Ashwin Vasan
Ashwin Vasan | |
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| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health | |
| In office March 15, 2022 – October 18, 2024 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Dave A. Chokshi |
| Succeeded by | Michelle E. Morse (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1980 |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) Harvard University (MS) University of Michigan (MD) London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (PhD) |
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Ashwin Vasan (born November 15, 1980) is an American physician, epidemiologist, and health official. He served as the 44th commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Vasan is credited with modernizing the agency's culture and processes as well as strengthening its data systems in preparation for future pandemics or health emergencies.
His research on infectious diseases, mental health, and primary care treatment have been published in numerous medical journals including NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet.
Vasan was also the president and CEO of Fountain House, a national mental health nonprofit.