Episcopal Health Services Names New Medical Director of Ambulatory Services

Far Rockaway, New York, March 25, 2026 — Episcopal Health Services (EHS) welcomes Allen Cherson, DO, MHA, CHCQM, FACEP, FABQAURP as the new Medical Director of Ambulatory Services. In this role, Dr. Cherson will help to enhance the performance of Ambulatory Services through improved efficiency, customer service and quality assurance. He will help to improve patient accessibility to primary care and specialty care services, expand medical and social services, enhance population health management and improve the overall patient and family experience.

“Dr. Cherson’s appointment represents an important step forward in advancing our mission to provide excellent care for residents of the Rockaway Peninsula,” said Donald Morrish, MD, MMM, President and Chief Executive Officer of EHS. “His leadership, experience and commitment will play a critical role in expanding access, enhancing quality and ensuring a consistently high standard of care for every patient we serve.”

“Dr. Cherson brings a strong track record in advancing clinical quality, care standardization, and performance across ambulatory settings,” said Jameela Yusuff, MD, MPH, MS, FACP, Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at EHS. “His leadership will be critical as we expand our ambulatory footprint, strengthen care coordination across the continuum, and implement evidence-based practices that improve outcomes and patient access.”

Dr. Cherson comes to EHS with 30 years of experience in healthcare. Prior to joining EHS, Dr. Cherson was the Medical Director of Urgent Care and Telemedicine at AdvantageCare Physicians, held positions at StatHealth and Urgent MD, and was the Assistant Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.

Dr. Cherson earned his DO from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital/New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an Emergency Medicine Services Fellowship with the Fire Department of the City of New York. He is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) and a Diplomat of the American Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

“I am honored to join Episcopal Health Services at a time of profound transformation in healthcare,” said Dr. Cherson. “I look forward to partnering with our teams to reimagine ambulatory care by expanding access, advancing innovation, and delivering a more connected, patient-centered experience. Together, we will build a more equitable, forward-looking system that improves outcomes and supports the long-term health of residents living in the Far Rockaways.”