Jennifer H Mieres

Dr. Jennifer H. Mieres is a leading expert in cardiovascular disease in women and patient-centered healthcare advocacy. As Senior Vice President of Northwell Health’s Center for Equity of Care, she has oversight of and provides strategic guidance for Northwell’s diversity and health equity initiatives and serves as the health system’s first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. She is a member of Northwell’s Katz institute of Women’s Health steering committee. Dr. Mieres is also the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and a professor of cardiology, at The Zucker School of Medicine.
Dr. Mieres’ current clinical focus and research are centered on the elimination of health and gender disparities and cardiovascular disease in women. As a leading advocate for patient-centered healthcare and medical education reform, she has authored/co-authored over 60 scientific publications, including as lead author of the 2005 and 2014 AHA cardiac imaging guidelines for women.