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Dr. Elie Ata was recently named associate chief medical officer of Merrimack Health.
Ata, who has served as the system’s medical director of the hospitalist service since May 2024, will support the chief physician executive and medical officer in providing clinical oversight and administrative leadership across all hospital-based acute care services, including hospitalist medicine, critical care, emergency services, medical-surgical and telemetry units, surgical services, obstetrics and pediatrics.
“As a physician, I understand that excellent patient outcomes depend on the alignment of our system’s extraordinary clinical services and engagement from frontline care teams to leadership,” said Ata. “By strengthening the coordination across our system, we can deliver care that is not only safe and efficient, but truly patient-centered, equitable and responsive to the diverse needs of our communities.”
A Merrimack Valley resident, Ata studied biology at Merrimack College and received his medical degree from Central Michigan University. Ata completed his residency locally at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Lawrence Family Medicine Residency with an area of concentration in Health Systems Leadership and Management.
“Merrimack Health provides for the health and wellbeing of our entire region. We understand how essential it is for our system to continue advancing our clinical excellence, strategic vision, and accessibility for patients,” said Dr. George Kondylis, chief physician executive and medical officer at Merrimack Health.
Last September, Merrimack Health became the name of the group of hospitals comprised of Lawrence General Hospital and the former Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill and Methuen.