William Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, was named one of Crain’s New York Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Healthcare on April 8. The recognition honors professionals who have shown leadership and contributed to their institutions and the broader medical community.
This award highlights the importance of strong leadership in healthcare organizations as they work to improve patient care, education, and research. It also underscores the ongoing progress at Stony Brook Medicine under Wertheim’s guidance.
Wertheim has spent nearly thirty years at Stony Brook Medicine. He advanced from a practicing internist to an executive leader overseeing a four-hospital network and five health sciences schools. Under his direction, the system has expanded access through telehealth services and new facilities such as a freestanding emergency department on Long Island. “I am truly honored to be recognized by Crain’s as a Notable Leader in Healthcare,” Wertheim said. “This acknowledgment belongs as much to the thousands of dedicated clinicians, educators, and staff who bring Stony Brook Medicine’s mission to life every day. Building an integrated academic health system is a team endeavor, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together and energized by all that still lies ahead for our patients and our community.”
Carol Gomes, Chief Executive Officer of Stony Brook University Hospital, said: “Dr. Wertheim’s leadership has been transformative for Stony Brook Medicine in every sense of the word. His ability to align the clinical, academic, and operational dimensions of a complex health system, while never losing sight of our patients and our people, is a rare and remarkable gift. This recognition is deeply well-deserved.”
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The recognition reflects how healthcare leaders can drive organizational growth while addressing evolving needs within their communities.
