Dr. Alba Pumarol Named Chief Medical Officer

New York, NY (November 1, 2025) – The Institute for Family Health today named Dr. Alba Pumarol, MD, as Chief Medical Officer. Having worked at the Institute for Family Health for over two decades, she brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role.

Dr. Pumarol attended medical school at Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic and completed her residency in family practice at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Resident during her final year. She joined the Institute as a family medicine physician in 2004, serving primarily in the Bronx. In 2012, she became the Medical Director of the Stevenson Family Health Center, and in 2020, was named the Institute’s Regional Medical Director for the Bronx. She also serves as a Senior Clinical Advisor for the Institute’s Family Nurse Practitioner Residency, through which she supports the training of four new nurse practitioners annually.

“Dr. Pumarol is deeply committed to delivering approachable, accessible, and high-quality care to all patients,” said Dr. Eric Gayle, President and CEO of the Institute for Family Health. “Her vision emphasizes operational excellence, compassionate care, and the creation of clinical environments where patients, providers, and all staff can thrive. We look forward to her continued leadership and the positive impact she will bring to our organization and the communities we serve.”

“In my new role as Chief Medical Officer, I remined committed to elevating our standards of care and building a trusted compassionate environment,” said Dr. Alba Pumarol. “Together with our exceptional providers, we will lead with purpose, strengthen our practice and drive the meaningful changes our patients deserve.”

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The Institute for Family Health is a federally qualified health center network in New York State serving 100,000 patients annually. Services are available to people of all ages, regardless of ability to pay.