Dr. Khan Elected Medical Staff President
On January 1st, Dr. Rashid Khan, a vascular surgeon at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, took on a new role as Medical Staff President. Previously, Dr. Khan had served as a chairperson of the performance improvement council for two years. As the new Medical Staff President, Dr. Khan will work with the Medical Center> '> s nearly 600 physicians, representing 60 medical surgical specialties to coordinate with physicians and hospital administration the best possible patient care. Add to the mix, the responsibility of recruiting new physicians with the knowledge and expertise in innovative and advanced medical treatments, and you have what would be more than an overwhelming task to most individuals. Dr. Khan is well suited for this unique challenge.
"I'm honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to represent them, and with their support advance the mission of St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center," commented Dr. Rashid Khan." I feel that this position gives me the opportunity to take my Hippocratic Oath to an entirely new and higher level. I look forward to working with hospital administration to continue to provide our community with healthcare excellence close to home," added Dr. Khan.
Among numerous affiliations, Dr. Khan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the New York Society of Vascular Surgeons.
Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine in the Smithtown community for over 23 years. He resides in St. James with his wife and they have 3 adult sons.
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island and is devoted to providing advanced healthcare, in an environment of compassion, to its patients and their families. The Medical Center sits on a 110-acre campus and includes a 311 acute care hospital, a 240-bed nursing home, a 298 unit senior housing facility, and a medical office building. For additional information please contact the Community Relations Department at (631) 862-3523.
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