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
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
Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
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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