Professional Role and Responsibilities
Dr. Gurinder Kaur is currently the Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program at St. Joseph's Health, Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH), a position she has held since late 2020. In this capacity, she is responsible for leading the hospitalist team in delivering comprehensive inpatient care and optimizing the hospitalist infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Kaur serves as Co-Chair of the Sepsis Program at RMH, actively working to improve sepsis management and patient education to reduce morbidity and mortality related to sepsis.
Clinical and Administrative Affiliations
Dr. Kaur practices family medicine and is affiliated with multiple facilities under the St. Joseph’s Health system, including:
- Rome Memorial Hospital – Hospital-Based Practice, Rome, NY
- St. Joseph's Health Hospitalist Office, Syracuse, NY
She is a board-certified family medicine physician recognized by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kaur speaks Punjabi, which potentially facilitates engagement with diverse patient populations.
Education and Training
- Medical degree obtained from Ross University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate studies at the University at Albany, SUNY (2005–2009), with a minor in Chemistry
- Completed residency at Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Professional Experience and Background
Before her current leadership role, Dr. Kaur has held executive positions overseeing hospitalist groups and post-acute care practices, including her role as a Senior Regional Director at Vituity, a healthcare provider organization. Here, she managed hospitalists, emergency department practices, and post-acute care providers, demonstrating experience in large-scale clinical operations and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Achievements and Recognition
- Named Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program at St. Joseph's Health’s Rome Memorial Hospital in 2020
- Actively engaged in initiatives to optimize healthcare delivery systems for hospitalists and associated nursing teams
- Nominated for Nursing Education awards during Nurses Week at St. Joseph’s Health (2025), reflecting her leadership in clinical education and staff development
- Recognized for leadership at health system conferences, including Trinity Health’s “Together Again” Conference, highlighting her role as a key leader within the St. Joseph’s Health network
Organizational Context: St. Joseph’s Health
St. Joseph’s Health is a comprehensive health system based in Syracuse, New York, with a strong reputation for inpatient care, including awards such as one of seven national Mitral Valve Repair Reference Centers. The health system's focus on quality, education, and community health underscores its strategic priorities towards clinical excellence and patient-centered care, with Dr. Kaur playing a critical role in advancing these initiatives at the hospitalist program level.
Contact and Outreach Information
- Primary phone contact: 315-338-7000
- Patient appointments accepted; open to new patients
- Office locations:
- Rome Memorial Hospital, 1500 N James St, Rome, NY 13440
- St. Joseph’s Health Hospitalist Office, 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203
This profile highlights Dr. Gurinder Kaur’s significant clinical leadership and operational oversight that directly influence patient care quality and hospitalist program effectiveness at St. Joseph’s Health. Her dual expertise as a practicing family medicine physician and a healthcare program director positions her as a pivotal figure in clinical workflow optimization and staff education within the organization.
