Dr. Harriet Lester

Eastern Regional Flight Surgeon · Federal Aviation Administration

Surgeon New York, NY

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
25 years
since Jan 2001
Gender
Female

Experience

Eastern Regional Flight SurgeonCurrent
Federal Aviation Administration
Since Jan 2001 · 25 years · New York, NY

Education

Cornell University - College of Arts and Sciences
New York University School of Medicine
Passaic High School Valedictorian

About Federal Aviation Administration

Industry
Transportation
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
New York, NY

Professional Overview

Dr. Harriet Lester is a Eastern Regional Flight Surgeon, currently affiliated with Federal Aviation Administration, based in New York, NY. As a surgeon, Dr. Lester contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in New York, NY. They have been with Federal Aviation Administration for 25 years. Dr. Lester holds academic credentials from Cornell University - College of Arts and Sciences and New York University School of Medicine. Federal Aviation Administration operates in the Transportation sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The New York, NY healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Harriet Lester is one of them.
  • 1,177 Surgeons are based in NY (out of 90,317 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 39 contacts at Federal Aviation Administration are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Surgeon compensation in NY: $429,000 – $904,000 (median $627,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Surgeons in NY: Hospital For Special Surgery (44), Northwell Health (27), Mount Sinai Health System (23).
  • 6% of Surgeons in NY hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 74% of Surgeons in NY have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Harriet Lester located?

Dr. Harriet Lester is based in New York, NY. They are currently affiliated with Federal Aviation Administration.

What is Dr. Harriet Lester's specialty?

Dr. Harriet Lester specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Eastern Regional Flight Surgeon.

Where does Dr. Harriet Lester currently work?

Dr. Harriet Lester currently works at Federal Aviation Administration. They have been there for 25 years.

What is Dr. Harriet Lester's educational background?

Dr. Harriet Lester attended Cornell University - College of Arts and Sciences and New York University School of Medicine.

How do I contact Dr. Harriet Lester for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Surgeon?

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What is the average salary for a Surgeon in NY?

Surgeons in NY typically earn $429,000 to $904,000 annually, with a median of $627,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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