Who is Dr. Lamster in the Epstein files?

Dr. Ira B. Lamster was the Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine from 2001 to 2012. He appears in Epstein's documents primarily through scheduling emails for dinner meetings at Epstein's residence during 2012-2013, typically attended alongside Dr. Thomas Magnani (another prominent dentist) and Dean Myers. Lamster later became involved in controversy when it was revealed he had facilitated irregular admissions processes for Epstein's girlfriend at Columbia's dental school.

What was Dr. Lamster's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show Lamster attended social dinner gatherings at Epstein's New York home, coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. According to subsequent news reports, Lamster was introduced to Epstein in 2012 by a Columbia dental school alumnus when Epstein was considering a $5-10 million donation. This relationship led to Lamster's involvement in the controversial admission of Karyna Shuliak, Epstein's girlfriend, to Columbia's dental school after a $100,000 donation was made to a department where Lamster held a position.

What happened to Dr. Lamster after the Epstein connection was revealed?

In February 2026, Columbia University removed Lamster and other College of Dental Medicine officials from their positions after an investigation revealed they had provided 'special favors' during the admissions process for Epstein's girlfriend. Lamster acknowledged these actions, and Columbia donated funds associated with Epstein to charity. Lamster had already retired as Dean in 2012 and from the faculty in 2017, holding the title of Dean Emeritus at the time of the revelations.

Who else attended the dinners with Epstein and Dr. Lamster?

The documents consistently show that dinners included Dr. Thomas Magnani (a Manhattan dentist with an office on West 51st Street) and someone referred to as 'Dean Myers.' These gatherings were held at Epstein's residence at 9 East 71st Street in New York, with takeout food often ordered from restaurants like Caravaggio. The meetings appear to have been social rather than professional dental appointments.

Who is Dr. Lamster in the Epstein files?

Dr. Ira B. Lamster was the Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine from 2001 to 2012. He appears in Epstein's documents primarily through scheduling emails for dinner meetings at Epstein's residence during 2012-2013, typically attended alongside Dr. Thomas Magnani (another prominent dentist) and Dean Myers. Lamster later became involved in controversy when it was revealed he had facilitated irregular admissions processes for Epstein's girlfriend at Columbia's dental school.

What was Dr. Lamster's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show Lamster attended social dinner gatherings at Epstein's New York home, coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. According to subsequent news reports, Lamster was introduced to Epstein in 2012 by a Columbia dental school alumnus when Epstein was considering a $5-10 million donation. This relationship led to Lamster's involvement in the controversial admission of Karyna Shuliak, Epstein's girlfriend, to Columbia's dental school after a $100,000 donation was made to a department where Lamster held a position.

What happened to Dr. Lamster after the Epstein connection was revealed?

In February 2026, Columbia University removed Lamster and other College of Dental Medicine officials from their positions after an investigation revealed they had provided 'special favors' during the admissions process for Epstein's girlfriend. Lamster acknowledged these actions, and Columbia donated funds associated with Epstein to charity. Lamster had already retired as Dean in 2012 and from the faculty in 2017, holding the title of Dean Emeritus at the time of the revelations.

Who else attended the dinners with Epstein and Dr. Lamster?

The documents consistently show that dinners included Dr. Thomas Magnani (a Manhattan dentist with an office on West 51st Street) and someone referred to as 'Dean Myers.' These gatherings were held at Epstein's residence at 9 East 71st Street in New York, with takeout food often ordered from restaurants like Caravaggio. The meetings appear to have been social rather than professional dental appointments.

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Dr. Ira B. Lamster was the Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (2001-2012) who appears in Jeffrey Epstein's documents primarily in connection with dinner meetings involving Epstein, Dr. Thomas Magnani (another dentist), and Dean Myers during 2012-2013.

Lamster appears in 140 documents, predominantly scheduling emails and calendar entries coordinating dinner meetings at Epstein's New York residence. Most mentions are transactional in nature—calendar reminders and appointment confirmations for social dinners that typically included Dr. Magnani and Dean Myers. The documents show Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff coordinating these gatherings, with mentions like 'Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers' appearing repeatedly. Notably, Lamster's connection to Epstein became publicly controversial: news reports from 2026 revealed that Lamster, while dean, was involved in the irregular admission of Karyna Shuliak (Epstein's girlfriend) to Columbia's dental school after Epstein donated $100,000 to Columbia's School of Public Health where Lamster had a position.

