Christopher Oates
About Christopher Oates
Christopher Oates is the Social Work Manager in Palliative Care at NYU Langone Medical Center, with extensive experience in social work and healthcare management.
Current Role at NYU Langone Medical Center
Christopher Oates serves as the Social Work Manager in Palliative Care at NYU Langone Medical Center. He assumed this role in 2016. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing and overseeing the provision of social work services within palliative care. His work involves coordinating with medical staff to support patients and their families, ensuring that they receive comprehensive and compassionate care during challenging times.
Previous Experience at Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Christopher Oates worked at Visiting Nurse Service of New York, initially serving as the Manager of Charitable Care from 2008 to 2012, and later as a Hospice Liaison from 2012 to 2016. During his tenure, he was involved in managing charitable care initiatives and facilitating hospice services in Manhattan, working to improve the quality of life for patients facing terminal illnesses.
Experience at New York Presbyterian Hospital
From 1998 to 2008, Christopher Oates worked at New York Presbyterian Hospital as a Program Administrator. In this role, he was tasked with overseeing various programs and initiatives aimed at improving patient care and support services in the Greater New York City Area. His decade-long contribution significantly influenced the operational efficiency and patient support frameworks within the hospital.
Early Career at St. Vincent's Hospital
Christopher Oates began his professional journey in social work at St. Vincent's Hospital, where he worked as a Senior Social Worker in the AIDS Center Program from 1991 to 1998. In this role, he provided critical support to patients diagnosed with AIDS, delivering essential social work services and contributing to the hospital's AIDS care program.
Educational Background and Degrees
Christopher Oates holds several advanced degrees, starting with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Babson College, obtained between 1981 and 1985. He then earned a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York from 1989 to 1991. Lastly, he achieved a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Baruch College between 2005 and 2007. These academic credentials have provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in social work and healthcare management.