ploidy in normal human hearts.
• Mtb-specific CD27low CD4 T cells as markers of lung tissue destruction during
• Sputum culture conversion as a prognostic marker for end-of-treatment outcome in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a secondary analysis of data from two observational cohort studies.
• Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in Relation to Treatment and Initial Versus Acquired Second-Line Drug Resistance.
• Antigen-Specific IFN- Responses Correlate with the Activity of Infection but Are Not Associated with the Severity of Tuberculosis Disease.
• Influence of host age on lung colony forming capacity of injected rat rhabdomyosarcoma cells.
• Chromosomal and morphological diversity in 2 populations of Asian mountain vole, Alticola lemminus Miller (Rodentia, Cricetidae).
• Chromosomal and morphological diversity in 2 populations of Asian mountain vole, Alticola lemminus Miller (Rodentia, Cricetidae).
• Metabolic immunodepression and metabolic immunotherapy: an attempt of improvement in immunologic response in breast cancer patients by correction of metabolic disturbances.

Media Releases

Get to know Radiologist Dr. Irina A. Vasilyeva, who serves patients in New York City, New York. 

Dr. Vasilyeva is an established radiologist who sees patients at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City, New York. NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln has provided quality health care services to the community for 9 years. Since its inception, Lincoln has worked diligently to ensure the provision of quality medical care, programs, and services to the community. Lincoln has a rich and varied history that reflects the vibrant growth of the institution and the community it serves.

Dr. Vasilyeva earned her medical degree from Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry in Moscow, Russia in 1981. After moving to the United States, she completed an internship at New York Hospital and a residency at Harlem Hospital,  undertaking her fellowship training with San Francisco General Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Vasilyeva earned her PhD from the Moscow Regional Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Vasilyeva is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). The ABR is an independent, not-for-profit organization and is one of 24 national medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). 

Dr. Vasilyeva is a distinguished member of the Radiological Society of North America, the New York Roentgen Society, the Society of Breast Imaging, the American College of Radiology, and the American Roentgen Ray Society. She has dedicated her life to delivering the highest standard of quality and compassionate care to her patients, and she strives to provide the best outcomes possible. Dr. Vasilyeva speaks both English and Russian fluently. She attributes her success to her hard work and dedication. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing. 

Radiology is the medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the human body. Radiologists, like Dr. Vasilyeva, are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging procedures (exams/tests), including X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), and ultrasound. Throughout her years of experience, Dr. Vasilyeva has accrued a special expertise in diagnostic radiology and breast imaging. 

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