Key Highlights

•Served as Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine from 2001-2012, overlapping with the period of these documents
•Attended multiple dinner meetings at Epstein's New York residence (9 East 71st Street) during 2012-2013, typically with Dr. Magnani and Dean Myers
•News reports from 2026 revealed Lamster acknowledged providing 'special favors' during the 2011-2012 dental school application process for Epstein's girlfriend after a $100,000 donation
•Columbia University subsequently removed Lamster and other officials involved in the admissions irregularities and donated related funds to charity

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EFTA00304778.pdf

EFTA00304778

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on Iglesias GIV plane, Tail #N595E 4:00 Appt w/Dr. Magnani to fix your chipped tooth 6:00 Appt w/Heidi Hotlerbosch 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers. ORDER TAKEOUT from Caravaggio. Tues. Jan. 15, 2012-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson 9:30 Appt w/Heidi Holterbosch b 11:00 Conf. C

EFTA00304786.pdf

EFTA00304786

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on Iglesias GIV plane, Tail #N595E 4:00 Appt w/Dr. Magnani to fix your chipped tooth 6:00 Appt w/Heidi Hotlerbosch 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers. ORDER TAKEOUT from Caravaggio. Tues. /an. 15, 2013-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson 9:30 Appt w/Heidi Holterbosch 11:00 Conf. Call

EFTA00315404.pdf

EFTA00315404

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Lincoln Center, 70 West 63ni Street. You have 6 tickets. WEDNESDAY DEC 12 2012- NY on holiday Dec. 12-16 ??? TENTATIVE Dinner w/Dr. Magnani & Dr. Lamster (Magnani ??? Robinhood Event (concer) Go Hiles Staley THURSDAY DEC. 13, 2012- NY Go see Leon Botstein in Concert and have Dinner afterwards (Leon

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EFTA00399713.pdf

EFTA00399713

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i" Date: Monday, December 10, 2012, 1:26 PM HI Alicia! Jan. 28th is super for dinner for JEffrey! I have it in his calendar for Dr. Magnani and Dr. Lamster to come for dinner at his home. thanks! On Dec 7, 2012, at 11:19 AM, Thomas Magnani wrote: EFTA00399713 Hi Lesley- Just found out Dr. M is going

EFTA00399912.pdf

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y I didn't get back to you sooner. Unfortunately Dr. Magnani's mother is in the hosputal and he will be with her up in Ct on Sunday. Not sure if Dr. Lamster can make it either. Can Jeff give us some dates in January? Thanks so much !!! Alicia Dr. Thomas J. Magnani D.D.S 7 West 51st Street, 7th Floor N

EFTA00401699.pdf

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ate: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:21:20 +0000 I reconfirmed your "Yes to fifth of Dec." with Dr. Magnani...he says this is to be a dinner w/you, him and Dr. Lamster...Dr. Magnani is asking what time you would like them to come over for the dinner... On Nov 7, 2012, at 3:48 PM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: yes to the

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EFTA00401702.pdf

EFTA00401702

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2 at 1:21 PM, Lesley Groff < wrote: I reconfirmed your "Yes to fifth of Dec." with Dr. Magnani...he says this is to be a dinner w/you, him and Dr. Lamster...Dr. Magnani is asking what time you would like them to come over for the dinner... On Nov 7, 2012, at 3:48 PM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: yes to the

EFTA00401707.pdf

EFTA00401707

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From: Lesley Groff To: Thomas Magnani Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:10:17 +0000 Hello Dr. Magnani...can you and Dr. Lamster come see Jeffrey for dinner at 7:30 on Dec. 5th? 9 East 71st Street between 5th and Madison.. On Nov 8, 2012, at 10:14 AM, Thomas Magnani wrote: H

EFTA00401705.pdf

EFTA00401705

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2 at 1:21 PM, Lesley Groff > wrote: I reconfirmed your "Yes to fifth of Dec." with Dr. Magnani...he says this is to be a dinner w/you, him and Dr. Lamster...Dr. Magnani is asking what time you would like them to come over for the dinner... On Nov 7, 2012, at 3:48 PM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: yes to the

