Akram Boutros, M.D., Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center®
ROSLYN, N.Y., January 11, 2007 – Akram Boutros, M.D., FACHE, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center®. Dr. Boutros, who is currently the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, will be responsible for all day-to-day operations at the Hospital.
“Dr. Boutros brings to St. Francis a wealth of experience in strategic planning, program development, physician recruitment, and quality improvement,” said Alan D. Guerci, M.D., President and CEO. “I am delighted that he is joining us and I am confident that he will provide the leadership necessary to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive healthcare environment.”
Dr. Boutros has been an integral part of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s (SNCH) success over the past decade. He joined SNCH in 1997 as Vice President for Medical Affairs and Medical Director and was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer in 2003. In 2005, he added the role of Chief Operating Officer. His span of responsibilities has encompassed clinical programs, nursing, finance, human resources, support services, performance improvement, facilities, and marketing.
During his tenure, SNCH enjoyed over 45% increase in inpatient volumes, 165% increase in outpatient volumes, and 140% increase in revenues. He was instrumental in the development and execution of the largest facilities expansion in the hospital’s history, and the development of nationally recognized clinical programs in bariatric surgery, radiation oncology, gamma knife, and wound care.
“I am honored to be joining the St. Francis leadership team. St. Francis has a well-deserved reputation for excellence and outstanding quality, and I am excited about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I look forward to working with the hospital staff, physicians, board of trustees and community in achieving our collective vision of “inspired care” for all our patients,” said Dr. Boutros.
Dr. Boutros earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry at St. John’s University, and his medical degree from SUNY Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn. He completed a residency program in internal medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital in New York. Dr. Boutros is a graduate of and guest lecturer at Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
In addition, Dr. Boutros has authored numerous articles on a variety of health management subjects, such as trust, coaching, and innovation, and serves as an advisor and coach to several multinational executives.
Dr. Boutros was recently named a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and was elected to serve as a delegate to the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 2, which represents New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He also serves on the board of directors of Helen Keller Services for the Blind and the Long Island Chapter of the American Heart Association. He is a firm advocate of organ donations.
Dr. Boutros resides with his wife Suzanne and three daughters, Jasmine, Shannon and Tess, in the City of Glen Cove on Long Island.
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About St. Francis Hospital
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State’s only specialty designated cardiac center and is the busiest heart center in the Northeast. A recognized leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiac disease, St. Francis Hospital performs more cardiac surgery and interventional cardiac procedures than any other hospital in New York State. A leader in cardiovascular care for more than 50 years, St. Francis Hospital is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island (CHSLI). Contact us at 1.888.HEART.NY or visit us at www.stfrancisheartcenter.com.
Contact:
Paul Barry, 516-705-6657, paul.barry@chsli.org
Rosemary Gomez, 516-705-6656, rosemary.gomez@chsli.org
