Eric Whitman
Senior Healthcare Executive | System Medical Director, Atlantic Health System Cancer Care | Clinical Research and Healthcare Technology Expert
- Role
- System Medical Director, Atlantic Health Oncology at Atlantic Health
- Location
- Morristown, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Whitman
Eric D. Whitman, MD is a senior healthcare executive, board-certified general surgeon, and globally recognized clinical, research and medical technology expert. He has served as an influential scientific advisor to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical diagnostic companies including Merck, Bristol Myers-Squibb and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, among others. Eric’s professional career spans diverse healthcare environments and includes a full-time faculty role at a Top 10 university medical center, executive leadership positions at a major academic nonprofit system, and private practice. His additional credentials for chemotherapy, immunotherapy and gene therapy administration enable him to deliver high quality clinical care and innovative treatment protocols with a unique, more holistic patient-centered approach. Eric is the inventor of five patented medical devices and is an Epic EMR-trained Physician Builder and certified research Principal Investigator. He is a prolific, media-trained speaker at premier medical conferences across the U.S. and internationally, and is frequently interviewed and featured in print, audio and video features on various healthcare topics.
Experience
System Medical Director, Atlantic Health Oncology
Aug 2012 — Present · Morristown and Summit, NJ, US
In this position, I provide medical leadership to the Cancer Centers and their member physicians, coordinating (in conjunction with the Executive Director of the Service Line) the clinical, research, and quality programs for all oncology units and patients across the health system. We conceive and execute the organization\'s strategic plan for oncology, and are also responsible for oncology physician recruitment and retention.
Education
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
MD, Medicine
1981 — 1985
Haverford College
BA, Chemistry
1977 — 1981
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Clinical Trials
- Clinical Research
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Strategic Planning
- Healthcare
- Powerpoint
- Hospitals
- Writing
- Healthcare IT
- Social Media
- Oncology
- Surgery
- Problem Solving
- Clinical
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