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A Message from Kenneth D. Gibbs,
President and CEO
Greetings,
At Maimonides Health, our purpose is to serve you. Your well-being is at the heart of everything we do. Within our walls, you’ll find dedicated teams committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that addresses your medical needs and supports you in living your healthiest life.
We are proud to be Brooklyn’s leading health system and a vital part of this community. Whether you are a patient, a family member, a caregiver, neighbor, or a staff member, we are here for you, providing the safest and highest quality care with compassion and respect.
Our programs and centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, breast health, neurosciences, women’s health, orthopedics, and trauma offer you the most advanced treatments available right here in Brooklyn. We have the largest and most experienced robotic surgery team in Brooklyn, and our hybrid operating rooms allow us to perform complex surgeries with precision. Through our growing network of primary care physicians, you can access comprehensive and continuous care close to home.
While we are proud of our achievements, our greatest accomplishment is the trust and confidence you place in us. Maimonides has ranked among the top 10 health systems nationwide for clinical performance for the last four years, according to data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
These accolades represent the lives we touch, the families we support, and the community we serve. We are here for you, striving to make a difference in your life and the lives of those you love.
At the core of our success is our dedicated staff. Our doctors, nurses, and clinical and support teams work tirelessly to provide the highest standard of care. We foster a supportive and respectful environment for our staff, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive. By caring for our staff, we empower them to care for you.
Thank you for choosing Maimonides Health. Together, we will continue to build a healthier, stronger community.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Kenneth D. Gibbs
CEO, Maimonides Health
President & CEO, Maimonides Medical Center
Kenneth D. Gibbs: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
Kenneth D. Gibbs has served as CEO of Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) since January 2016 and took on the role of president of Maimonides Health in March 2022. Under his leadership, MMC has built upon its legacy of clinical excellence, achieving designation as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and establishing Brooklyn’s only Pediatric Trauma Center and Comprehensive Spine Center.
Mr. Gibbs joined the Maimonides Board of Trustees in 2013 and served as chair from 2014 to 2015, during which time Maimonides formed an affiliation with Northwell Health. His tenure has seen Maimonides ranked among the top 10 health systems nationwide for clinical performance, with the Heart and Vascular Institute and Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center consistently recognized for their outstanding outcomes.
Mr. Gibbs has overseen significant initiatives, including the 2018 affiliation with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (MMCH) and $140 million in bonds issued in 2020 to modernize the main campus and create Brooklyn’s first stand-alone trauma center for children.
Beyond Maimonides, Mr. Gibbs chairs the Board of Healthfirst and serves on the Greater New York Hospital Association and the Healthcare Association of New York State boards. Before Maimonides, he led the Municipal Securities Group at Jefferies, LLC, and held executive roles at DEPFA First Albany Securities and First Albany Capital, Inc.
A native New Yorker, Mr. Gibbs holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College. He and his wife have raised four children in the city they love.
How We Began
In1911, a dedicated group of women opened a small dispensary to serve those in need. This humble beginning laid the foundation for what would become Maimonides Medical Center. Over the last century, Maimonides has evolved into a leading health system in New York. Our physicians have pioneered significant medical advancements, and today, we continue to provide award-winning care to our diverse patient community.
Community and Innovation
At Maimonides, our diverse range of specialized services and innovative programs reflects our dedication to community health. We continuously invest in community health initiatives and community partnerships to address the broader social determinants of health—economic stability, education access, and quality, healthcare access and quality, social and community context, and neighborhood.
We engage with local organizations, schools, and community leaders to promote wellness, prevent disease, and ensure that every Brooklynite has access to the resources they need to lead healthier lives.
Our innovative population health programs leverage data and technology to improve care coordination and outcomes for our patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. By focusing on preventive care and early intervention, we aim to reduce hospitalizations and enhance the overall health of our community.
Training the Next Generation
Maimonides Health is proud to be one of the country’s largest independent teaching hospitals, dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by training over 500 residents and fellows each year. Our comprehensive training programs span numerous clinical specialties, including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and radiology.As an academic health system, we work to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care through education and research and are continually at the forefront of medical innovation. Our affiliation with SUNY Downstate College of Medicine enables us to provide a robust academic environment where future healthcare professionals can thrive. This partnership ensures that our trainees receive world-class education and hands-on experience.We train our residents and fellows to approach patient care with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Our environment fosters critical thinking, encourages the pursuit of new treatments and technologies, and ultimately leads to better patient outcomes.Our dedication to education extends to the ongoing professional development of our entire staff, ensuring that all team members stay current with the latest best practices. This continuous learning culture benefits our healthcare professionals and the patients and communities we serve.
