Dr. Xavier serves as chief medical officer for Atlantic Health’s Newton and Hackettstown Medical Centers, advancing physician engagement, integration and alignment across employed and community medical staff. She oversees quality and patient safety initiatives at both hospitals, partnering with leadership to strengthen clinical performance and operational effectiveness. With more than 20 years of experience, she is known for championing structured process improvement, team engagement and psychological safety across disciplines. She led strategy development and implementation to enhance critical care provider coverage in both ICUs, contributing to improved ICU outcomes and Leapfrog safety ratings. As leader of the capacity management steering committee, she has improved patient throughput and operational efficiency. She has also guided comprehensive quality improvement efforts, reinforcing structured approaches to performance management. Prior to joining Atlantic Health, Dr. Xavier served as chief quality officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she implemented multiple successful initiatives.
