Garnet Health Announces General Surgery Residency Associate Program Director

MIDDLETOWN, NY (Dec. 18, 2024) — Garnet Health Doctors is pleased to announce the promotion of Aamir Gilani, MD, MPH, FCCP to the role of Associate Chief Medical Officer for Garnet Health Doctors and Garnet Health Urgent Care. 

In this role, Dr. Gilani will assist in the organization and coordination of all services provided by Garnet Health Doctors physicians and advanced practice providers. He will work closely with Garnet Health Doctors Medical Directors to establish and achieve performance goals for individual providers and departments, while also managing quality and safety initiatives and accreditation activities across outpatient practices.

“Dr. Gilani has been a valued member of Garnet Health since 2015, making a significant impact both clinically and administratively,” remarked Izabela Nowosielski, MD, FHM, MBA, President and Chief Medical Officer, Garnet Health Doctors. “I am confident that his expertise, leadership, and dedication will further strengthen our practice and enhance the quality of care we provide to our community.” 

Since joining the system, Dr. Gilani has taken on several leadership roles, including serving as the Physician Advisory Council leader, Director of Medical and Surgical Specialties, and Chair of Critical Care at Garnet Health Medical Center. Additionally, he has been the Director of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Garnet Health Medical Center since 2018, where his contributions have been instrumental in advancing patient care.

Dr. Gilani is board-certified in critical care, internal medicine, and pulmonary medicine. He earned his medical degree from Army Medical College in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and completed a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Outcomes Management at The Dartmouth Institute in New Hampshire.

For more information about career opportunities at Garnet Health, visit  careers.garnethealth.org
 

About Garnet Health Doctors

Garnet Health Doctors is a member of Garnet Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system that also includes Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, Garnet Health Urgent Care, Garnet Health Foundation, and Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills. With seven convenient locations across Sullivan and Orange Counties, Garnet Health Doctors offers comprehensive care for the whole family through primary care, urgent care, and multispecialty practices. Patients can access care in-person, via telehealth, or through live video appointments.

Recognized for excellence, Garnet Health Doctors has achieved Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its commitment to patient-centered processes and fostering long-term patient relationships. Additionally, Garnet Health Urgent Care is accredited by the Urgent Care Association, reflecting its dedication to quality, safety, and comprehensive care.

To explore the full range of specialties offered, visit garnethealth.org/doctors