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EFTA00411275.pdf

EFTA00411275

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000 You will go see Dr. Magnani on Tuesday June 19th at 2:15 to replace your temporary filling. (fyi-Dr. Magnani must leave at 4pm for dinner w/Dr. Lamster this night) • and Lyn, please make sure Jeffrey's Ipod is charged and in the car. Jojo, be outside and ready to go with the car at 1:30. EFTA00411

EFTA00659197.pdf

EFTA00659197

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ri, 04 Jan 2013 22:38:49 +0000 Alicia in Dr Magnani's office says she does not believe the week of the 15th will work for a dinner with Magnani and Lamster. She is asking if the 28th might still be possible. Sent from my iPhone EFTA00659197

EFTA00659223.pdf

EFTA00659223

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GIV plane (?) Mon. Jan. 14 2012-NY -Reminder: Call Mark Tramo this week -ORDER TAKEOUT FOR DINNER TONIGHT ??? TENTATIVE Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers (awaiting JE to approve date of 14th) DO I CONFIRM THIS WITH MAGNANI? Tues. Jan. 15, 2012-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson 12:30 Lu

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EFTA00397924.pdf

EFTA00397924

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-Reminder: Call Mark Tramo this week 1:00 JE to arrive International Jet Interiors, Iglesias GIV plane From PB on 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean M ers Still waiting for Dean Myers to confirm completely... he is 90% sure he can come I am told) (Magnani: cell) ORDER TAKEOUT Tues. Jan.

EFTA00397930.pdf

EFTA00397930

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inder: Call Mark Tramo this week (MM) 1:00 JE to arrive International Jet Interiors, from PB on Iglesias GIV plane 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers (Magnani: cell) ORDER TAKEOUT EFTA00397931 Tues. Jan. 15 2012-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson ( )( 12:30 Lunch w/Leon Botstein (C

EFTA00397959.pdf

EFTA00397959

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:30 arrival at Islip. Jojo to pick you up 3:30 TENTATIVE dental appt ( , please have iPod ready) 5:30 Heidi Holterbosch 7:00 dinner with Magnani, Lamster and Myers Sent from my iPhone EFTA00397959

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EFTA00397981.pdf

EFTA00397981

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on Iglesias GIV plane, Tail #N595E 4:00 Appt w/Dr. Magnani to fix your chipped tooth 5:30 Appt w/Heidi Hotlerbosch 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers. ORDER TAKEOUT from Caravaggio. Tues. Jan. 15, 2012-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson ( )( IIIM 11-12:00 Conf. Call w/Alan Halperin, P

EFTA00397986.pdf

EFTA00397986

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1779 from PB on Iglesias GIV plane 4:00 Appt w/Dr. Magnani to fix your chipped tooth 5:30 Appt w/Heidi Hotlerbosch 7:00 Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers. ORDER TAKEOUT from Caravaggio. Tues. Jan. 15, 2012-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson allia 11-12:00 Conf. Call w/Alan Halperin, Phil

EFTA00398005.pdf

EFTA00398005

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To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:37:07 +0000 Will dinner the night of the 14th be Magnani, Lamster and Myers? Is it ok for me to confirm this with Magnani's office now? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8, 2013, at 7:00 AM, Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation

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EFTA00398014.pdf

EFTA00398014

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plane (?) Mon. Jan. 14 2012-NY -Reminder: Call Mark Tramo this week ( ) -ORDER TAKEOUT FOR DINNER TONIGHT ??? TENTATIVE Dinner w/Dr. Magnani, Dr. Lamster & Dean Myers (awaiting JE to approve date of 14th) DO I CONFIRM THIS WITH MAGNANI? Tues. Jan. 15, 2012-NY 9:00am Coffee w/Justin Nelson ( 12:30

EFTA00293633.pdf

EFTA00293633

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Lincoln Center, 70 West 6.Y' Street. You have 6 tickets. WEDNESDAY DEC. 12 2012- NY n holiday Dec. 12-16 ??? TENTATIVE Dinner w/Dr. Magnani & Dr. Lamster (Magnani cell: ??? Robinhood Event (concert) Go wiles Staley THURSDAY DEC. 13.2012- NY Go see Leon Botstein in Concert and have Dinner afterwards

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