02/05/2025
Dr. Hary Suseelan has been appointed as the vice president of medical affairs at Northern Dutchess Hospital.
Dr. Hary Suseelan is the new vice president of medical affairs at Northern Dutchess Hospital. He is the former vice chair of medicine and president of the medical staff of Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC). Dr. Suseelan succeeds Dr. Andy Wilson, who was recently appointed as the new president of Northern Dutchess Hospital.
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Dr. Suseelan brings extensive healthcare leadership experience to his new role
Since joining VBMC in 2014 as a pulmonary and critical care physician, he served in key leadership roles, including medical director of Respiratory Services and pulmonary subspecialty education coordinator for the VBMC Internal Medicine Residency Program. Additionally, he served as chair of the Credentialing Committee and co-chair of Quality Performance Improvement Committee (QPIC), helping to ensure the highest levels of safety in the hospital and enhance patient care standards.
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“Throughout his career at VBMC, Dr. Suseelan has distinguished himself as a strong advocate for quality and safety, an effective communicator and an exceptional leader,” Dr. Wilson said. “It’s always great to see fellow staff grow into expanded leadership roles within our health system. Given Dr. Suseelan’s proven track record with Nuvance Health, I have no doubt he will make a meaningful impact and continue to shine at Northern Dutchess Hospital.”
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High-quality, patient-centered healthcare at Northern Dutchess Hospital remains a top priority for Dr. Suseelan
As vice president of medical affairs, Dr. Suseelan will lead medical services, improve hospital operations and ensure patients receive high-quality care at Northern Dutchess Hospital. He will collaborate with physicians, nurses and staff to help enhance patient treatment, support medical education and find new ways to improve hospital performance. His leadership will help Northern Dutchess Hospital remain a trusted leader in high-quality, patient-focused care in the Hudson Valley.
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“It is an honor and a privilege to be joining the Northern Dutchess Hospital community and family,” Dr. Suseelan said. “I look forward to actively collaborating with and supporting the physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and staff, and I hope to continue to build on the already phenomenal reputation and culture of Northern Dutchess Hospital.”
From India to New York, learn about Dr. Suseelan’s path in healthcare
Dr. Suseelan graduated from PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research in Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his graduate training and residency in Internal Medicine at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care. He is a diplomat of the Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Board, and adjunct clinical assistant professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine.