Alan Sickles MD

About Alan Sickles MD

A recognized Physician Executive with a track record of Operational and Programmatic success and a reputation for relationship building, mentoring, and growth. Strengths include institutional restructuring, financial performance, physician recruitment, strategic planning, operational efficiency and team building. My experience includes both academic medical centers and safety net hospitals.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Saint Michael's Medical Center

   Sep 2020 — Present · Newark, New Jersey, United States

2. Chief Operating Officer

   Saint Michael's Medical Center

   Jun 2020 — Present · Newark, New Jersey, United States

3. Consultant

   The MITRE Corporation

   2019 — Jun 2020

   Consult and serve as a subject matter expert to study the ongoing deployment and operational issues related to the installation of the new Electronic Health Record for the Defense Healthcare Management System (DHMS) and Department of Defense (DoD). Review and refine plans for the (DoD)-specific heath information technology and applications roll out and deployment with a particular focus on clinical systems and best practices.

4. Deputy Executive Director, Vice President for Hospital Operations

   NYU Langone Health

   2016 — 2018 · Brooklyn, New York

   Responsible for oversight of Hospital Operations with management of the clinical integration of multiple departments across the health care system. Developed and implemented Operational and Staffing Efficiencies while maintaining the focus on patient safety and outcomes. Developed strategic plans for increasing market share. Operational responsibility for Capital Infrastructure projects. Financial management and accountability. Following the merger of NYU Langone Health and Lutheran Healthcare managed the ongoing integration of the two medical centers.

5. Senior Vice President Operations, Deputy Hospital Director, Lutheran Medical Center, NYU Lutheran

   Lutheran Healthcare, Lutheran Medical Center

   2012 — 2016 · Brooklyn, New York

   Day to day oversight of Hospital Operations. Development and implementation of plans to achieve the clinical integration of multiple departments across the health care system. Develop and implement Operational and Staffing Efficiencies while maintaining the focus on patient safety and outcomes. Develop strategic plans for increasing market share. Operational responsibility for Capital Infrastructure projects. Financial management and accountability. Administrative oversight for multiple departments and divisions (Peri-Operative Services, Inpatient Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Neonatology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Trauma, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, Laboratory and Pharmacy).

6. Lutheran Health Care, President and Chief Executive LMC Physician Services, PC

   Lutheran Medical Center

   2011 — 2015 · Brooklyn, New York

   Chief Executive responsible for management and finances of the Lutheran Health Care Faculty Practice; full P&L responsibility. Day to day management and oversight of the Faculty Practice operations including Staffing, Billing, Collections, and management of real estate holdings. Recruitment of physicians and programmatic development. Integration with and transition to the NYU Faculty Group Practice. Managed all aspects of faculty practice through period of tremendous growth, significantly increased number of employed physicians, acquiring multiple medical practices and opening new office locations.

7. Clinical Coordinator, Breast Surgery Program

   Lutheran Medical Center

   2011 — 2016

8. Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs

   North General Hospital

   2008 — 2010

   Recruited to spearhead the reorganization of the Quality and Regulatory Department programs in response to Joint Commission survey recommendations. Responsible for oversight of the clinical staff and programs. Significant focus on Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management. Direct oversight and responsibility for Joint Commission accreditation. Clinical oversight of the management of medical malpractice claims.

9. Chief Medical Officer, SVP- Medical Affairs

   Cabrini Medical Center

   2005 — 2008

   Restructured and improved quality program to meet compliance with all regulatory agencies, including JCAHO, Department of Health, IPRO, OASAS and Office of Mental Health. Resulted in successful JCAHO surveys and full accreditation. Direct oversight of all clinical programs and departments. Worked with Senior Leadership to manage the day to day operations of the medical center with responsibility and accountability for financial management. Administrative oversight of Quality and Risk Management. Worked closely to monitor and maintain corporate compliance. Also served as Associate Dean of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Education

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA · Psychology, Pre-Medical Studies

• University of Dominica

  Doctor of Medicine - MD

Skills

• Healthcare Management
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Graduate Medical Education
• Leadership
• Medical Malpractice
• Interventional Radiology
• Risk Management
• Capital Budgeting
• Budget Management
• Healthcare Compliance
• Operational Planning
• Operations Management
• Ambulatory
• Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)
• Case Managment
• Strategic Planning
• Academic Medical Centers
• Strategic Leadership
• Regulatory Affairs
• Medicine
• Acute Care
• Interventional Cardiology
• Capital Equipment
• Business Process Improvement
• Finance
• Administration
• Operational Excellence
• Healthcare
• Clinical Research
• Patient Safety
• IPRO
• Practice Management
• Accreditation
• Integration
• Pay for Performance
• Leadership Development
• Negotiation
• Team Building
• JCAHO
• Hospitals