Medical Staff at Oswego Hospital Appoint New Leadership
Contact: Jamie Leszczynski
The Medical Staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2024-2025, including Michael Alcasid, MD as President and David Bass, DO, FACC as Vice President.
For the past 26 years, Michael Alcasid, MD has been a staple at Oswego Hospital. In 1998 he started as a staff physician while also working as a primary care physician for Oswego County Opportunities. In 2008 he transitioned to being a Hospitalist, a position he’s held ever since. Dr. Alcasid has held various leadership positions including Chairman of the ICU Committee from 2008-2017, QICA/QAPI Chairman from 2016-2018, Chief of Medicine Service from 2012-2016, Hospitalist Director from 2008-2018, and he’s even served as Vice President of the Medical Staff 2016-2018 as well as President from 2018-2020. As the newly elected President of the Medical Staff, he will also serve as Chair of the Medical Executive Committee and as a member of the Oswego Health Board of Directors. In this role, he is responsible for communicating and representing the opinions and concerns of the Medical Staff and its members on organizational and specific matters affecting Hospital operations to the Board. He will also oversee compliance on the part of the Medical Staff with the procedural safeguards and rights of its members in all stages of the Hospital’s credentialing process.
Since 2020, David Bass, DO, FACC has provided cardiovascular care with the Center of Cardiology at Oswego Health Medical Practice. Board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine; he earned his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition, Dr. Bass completed his fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Nassau University Medical Center. Dr. Bass has extensive cardiovascular experience throughout New York State, including being a noninvasive cardiologist at Canton Potsdam Hospital. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, has diplomate status with the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and has diplomate status with the National Board of Echocardiography. As Vice President of the Medical Staff, Dr. Bass will chair the Oswego Health Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Committee and will serve as a member of the Medical Executive Committee.
“We are fortunate to have both Drs. Alcasid and Bass leading the Medical Staff here at Oswego Hospital” stated Michael C. Backus, President & CEO of Oswego Health. “Their commitment to safety and quality
of care is exemplary as we know they both take immense pride in caring for our community. We look forward to collaborating with our Medical Staff as we transform healthcare locally.”
The Medical Staff at Oswego Hospital includes 270+ providers representing multiple specialty services across CNY.