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973-660-3599EmailMelissa Lozano, MD, MA joins the organization with broad clinical experience and proven history of collaborative leadership
MORRISTOWN, NJ – JANUARY 28, 2026 – Atlantic Health is pleased to announce the arrival of Melissa Lozano, MD, MA as the new System Medical Director of Women’s Health. A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and experienced physician leader, Dr. Lozano is dedicated to advancing high-quality, equitable care across women’s health at Atlantic Health.
In her new role, Dr. Lozano will lead the strategic growth of Women’s Health across Atlantic Health, advancing high-quality, patient-centered, and innovative care models that support women throughout every stage of life. She will collaborate closely with hospital Chairs and system leaders to drive initiatives that elevate care quality, foster innovation and ensure personalized experiences for our patients. Her leadership will be instrumental in strengthening partnerships across Atlantic Health hospitals, ambulatory sites, medical groups and care teams to enhance service integration and delivery.
“I am honored to join this incredible team at Atlantic Health and lead efforts that prioritize the health and well-being of women in the communities we serve.” said Dr. Lozano. “Together, we will continue to expand access to advanced care, foster innovation and ensure every woman receives the personalized, exceptional care she deserves.”
Before joining Atlantic Health, Dr. Lozano was an attending OB-GYN at Mount Sinai West. She also served as Division Director of Generalists and Laborists and Postpartum Medical Director at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West, where she led multidisciplinary teams, strengthened clinical operations, and drove initiatives that improved quality, patient experience and postpartum care.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lozano as our new System Medical Director for Women’s Health. Her deep clinical expertise and commitment to excellence will strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality care that meets the unique needs of women in every stage of life,” said Steven Sheris, MD, Executive Vice President, Clinician Enterprise, Atlantic Health. “We look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our patients and communities.”
Joining Dr. Lozano in this important work is Amanda Tempe, newly appointed Executive Director for Women’s Health. Amanda is a familiar and respected leader within Atlantic Health, having joined the organization in 2016. She began her journey as a practice administrator overseeing 25 primary care practices and, most recently, served as Director of Practice Operations for Atlantic Medical Group, where she led more than 50 physician practices across 50 locations and supported 450 team members.
Dr. Lozano completed graduate studies from Boston University School of Medicine and earned her medical degree from State University of New York, Downstate Medical School. She has a strong background in medical education and faculty development, having previously served as Assistant Residency Program Director and Faculty Wellness Champion, and has contributed to research and national presentations focused on clinical quality and maternal health.
About Atlantic Health
Atlantic Health is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of 24,000 team members and more than 7,779 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health serves more than half of the state of New Jersey including 14 counties and 7.5 million people.
The not-for-profit system offers more than 550 sites of care, including its eight hospitals: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ, Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ, Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, NJ and Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ.
The system includes Atlantic Medical Group, part of a physician enterprise that makes up one of the largest multispecialty practices in New Jersey with more than 1,700 physicians and advance practice providers. Joined with Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners they form part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
Atlantic Health provides care for the full continuum of health care needs through 30 urgent care centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Atlantic Health Virtual Visits. Facilitating the connection between these services on both land and air is the transportation fleet of Atlantic Mobile Health.
Founded by Atlantic Health, the Healthcare Transformation Consortium is a partnership of seven regional hospitals and health systems dedicated to improving access and affordability. Atlantic Health has a medical school affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University, is home to the regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers and is the official health care partner of the New York Jets.