At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, hospitals were overwhelmed by an influx of patients they oftentimes didn’t even have room for. As COVID-related emergencies lessened, however, trauma doctors were faced with a different wave of patients: those whose conditions worsened while they were stuck at home, and those who became victims of violent crimes, which increased after COVID restrictions were lifted. The high-intensity series Emergency NYC — from the creators of documentary series Lenox Hill — follows trauma doctors and first responders as they care for patients with life-threatening conditions. Lenox Hill fans will recognize Dr. Mirtha Macri, Dr. David Langer and Dr. John Boockvar, who are featured in both series. 

“It’s important for the world to get an inside look at some of our toughest pediatric cases — especially the treatment of gun violence victims — that we as physicians see too often,” pediatric surgery director Dr. Jose Prince told Netflix. “This docuseries serves as an important window into this growing health care crisis in our country, but more importantly shows the amazing work health care workers are doing every day in New York City to save the lives of our children.” 

When will Emergency NYC be released?

Emergency NYC is available to stream March 22. 

Where can I find the trailer for Emergency NYC?

Watch the trailer here:

Who’s in Emergency NYC?

The series features doctors, nurses and EMTs on the job at several New York City hospitals. “[Emergency NYC demonstrates] the diversity and uniqueness of health care not just in a single hospital, but in the greatest city on the planet,” neurosurgery chair Dr. David Langer said. 

In addition to Prince and Langer, the medical workers include: flight nurse Mackenzie Labonte, EMT Vicky Ulloa, trauma transport nurse Donald Darby, neurosurgery vice chair Dr. John Boockvar, paramedic Kristina McKoy, hospital chaplain Mark Daniels, ER physician Dr. Mirtha Macri, transplant surgeon Dr. Elliot Grodstein, transplant surgeon Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, pediatric trauma surgeon Dr. Chethan Sathya and transplant surgeon Dr. Lewis Teperman. 

What happens in Emergency NYC?

Emergency NYC captures first responders as they transport, care for and operate on patients across Manhattan, Queens and Long Island, including Lenox Hill Downtown, Lenox Hill Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Cohen Children’s Medical Center and SkyHealth helicopter service in Long Island. 

“[Emergency NYC] accurately depicts the heroism of our health care workers as they selflessly handle the challenges of their professions while managing their own personal struggles,” Boockvar said. “[It's] a beautiful lens into what happens behind the scenes in the hectic medical world in New York City.”

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