Dr. Ehtisham serves as president and CEO of Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey’s largest health systems. There, he is advancing the organization’s mission to build healthier communities through a focus on the highest level of clinical performance and extraordinary patient experiences. He brings vast experience across nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations encompassing acute care operations, strategic planning and market growth, physician engagement, nursing, graduate medical education, financial performance and philanthropy. Prior to joining Atlantic Health, Dr. Ehtisham served as senior vice president and president of acute care operations for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health, a $10 billion integrated care delivery network, where he achieved significant growth and earned the system multiple recognitions for clinical excellence from U.S. News & World Report and The Leapfrog Group. He previously served as senior vice president and system COO at Winter Haven-based Central Florida Health, where his strategic planning and operations expertise resulted in bond rating upgrades and substantial cost savings. A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, he has received multiple honors from the organization, including the “Exemplary Service Award” and “Distinguished Service Award.” He also serves on the American Hospital Association Health Systems Committee. Dr. Ehtisham was recognized as the 2023 “Healthcare Administrator of the Year” by Northwest University of Charlotte and has appeared on both the NJBIZ “Power 100” and BINJE‘s “Best Power Players” lists in 2026.
