Palisades Medical Center Appoints Calvin Hwang, M.D., MPH, FCCP, as New Chief Medical Officer

Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Calvin Hwang, M.D., MPH, FCCP, as its new Chief Medical Officer starting September 8, 2026. A highly esteemed physician and proven healthcare executive, Dr. Hwang brings a wealth of clinical leadership and quality improvement experience to Palisades Medical Center, reinforcing the hospital's commitment to providing the highest level of care to the communities it serves.

Dr. Hwang joins Palisades Medical Center from New York-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital, where he most recently served as Associate Chief Medical Officer and Associate Chief Quality Officer. Concurrently, he served as Associate Chief Quality Officer for NYP/Hospital at Home. An Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Hwang has a distinguished track record of spearheading interdisciplinary initiatives that reduce surgical infections, optimize emergency department flow, and significantly improve hospital safety metrics and patient satisfaction.

“A strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader, Dr. Hwang will help to further our mission to transform health care and elevate the patient experience,” said Lisa Iachetti, MBA, BSN, RN, President and Chief Hospital Executive of Palisades Medical Center. “Our entire community will be enriched by his skilled, data-driven approach to patient care. His expertise in patient safety and quality care will be invaluable as we continue to advance the clinical excellence provided to our patients and their families.”

Dr. Hwang holds a medical degree and a Master of Public Health from New York Medical College, and he earned his undergraduate degree at Yale University. He completed his residency and fellowship training at Beth Israel Medical Center. He is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and a member of both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Dr. Hwang’s appointment is just another example of the hospital's steadfast commitment to providing the community with the highest level of care. Just as New Jersey’s Hudson River "Gold Coast" has transformed, Palisades Medical Center is evolving to meet the region's growing needs. The hospital recently broke ground on a $50 million expansion to create a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department, set to open in 2027. This growth is bolstered by recent national accolades for clinical excellence - most notably, being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care, earning the publication's highest possible "High Performing" designation. With top-tier clinical leadership and expanding facilities, Palisades Medical Center continues to reaffirm its mission to deliver world-class, community-driven health care.