Neville Sarkari (M.D., MBA, Facp, Faahpm)
About Neville Sarkari (M.D., MBA, Facp, Faahpm)
Neville Sarkari serves as the Chief Mission Medical Affairs Officer at Empath Health, where he oversees physician coverage for over 1,200 hospice patients daily. With extensive experience in healthcare leadership and a strong academic background, he focuses on enhancing patient care and implementing strategic initiatives.
Work at Empath Health
Neville Sarkari serves as the Chief Mission Medical Affairs Officer at Empath Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he maintains physician coverage for over 1,200 hospice patients daily. He collaborates with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to formulate and implement strategic plans aimed at enhancing patient-centered care.
Previous Experience at Owensboro Medical Health System
Prior to his current role, Sarkari worked at Owensboro Medical Health System in various capacities. He served as the Chief of the Department of Medicine for one year from 2008 to 2009. He was also the Medical Director of Palliative Medicine from 2008 to 2012 and held the position of Vice-Chief of Staff from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he acted as the Physician Champion for the Inpatient OMHS Epic EMR Implementation from 2010 to 2011.
Leadership at Covenant Hospice
Sarkari held significant leadership roles at Covenant Hospice from 2011 to 2015. He was the Corporate Medical Director and Senior Vice President of Medical Services, and later served as the Senior Vice President of Operations and Interim COO. His tenure at Covenant Hospice focused on improving operational efficiency and patient care in the Pensacola, Florida Area.
Education and Expertise
Sarkari's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare Data Analytics from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. He also studied Molecular Biology at Vanderbilt University. His diverse education supports his expertise in healthcare management and patient care.
Focus on Patient Care and Improvement
Sarkari specializes in spearheading organization-wide improvement projects that optimize patient-centered care and maximize EBITDA for healthcare facilities. His focus is on enhancing patient care quality and outcomes through innovative healthcare strategies, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organizations he has served.