Movers & Shakers

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Dr. Julie Freischlag: A Trailblazer in Surgery and Medical Leadership

Great physicians not only care for patients—they also inspire future generations of healthcare professionals and help shape the institutions that deliver lifesaving care. Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag has done exactly that throughout her distinguished career. As a nationally recognized vascular surgeon, educator, and healthcare executive, she has earned widespread respect for her commitment to clinical […]

Dr. Peter Pronovost: The Physician Who Helped Make Hospitals Safer Across America

Every year, countless lives are improved not only through new medical discoveries but also through better systems that prevent mistakes before they happen. Few physicians have had a greater impact in this area than Dr. Peter Pronovost, an internationally respected critical care physician whose work has transformed patient safety in hospitals across the United States. […]

Dr. Robert Langer: The Biomedical Innovator Whose Discoveries Have Changed Millions of Lives

When people think about medical breakthroughs, they often picture physicians caring for patients in hospitals or researchers developing new treatments in laboratories. Dr. Robert Langer has successfully combined both worlds, becoming one of America’s most influential medical innovators. Through decades of groundbreaking research, he has helped transform drug delivery, tissue engineering, biotechnology, and regenerative medicine—advances […]

Stephen Cederbaum: A Lifetime of Innovation in Genetics and Rare Disease Research

Some careers change an industry. Others help transform the lives of countless families. Dr. Stephen Cederbaum has accomplished both. For more than five decades, Cederbaum has been one of America’s most respected physician-scientists in the fields of genetics, metabolic disorders, and rare disease research. His contributions have helped improve the diagnosis and treatment of inherited […]

Betty Chu: The Physician Executive Driving Better Healthcare for Millions of Americans

Healthcare leadership often happens behind the scenes. While patients may know the names of their doctors, many of the individuals responsible for improving safety, quality, and patient outcomes across entire health systems work quietly in executive roles. Dr. Betty Chu is one of those leaders whose impact extends far beyond a single examination room. A […]

Alec Kimmelman: The Cancer Researcher Leading One of America’s Premier Health Systems

The healthcare industry increasingly values leaders who understand both science and strategy. Few individuals embody that combination more effectively than Dr. Alec Kimmelman, the physician-scientist who became Dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of NYU Langone Health in 2025. Kimmelman’s rise to one of the most influential positions in American […]

Dr. Benjamin Bassin: Driving Innovation at the Front Lines of Emergency Medicine

Healthcare innovation often begins with people who understand the challenges of patient care firsthand. Dr. Benjamin Bassin is one of those leaders. An emergency physician, healthcare strategist, educator, and innovator, Bassin has built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking voices in modern healthcare. His work focuses on improving emergency care, streamlining healthcare operations, […]

Dr. John Brownstein: The Public Health Innovator Using Data to Protect Millions

In today’s interconnected world, diseases can spread across continents in a matter of hours. Identifying outbreaks quickly and responding effectively has become one of the most important challenges facing healthcare systems. Few individuals have done more to advance that mission than Dr. John Brownstein. A physician, epidemiologist, researcher, and entrepreneur, Brownstein has spent his career […]

Dr. Sameer Berry: Reinventing Digestive Healthcare for Millions of Americans

For decades, patients suffering from digestive disorders have faced long wait times, fragmented care, and limited access to specialists. Dr. Sameer Berry saw those challenges firsthand and decided to build a better solution. Today, as Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Oshi Health, Berry is leading one of the most innovative transformations in specialty healthcare. […]

Dr. Atul Butte: The Physician-Scientist Using Big Data to Transform Healthcare

In today’s world, data has become one of the most valuable resources on the planet. While many industries have embraced data-driven decision-making, healthcare has often struggled to fully unlock the potential hidden within its vast stores of information. Dr. Atul Butte has dedicated his career to changing that. As a physician, researcher, entrepreneur, and innovator, […]