Antonio Sánchez MD, MHSA, FAPA, FACHE

Prior to his appointment to the VACHS, Dr. Sánchez served as the Executive Director of the VA Northport Medical Center in Northport, New York, beginning in May 2019. Additionally, he held the position of Acting Director of VACHS from 2017 to 2019.

With extensive expertise in health care administration, development, and oversight, Dr. Sánchez has occupied various significant roles throughout his career. These positions include Acute Care Line Supervisor of Mental and Behavioral Health Care Services, Chief of Psychiatry, Deputy Chief of Staff, Interim Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff.

Dr. Sánchez has been a board-certified psychiatrist through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2005 and maintains a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine and health care administration.

He is graduate from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and completed his postgraduate psychiatry training in 1998.  He also possesses a master’s degree in healthcare services administration and became a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives – a distinction uncommon among physicians.  Dr. Sánchez is also a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association for his accomplishments in the field.