Diana Nancy Contreras, MD Mph
About Diana Nancy Contreras, MD Mph
Diana Nancy Contreras, MD MPH, serves as the Systemwide Medical Director for the Women's Health Service Line at Atlantic Health System, overseeing a five-hospital network. She has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology, having held various leadership roles at North Shore-LIJ Health System and other institutions.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Diana Nancy Contreras, MD MPH serves as the Systemwide Medical Director for the Women's Health Service Line at Atlantic Health System. She has held this position since 2017, overseeing a five-hospital system and medical group located in Morristown, New Jersey. In her role, she has implemented maternity digital telehealth and remote care monitoring programs. She has also focused on creating a cohesive approach, referred to as 'systemness,' within the maternity service line across the health system. Additionally, she has played a key role in expanding clinical volume by establishing new programs.
Previous Experience at North Shore LIJ Health System
Diana Contreras held multiple leadership roles at North Shore LIJ Health System from 2008 to 2015. She served as the Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology at LIJ Medical Center for seven years. Additionally, she was the Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery for five years and the Medical Director of the Ambulatory Surgical Suite for three years. She also worked as the Director of Ambulatory Quality and Evidence-Based Practice in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service Line for one year. Her extensive experience in these roles contributed to advancements in women's health services.
Education and Expertise
Diana Contreras earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, completing her studies from 1987 to 1991. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Princeton University, which she obtained from 1979 to 1983. Furthering her education, she completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, focusing on Health Policy and Management, from 2012 to 2014. This educational background supports her expertise in women's health and public health initiatives.
Leadership Roles at Other Institutions
Before her current role at Atlantic Health System, Diana Contreras held significant positions at various institutions. She was the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Texas Tech University from 1999 to 2002. Following that, she served as the Associate Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Lutheran from 2015 to 2017. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in gynecologic oncology and women's health services.
Achievements in Women's Health Programs
Throughout her career, Diana Contreras has been involved in launching value-based care maternity programs in collaboration with payors. She has led efforts to operationalize outcome-driven solutions by identifying organizational gaps and executing critical processes. Her initiatives have focused on improving the quality of care and expanding access to women's health services.