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Karen Santucci, MD

Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President

Greenwich Hospital

Greenwich, CT

Dr. Santucci, chief medical officer at Greenwich Hospital since 2020, provides strategic leadership for the hospital’s clinical programs and staff. A former pediatric emergency medicine physician at Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital for 21 years, Dr. Santucci has spearheaded significant advancements at Greenwich Hospital, including the 2023 opening of a pediatric ambulatory surgery center tailored for children and their families. She was recently honored as a “doctor of distinction” by Westfair Business Journal for her work on the “Youth Access Healthcare Explorers” program, which introduces students facing healthcare barriers to medical careers. Beyond her administrative role, Dr. Santucci is a professor at Yale School of Medicine and actively engages with the community, educating school nurses and students about the impact of drugs and alcohol on young minds. Her leadership combines clinical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to education and equity.

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