
Ramin Rak, MD, Elected Chief of Neurosurgery
For New York physicians balancing complex clinical demands with leadership responsibilities, appointments like this underscore the importance of physician-led care within hospital systems. MSSNY is proud to congratulate Dr. Ramin Rak, an attending neurosurgeon and senior partner at NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery, on his election as Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, beginning January 1, 2026. Dr. Rak previously served as president of both the Suffolk County Medical Society and the New York State Neurosurgical Society, advancing physician advocacy, professional collaboration, and patient-centered policy at the local and statewide levels. A member of MSSNY since 2008, Dr. Rak’s trajectory reflects the vital role physicians play not only in operating rooms but in shaping healthcare systems.
MSSNY congratulates Dr. Rak on this well-earned appointment and recognizes the significance of physician leadership in sustaining high-quality care for New Yorkers. As The Voice of New York Physicians, MSSNY remains committed to supporting physicians who step forward to lead, advocate, and strengthen the profession.
NSPC Neurosurgeon Ramin Rak Elected Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center


