Chief Medical Officer, Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital
With organization since: July 1987.
In current position since: 2017.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, University at Buffalo, 1983; medical degree, University at Buffalo, SUNY School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, 1987.
Career Highlights: Among several awards and accolades are: 2019: named the Georgia and Thomas Gosnell Professor in Quality and Safety; 2020: received Distinguished Service Award in the category of Health Care Team, Rochester Academy of Medicine Annual Awards; 2020 and 2021: named to Power 39, Healthcare, Rochester Business Journal; 2018: Greater Rochester Quality Council Performance Excellence award, Wash-Glove-Wash Hand Hygiene Improvement Project; 2015: University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Board Service Excellence Team Award, Adult Rapid Response Team; 2012: selected a top “ICARE” provider, URMC; 2017–18: selected as one of the “Best Doctor’s in America”; 2011–12: Arthur W. Bauman Teaching award, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester; 2010: selected for inclusion in Who’s Who in America; 2010: Rochester Business Journal Healthcare Achievement Award for Innovation; 2009–10: selected as one of the “Best Doctor’s in America”; 2009: selected for inclusion in Who’s Who in America; 2009: Team Excellence Award, URMC board awards; 2008: selected as one of “America’s Top Physicians”; 2007–2008selected for special commendation for third year Medical School Teaching during the academic year, URMC.
Current affiliations: Professor of medicine and public health sciences at URMC; Chief Medical Officer at URMC; American Board of Internal Medicine certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine; member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine; course director for Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course; member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
How do you describe your managerial philosophy or approach? “I would describe my leadership style as servant leadership. I attempt to share power and strive to help others develop and perform as highly as possible.”
Skills that make you an effective leader? “I am trustworthy and a good communicator and motivator.”
How can the healthcare industry in the region be improved? “A continued focus on value-based care and equity for our patients.”
What do you do for fun? “I enjoy spending time with my family, watching sports, and exercising.”