Physician Daniel Alexander, one of the most respected and accomplished orthopedic surgeons in Upstate New York, has been named chief administrative officer at ACH.
Alexander joined Auburn Orthopedic Specialists in October 2022 and brings 20 years of experience performing more than 20,000 surgeries. He is the founder of Finger Lakes Bone and Joint Center and Open MRI of the Finger Lakes. His most recent position was chairman of orthopedics for Rochester Regional Health eastern region since 2009.
Alexander will continue his orthopedics practice in Auburn, and has accepted the additional responsibilities for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the medical care provided by surgical services and local physician practices affiliated with Auburn Community Hospital with the goal of improving medical and operational practices.
“We are thrilled to be able to utilize Dr. Alexander’s considerable experience and leadership skills as our new Chief Administrative Officer,” said Scott Berlucchi, Auburn Community Hospital’s president and CEO. “Hospitals and physicians need alignment of their goals to foster safe and high-quality care. Dr. Alexander has the kind of leadership and clinical capabilities to forge these alliances. He not only has excellent clinical skills as a practicing orthopedic surgeon, but understands how to build successful practices and service lines and is an outstanding manager.”
Alexander was instrumental in building the new state-of-the-art emergency department at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. He was responsible for building a community center in one of Buffalo’s poorest neighborhoods where he grew up and helped build a Boys and Girls Club in neighboring Geneva, to connect and empower young people who need organizations such as this to reach their full potential.
He also co-chairs “Boldly Buffalo” a $1 billion fundraising campaign to support his alma mater, the University at Buffalo (UB), including the UB medical school. Under his leadership the campaign will soon meet its goal of $1 billion.
Alexander received his medical degree from the University at Buffalo and completed his training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.