Diane M. Ashton, MD, Mph
About Diane M. Ashton, MD, Mph
Diane M. Ashton, MD, MPH, serves as the Medical Director at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2016. She possesses extensive expertise in public health management, particularly in addressing health equity in maternal health outcomes.
Work at EmblemHealth
Diane M. Ashton, MD, MPH, has served as the Medical Director at EmblemHealth since 2016. In this role, she oversees various medical initiatives and programs aimed at improving health outcomes within the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her responsibilities include providing clinical leadership and ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. Under her direction, EmblemHealth has focused on addressing public health challenges and enhancing health equity across diverse populations.
Education and Expertise
Diane M. Ashton holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, specializing in Health Policy and Management. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Weil Cornell University Medical College. Additionally, she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Luke's / Roosevelt Hospital Center. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health management, particularly in maternal health outcomes and health equity.
Background
Diane M. Ashton began her academic journey at Brooklyn Technical High School, where she focused on College Prep. She later attended New York University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Prior to her current role, she worked for 12 years at the March of Dimes Foundation National Office as Deputy Medical Director and Vice President of Health Equity, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child health.
Achievements
Diane M. Ashton has a significant presence in the medical community, with extensive research publications and media engagements that promote medical and public health interests. She has been an invited speaker at national conferences, where she discusses critical topics in public health and medicine. Her work has notably focused on addressing health equity in maternal health outcomes, reflecting her commitment to improving health disparities.