Jennifer H. Mieres, MD

MD, FACC, MASNC, FAHA

Professor of Cardiology and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Senior Vice President, Center for Equity of Care at Northwell Health

Inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Northwell Health


 Dr. Mieres’ clinical focus and research are centered on the elimination of health and gender disparities and cardiovascular disease in women. Under Dr. Mieres’ leadership, Northwell Health has been recognized as a top health system for diversity, equity, and inclusion, most notably by Diversity Inc. as a Top 10 health care institution for a measurable commitment to health care justice. Northwell Health has been in the top 10 list for nine consecutive years and was recognized as number one in 2020 and 2021.