Steven Safyer

Steven Safyer is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montefiore Medicine Health System and its partner, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Safyer served in this position for twelve years and retired in November 2019. Both institutions are among the best health care systems in New York State and the nation. The system includes 12 hospitals in 4 counties of New York State and is a leader in medical education and research. An outstanding provider of primary care, its Centers of Excellence lead in providing complex care and innovation. The population served is among the most socioeconomically challenged in the country.

Prior to appointment as President and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Safyer held senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. He was granted his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in Social Medicine at Montefiore. Dr. Safyer is Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine and Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Montefiore-Einstein.