by
Sean Ruck, Contributing Editor | September 02, 2019
From the September 2019 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
We see all sorts of patients that are at the margins of society and we believe very strongly it’s our responsibility and obligation to stand up for them and ensure that they receive the best level of care.
HCB News: What else do you think is unique about Mount Sinai?
AG: I would say that the staff is not only second to none, but they are really culturally unique. It’s a very family-oriented organization. That’s evident in terms of how staff interact with each other and how they interact with patients.
In terms of services, the main growth area for St. Luke’s since the merger with Mount Sinai has been in cardiology and cardiac surgery. Every element of our cardiology and cardiac surgery programs has grown significantly over the last five years. We have world-class physicians leading the way. It’s a remarkable transformation since I first got here, and we’ve seen remarkable growth while maintaining the highest possible level of quality and safety. Mount Sinai St. Luke’s is also a long-standing trauma center with stellar orthopedic trauma surgeons who have grown their practice significantly over the last several years.
The new Ambulatory Care Center lobby and facade opened in May 2018.
We have a solid general surgery program which includes our trauma program, but also includes vascular and bariatric surgery as well as surgical oncology. The System Chief of Surgical Oncology is also the Chairman of Surgery for Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West. We are thoughtfully and carefully expanding our cancer program. Last year, we opened an infusion suite and we’re hiring additional clinicians to provide targeted medical and surgical oncologic services.
We’re installing a PET CT through the generosity of a grant secured by our New York City councilman, Mark Levine. And finally, we’re privileged to be hosting the geriatric program from Mount Sinai, since this program is ranked by US News and World Report as the third best geriatric program in the country.
HCB News: Healthcare is an ongoing problem both in the political arena and in the actual practice of delivering care, due to continually rising costs, coordination of care, etc. If you had one wish for something you could introduce to help solve the problem, is there something that comes to mind?
