Nirvani Goolsarran

Chief Quality Officer & Chair of Medicine | System Vice President | Professor of Clinical Medicine | AI Advisor

Role
Chair, Department of Internal Medicine at Catholic Health
Location
Stony Brook, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Nirvani Goolsarran

Experienced physician executive with expertise in Clinical Quality Management, Data Analytics, and Clinical Operations. Proven success in leading high-impact quality initiatives that improve patient outcomes, drive operational efficiency, and create transformational change in healthcare delivery. Proficient in building high-performing, cross-functional teams and strengthening strategic organizational alignment. Awarded the 2025 United Health Fund\'s Excellence in Health Care Award for championing Quality Improvement. Notable achievements include a 71% reduction in hospital-acquired conditions and infections (HAC/HAI), significant improvement in Leapfrog and CMS Star Ratings, and a 30–40% reduction in average length of stay (ALOS) through enhanced capacity management strategies. Expertise in leading cross functional teams to enhance patient experience, optimize resource utilization, and improve financial performance. Formerly a Professor of Clinical Medicine in a tertiary care academic medical center. Author of 23 peer-reviewed publications and recognized regional and national speaker on Patient Safety/Quality. Secured grant funding for quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing health outcomes through harm reduction. Six Sigma LEAN Black Belt trained and board-certifications in Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance.

Experience

  1. Chair, Department of Internal Medicine

    Catholic Health

    Oct 2022 — Present

Education

  • St. John's University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology

    1998 — 2003

  • Harvard Macy Medical Education Leadership Program

    Certificate, Organizational Leadership

  • Ross University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine

    2006 — 2010

  • St. John's University

    Physician Assistant

    2001 — 2003

  • Molloy University

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    Internal Medicine Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Residency Program

    2013 — 2014

  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    Internal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency Program

    2010 — 2013

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