Where are you from?   

I grew up in Massapequa, Long Island, New York. 

What do you love most about living in NYC?   

Everything is so accessible.  You can take a five-minute walk to Central Park, a 15-minute subway to a comedy show downtown, or an hour train to get to the Long Island beaches.  There is so much to do, and it is so easy to do it! 

What drew you to Cornell Radiology? 

The location and the people.  I always wanted to live in New York City, and what better time than during residency.  But the people are what truly make a program.  Everyone at Cornell is caring and genuine, which makes for an easy and exciting work environment. 

What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of work? 

Working out at the gym, going to the local racetracks to watch our horses run, and exploring new food/bars around the city! 

Do you have any kids/pets? 

I have two dogs that live on Long Island with the rest of my family: a golden retriever named Jessie and a rescue dog named Finnick (always rescue if you can!)

Dream vacation? 

A trip across Europe, which must include Italy!

Go-to karaoke song? 

"Don’t Stop Believing"

Favorite radiology sign? 

Pooping duck signs, which indicates the presence of a triquetral fracture on lateral radiograph of the wrist. 


Joseph Moirano
First Year Resident