Wayne Gietz, NorthBay Health-care’s executive director of primary services, became vice president of NorthBay Healthcare’s Ambulatory Division last fall.

“Since his arrival,it has become clear that he is a visionary leader and an expert in ambulatory/out-patient operations,” said Aimee Brewer, president of the Ambulatory Division.

“He is passionate about providing the highest quality of care to our patients, and he is dedicated to our staff, physicians and community.”

Before joining NorthBay Healthcare in May 2016, Wayne held leadership positions as senior associate executive director at NYC Health and Hospitals Corp., and vice president of outpatient services at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn.

“We have tremendous potential to grow here at NorthBay Healthcare,” said Wayne. “My focus will be on total access—making sure we are meeting the needs of the community.” He said he will delve into patient needs, trends and opportunities to integrate sub-specialties, when appropriate.

“We want to serve the patients when they need it, where they need it,” he said. “It’s about the right care at the right time in the right place.”

Wayne earned his bachelor’s degree in health care administration and a master’s in organizational leadership from Bellevue University in Nebraska.