Michelle Lewis
Executive Leadership
Michelle Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Lewis is a visionary healthcare leader who is shaping the future of healthcare delivery at Gotham Health, a key division of NYC Health + Hospitals and one of the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). As CEO, Ms. Lewis is driving Gotham Health’s expansive growth while ensuring the organization continues to provide high-quality, equitable care to all New Yorkers, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Her leadership and vision have been highlighted in Crain’s New York, where she was featured for navigating healthcare funding shifts and expanding access to critical services across the city.
Ms. Lewis worked closely with the city to develop three advanced ambulatory sites in the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, with a fourth facility currently under construction in Far Rockaway. These state-of-the-art sites offer both specialty and primary care services, expanding access to healthcare in under resourced areas. With over 20 years of experience, she has built a reputation for leading transformative initiatives, optimizing patient care, and fostering strong, mission-driven teams. She has led the introduction of essential clinical services across the enterprise, including dermatology and advanced radiology offerings such as MRI, CT scans, and 3D mammography, significantly improving access to early detection, screening, and specialized care in under resourced communities.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Lewis led the rollout of testing and vaccination services across Gotham Health’s network, ensuring that essential services were accessible to New Yorkers at a critical time across the five boroughs.
Under Ms. Lewis’s leadership, Gotham Health has become a model for integrated care, expanding co-located behavioral health services and enhancing access to mental health support. She has also driven the growth of telehealth, providing flexibility and ensuring continuity of care, especially for patients facing transportation or mobility challenges.
Before joining NYC Health + Hospitals, Ms. Lewis worked in ambulatory care services and had oversight of the emergency rooms at NewYork-Presbyterian Health System. These experiences enhanced her ability to drive systemic change while maintaining a focus on patient-centered care.
Ms. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehman College in New York and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.
