Altair Health Names Mark D. Farrington CEO
Morristown, New Jersey – January 25, 2020 – As Altair Health, one of the nation’s only physician-managed healthcare systems that delivers comprehensive spine, brain and neurovascular care, continues to expand, the organization has named Mark D. Farrington, MBA, CMPE as Chief Executive Officer.
“Altair Health is a unique healthcare system that’s pushing traditional boundaries with an integrated, evidence-based approach to spine and neurosurgical care – as well as an incredibly talented team of providers,” says Farrington. “Just as our physicians and clinicians are raising the bar, I’m looking forward to steering the organization to the next level so we can provide life-saving and life-changing care to more people in New Jersey and the tri-state area.”
Farrington most recently served as CEO of Mayfield Brain & Spine, a neurosurgical and spine practice in Cincinnati, and was previously CEO of Culicchia Neurological Clinic, a neuroscience practice in Marrero, Louisiana.
“Over the past 35 years, Mark has successfully led group practices and hospital service teams across the country with a focus on high-quality care and improving the patient experience,” says Chris Valerian, COO of Altair Health. “We are thrilled to have Mark at the helm of our organization.”
Built on the 60-plus year legacy of Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists – the largest neurosurgical practice in New Jersey and one of the most advanced in the country – Altair Health encompasses:
- The Altair Health Spine & Wellness Center, where patients can access the area’s first true collaboration of specialists dedicated to treating spine conditions under one roof.
- The Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, delivering the most advanced diagnosis and treatment for all types of brain tumors.
- The Altair Health Neurovascular Center, providing innovative treatments for stroke, aneurysm and other neurovascular conditions.
In addition to the Altair Health Spine & Wellness Center in Morristown and the Altair Health Surgery Center in Florham Park, ANS | Altair Health has offices in Morristown, Freehold, Summit and Wayne.
About Altair Health
Building on Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists’ (ANS) 60+-year legacy, Altair Health is leading the way in game-changing spine, brain and neurovascular care. Together, a team of physicians and clinicians from numerous specialties are leveraging the power of integrated, evidence-based care – and guiding patients through every step of their treatment – to improve outcomes. Visit AltairHealth.com or call 833.4 ALTAIR (833.425.8247).