Leadership
Our leadership team is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork, respect, and innovation. Here are some key members of our senior management:
- Joshua Aglio, VP, Facilities & Support Service, Engineering
- Bettina Alonso, SVP, Chief Development Officer
- Ayesha Amin, SVP and Chief Revenue Cycle Officer
- Heshy Augenbaum, VP, Philanthropy
- Judy Bachman, EVP and COO, Chief Transformation Officer & Interim Chief Operating Officer
- David I. Cohen, MD, EVP, Population Health & Academic Affairs
- Kevin Cottingham, VP, Operations
- Frank DeGratto, SVP, Finance
- Robin Gitman, VP, Academic Affairs & DIO
- Douglas Jablon, EVP, Community Relations & Special Assistant to the President
- Bernadette Kelleher, SVP, Payer Contracting & Value-Based Strategy
- Nicole Kirchhoffer, AVP, Patient Experience Officer
- Ewa Kisilewicz, VP, Strategy
- Cody Legler, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer
- Sandy Maliszewski, VP & Chief Compliance Officer
- John P. Marshall, MD, Chair / VP Medical Affairs, Emergency Medicine Admin, Chief Medical Officer
- Sam Miller, VP, Marketing & Communications
- Robert Palermo, EVP, Chief Financial Officer
- Hugo Pizarro, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Steven Sakovits, SVP, Chief Information Officer
- Sameh Samy, MBBCh, VP & Chief Quality Officer
- Gennie Sanchez, SVP, Supply Chain
- Barry Stern, President & CEO, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital
- Shari Suchoff, VP, Population Health & Government Relations
- Jenny Tsang-Quinn, MD, SVP of Clinical Integration and Transformation, and Ambulatory Health Services
- Laurie Weinstein, EVP, Chief Legal Officer
- Harold Wodinsky, SVP, Business Development
- Jeffrey R. Avner, MD, Pediatrics
- David Berlach, MD, Radiation Oncology
- Patrick I. Borgen, MD, Surgery
- Edward Chapnick, MD, Medicine
- Jack Choueka, MD, Orthopedics
- Scott Chudnoff, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Eitan Dickman, MD, Emergency Medicine
- Mark Kronenfeld, MD, Anesthesiology
- Jenny Libien, MD, PhD, Pathology
- Daniel Rosenbaum, MD, Neurology
- Jacob Shani, MD, Cardiology
- Steven Shankman, MD, Radiology
- Abraham M. Taub, DO, Psychiatry
- Barry Stern, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Robert Ren, Chief Administrative Officer
- Donna J. Fitzmartin, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
- Boris Molchanskiy, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
- Ismael Fontanez, Vice President for Facilities Management and Chief of Engineering
- Carmen Aldahondo, Vice President for Human Resources
- Charmaine Rose, Director of Quality
- Alber Ftiha, MD, Co-Director of Medicine
- Elie Fteha, MD, Co-Director of Medicine
- Elie Fteha, MD, Co-Chief Medical Officer
- Ralph Madeb, MD, Co-Chief Medical Officer
- Edward B. Stolyar, DO, Chief Medical Information Officer
- Diana Immel, RN, Director of Perioperative Services
- Paul Addison
- Donna Astion
- Joseph Bruno
- David Cassato, Msgr.
- Chaim Fischer
- Yehoshua Fruchthandler
- Monica Ghitan, MD
- Kenneth Gibbs
- Lofton Holder
- Eugene Keilin
- Mortimer Klaus
- George Liu
- Robert Machinist
- Donald Meltzer
- Frank Naccarato
- Azzam Obeid
- Martin Payson
- Peter Rebenwurzel
- Erminia Rivera
- Alex Rovt
- Mary Singh
- David Spira
- Aaron Twerski
- Marty Waisbrod
- George Weinberger
- Michael Ziegler
Emeritus Trustees
- Irwin M. Birnbaum
- Chaim H. Leshkowitz
- Norman A. Ohrwashel
- Alfred Schonberger
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