NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Appoints Dr. Anitha Srinivasan First Woman Chief Medical Officer at the Hospital
She is the first woman Chief Medical Officer at Metropolitan Hospital, currently one of two female CMOs across the 11 NYC Health + Hospitals hospital facilities, and the only woman of color in that role Dr. John T. Pellicone steps down after ten years in the position
May 27, 2025
New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan announced today that Anitha Srinivasan, MD, MPH, FACS, has been appointed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the hospital, effective June 1. She will succeed Dr. John T. Pellicone, who is stepping down as CMO after ten years in the position. Having worked at Metropolitan Hospital for over two decades, she brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She is the first woman Chief Medical Officer at Metropolitan Hospital, currently one of two female CMOs across the 11 NYC Health + Hospitals hospital facilities, and the only woman of color in that role.
Dr. Srinivasan began her career at NYC Health + Hospitals in the 1990s with a surgical residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. After several years at an academic research center, she joined Metropolitan Hospital as an attending surgeon and associate professor of surgery at New York Medical College, where she has remained since. She founded the Metropolitan Breast Cancer Center and has served as its Director since 2017. In 2019, she was appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and in 2020, she expanded her leadership role by becoming Director of Perioperative Services. As Chief Medical Officer, she will be the third person to hold this title at Metropolitan Hospital.
“We are deeply grateful to Dr. Pellicone for his years of outstanding leadership, clinical insight, and steadfast commitment to our mission,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Chief Executive Officer Julian S. John. “His contributions over the past decade have left a lasting mark on Metropolitan, transforming patient care and expanding the breadth of services we provide. As we welcome Dr. Srinivasan as our new Chief Medical Officer, we celebrate not only her exceptional qualifications and decades of service, but also a historic milestone—her appointment as our first woman CMO. Dr. Srinivasan brings a combination of surgical expertise, academic leadership, and a deep understanding of the needs of the communities we serve. I am confident she will lead with the same compassion, vision, and excellence that have defined her career.”
“It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve as Chief Medical Officer alongside such a talented and mission-driven team,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan outgoing Chief Medical Officer John T. Pellicone, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAACVPR. “As I step down, I am filled with pride and confidence knowing Dr. Srinivasan will lead Metropolitan forward. Her deep commitment to clinical excellence, equitable care, and the health of our diverse communities has helped shape this institution for over two decades. She is a remarkable physician, trusted leader, and powerful advocate—and I can think of no one more prepared to take on this role,”
“I am honored and humbled to step into the role of Chief Medical Officer at a place that has been my professional home for over 20 years. As a surgeon, educator, and hospital administrator, I have seen firsthand the strength and resilience of our patients and staff,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan incoming Chief Medical Officer Anitha Srinivasan, MD, MPH, FACS. “It is especially meaningful to serve as the first woman CMO of this facility, and I carry that responsibility with deep pride and purpose. Together, we will continue to deliver high-quality care to the communities who rely on us, and work to ensure every voice is heard and each patient is seen.”
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is a 338-bed facility serving East Harlem and surrounding communities. Known historically as the primary healthcare provider in El Barrio, Metropolitan delivers high-quality, compassionate care to over 350,000 clinic patients and more than 50,000 emergency room visitors annually. The hospital is a designated Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Center of Excellence and a recognized leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity. Metropolitan has earned numerous honors, including the Beacon, Lantern, AORN, and DAISY Awards, a Leapfrog “A” Grade for patient safety, and national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list. With a legacy spanning 150 years, Metropolitan maintains the nation’s oldest hospital-medical school affiliation through its longstanding partnership with New York Medical College. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/metropolitan.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan—all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
