Kelly Cassano

Dr. Kelly Cassano holds multiple leadership roles at Mount Sinai Health System, including Chief Executive Officer of Mount Sinai Doctors Faculty Practice, Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Operations, and Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Icahn School of Medicine. She oversees strategic operations, quality, safety, and financial performance across ambulatory care, with responsibility for access services like the Access Center and Digital Scheduling. Board certified in Internal Medicine, she maintains an active clinical practice while leading large-scale healthcare initiatives.

• Roles: CEO, Senior VP, Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Professor
• Affiliations: Mount Sinai Health System, Icahn School of Medicine

Her professional focus centers on optimizing healthcare delivery systems, clinical quality improvement, and operational excellence. Reflecting on her career, she emphasizes the foundational values learned at SUNY New Paltz, including collaboration and community engagement. Dr. Cassano has been honored with an alumni award recognizing her contributions to healthcare leadership.

• Awards: Alumni Recognition (2024)

While no specific grants or academic labs are detailed, her leadership positions imply significant involvement in institutional research and innovation programs. She actively supports early-career professionals, inspired by her own educational experiences.