Dr. Perez serves as chief medical officer at Chilton Medical Center, overseeing quality, patient safety and palliative care while advancing physician engagement and alignment within the hospital and systemwide. He works closely with medical staff and system leaders to standardize best practices, strengthen care coordination and support service line growth in partnership with Atlantic Health’s physician group. Under his leadership, Chilton Medical Center has maintained national recognition for care quality, including an “A” Leapfrog safety grade and inclusion among Healthgrades’ “America’s 250 Best Hospitals” list for 2025. He serves as physician lead for Atlantic Health’s credentialing and privileging process, reinforcing clinical standards across the system. During the Covid-19 Delta and Omicron surges, he acted as physician lead for the system’s command center, guiding coordinated clinical response efforts. Board-certified in emergency medicine, Dr. Perez previously served as medical director of emergency services at Chilton and as vice chairman and associate medical director at Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J.
