Episcopal Health Services Appoints New Chair and Residency Director of the Department of Medicine

Far Rockaway, New York, March 16, 2026 — Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is pleased to appoint Ravi Gupta, MD, FACP, as Chair and Residency Director of the Department of Medicine. In his new role at EHS, he will guide physician leadership within the department, support faculty development, and advance innovation in graduate medical education. He will also lead efforts to strengthen clinical quality, patient safety, and operational performance while overseeing the organization’s internal medicine residency program.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Gupta as the new Chair and Residency Director of the Department of Medicine at EHS, He is a renowned leader in academic medicine with a remarkable success in nurturing and training the next generation of physicians,” said Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer at EHS. “Under his leadership, the Department of Medicine will be on the forefront of advancing the health system’s mission to provide excellent and high-quality care to the Rockaway Peninsula.”

“Dr. Gupta is a highly accomplished physician leader with a deep commitment to quality, safety, and medical education,” said Jameela Yusuff, MD MPH MS FACP, Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at EHS.  “His leadership and experience will be instrumental in advancing the Department of Medicine and supporting our mission to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.”

Dr. Gupta brings nearly 20 years of experience in medical leadership and academic medicine. Prior to joining EHS, he held several senior leadership roles at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk, serving as Chief Medical Officer, Chief Academic Officer, and Patient Safety Officer.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Gupta served as Division Chief of Hospital Medicine and Associate Residency Program Director at Mount Sinai Morningside–West Hospitals and as Residency Program Director and Vice Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Lutheran Medical Center / NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). He completed his internal medicine residency and served as Chief Medical Resident at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, training at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and the Providence VA Medical Center.

“EHS has a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care while training the next generation of physicians,” said Dr. Gupta. “I look forward to working with our talented physicians, residents, and staff to continue strengthening clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation in medical education.”