BronxCare Health System
Dr. Liana Leung serves as the Senior Medical Director of Ambulatory Care and Population Health at BronxCare Health System, a key leadership role focused on advancing ambulatory care and optimizing population health outcomes within the organization. She also holds the position of Associate Director of the Department of Ambulatory Care as well as Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, indicating her involvement in both clinical leadership and medical education.
Dr. Leung’s professional profile reflects extensive experience in clinical operations and ambulatory care management, underscoring her expertise in overseeing comprehensive primary care services. Her clinical background is that of a board-certified general internist, with specialties in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine.
Education and Certifications
- Medical Degree: Weill Cornell Medical College (2002)
- Residency: Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
- Bachelor of Science: Biology, Yale College, graduated summa cum laude with Distinction in Biology major
- Master of Public Health (MPH): Columbia University
- Additional Executive Education: The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School
- Fellowship: Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
Professional Experience and Leadership
Dr. Leung’s clinical and administrative leadership roles extend beyond BronxCare, with prior appointments including Associate Chief Medical Officer at Rendr and Chief Medical Officer at Ryan Health. She is recognized as a distinguished healthcare leader with demonstrated success in managing ambulatory care delivery and clinical program development.
Within BronxCare Health System, her responsibilities encompass:
- Oversight of ambulatory care and population health initiatives
- Provision of comprehensive primary care services across BronxCare’s outpatient network
- Leadership in quality improvement and patient safety efforts
- Coordination with multidisciplinary teams to enhance health care delivery in the Bronx community
She is also deeply involved in medical education, serving as Associate Program Director for internal medicine residency, highlighting her commitment to training the next generation of physicians.
Location and Affiliations
- Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, primarily operating within the BronxCare Health System network.
- Affiliated with medical facilities including NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, expanding her clinical influence in ambulatory internal medicine.
Professional Recognitions and Leadership Impact
While specific awards and honors are not exhaustively detailed, Dr. Leung is noted for her leadership role in achieving health care excellence within BronxCare’s Outpatient Network. She has been recognized for her contributions to patient safety and quality care, as well as for her selection as a Visiting Scholar by Harvard in 2021, reflecting peer recognition of her clinical and administrative expertise.
Her dual clinical and administrative roles position her as a pivotal figure in BronxCare’s strategic direction for ambulatory and population health services, making her a critical stakeholder in initiatives aimed at improving care quality and operational efficiency.
Contact Information:
- BronxCare primary contact email: lleung1@bronxcare.org (as listed for hospital positions)
This profiling consolidates Dr. Liana Leung’s extensive clinical qualifications, leadership roles, and educational background, emphasizing her central role in ambulatory care management and medical education at BronxCare Health System.
