Vice President, Service Lines
Douglas Arbittier, MD, MBA, joined Atlantic Health System in April of 2021 as Vice President, Service Lines. Overseeing the operations for care provided through our system’s key services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, neuroscience, and women’s health, Dr. Arbittier provides strategic and clinical leadership in support of advancing our mission of building healthier communities.
In his role, Dr. Arbittier works to ensure Atlantic Health System service lines continue to grow to meet the ever-changing needs of all health care consumers, including inpatient, outpatient and preventive services. Along with making sure our patients are always able to access the care they need when they need it, Dr. Arbittier also has a role in driving the continued clinical excellence that helps define the care delivered across Atlantic Health system.
Dr. Arbittier came to Atlantic Health System after spending 17 years with Wellspan Health, where he served in both clinical and administrative roles, culminating in leadership of the Oncology and Surgical service lines. Prior to that, he was Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at York Hospital and President of the medical staff at WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital located in York, Pennsylvania. Before joining Wellspan, Dr. Arbittier was the Chief of Medical Staff and Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York.
Dr. Arbittier earned his medical degree and did his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his MBA from the University of Tennessee.