Greetings,
At Maimonides Health, our purpose is to serve you. Your well-being is at the heart of everything we do. Within our walls, you’ll find dedicated teams committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that addresses your medical needs and supports you in living your healthiest life.
We are proud to be Brooklyn’s leading health system and a vital part of this community. Whether you are a patient, a family member, a caregiver, neighbor, or a staff member, we are here for you, providing the safest and highest quality care with compassion and respect.
Our programs and centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, breast health, neurosciences, women’s health, orthopedics, and trauma offer you the most advanced treatments available right here in Brooklyn. We have the largest and most experienced robotic surgery team in Brooklyn, and our hybrid operating rooms allow us to perform complex surgeries with precision. Through our growing network of primary care physicians, you can access comprehensive and continuous care close to home.
While we are proud of our achievements, our greatest accomplishment is the trust and confidence you place in us. Maimonides has ranked among the top 10 health systems nationwide for clinical performance for the last four years, according to data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
These accolades represent the lives we touch, the families we support, and the community we serve. We are here for you, striving to make a difference in your life and the lives of those you love.
At the core of our success is our dedicated staff. Our doctors, nurses, and clinical and support teams work tirelessly to provide the highest standard of care. We foster a supportive and respectful environment for our staff, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive. By caring for our staff, we empower them to care for you.
Thank you for choosing Maimonides Health. Together, we will continue to build a healthier, stronger community.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Kenneth D. Gibbs
CEO, Maimonides Health
President & CEO, Maimonides Medical Center
Kenneth D. Gibbs: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
Kenneth D. Gibbs has served as CEO of Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) since January 2016 and took on the role of president of Maimonides Health in March 2022. Under his leadership, MMC has built upon its legacy of clinical excellence, achieving designation as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and establishing Brooklyn’s only Pediatric Trauma Center and Comprehensive Spine Center.
Mr. Gibbs joined the Maimonides Board of Trustees in 2013 and served as chair from 2014 to 2015, during which time Maimonides formed an affiliation with Northwell Health. His tenure has seen Maimonides ranked among the top 10 health systems nationwide for clinical performance, with the Heart and Vascular Institute and Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center consistently recognized for their outstanding outcomes.
Mr. Gibbs has overseen significant initiatives, including the 2018 affiliation with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (MMCH) and $140 million in bonds issued in 2020 to modernize the main campus and create Brooklyn’s first stand-alone trauma center for children.
Beyond Maimonides, Mr. Gibbs chairs the Board of Healthfirst and serves on the Greater New York Hospital Association and the Healthcare Association of New York State boards. Before Maimonides, he led the Municipal Securities Group at Jefferies, LLC, and held executive roles at DEPFA First Albany Securities and First Albany Capital, Inc.
A native New Yorker, Mr. Gibbs holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College. He and his wife have raised four children in the city they love.
At Maimonides, our diverse range of specialized services and innovative programs reflects our dedication to community health. We continuously invest in community health initiatives and community partnerships to address the broader social determinants of health—economic stability, education access, and quality, healthcare access and quality, social and community context, and neighborhood.
We engage with local organizations, schools, and community leaders to promote wellness, prevent disease, and ensure that every Brooklynite has access to the resources they need to lead healthier lives.
Our innovative population health programs leverage data and technology to improve care coordination and outcomes for our patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. By focusing on preventive care and early intervention, we aim to reduce hospitalizations and enhance the overall health of our community.
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