Anthony Torggler

Anthony Torggler currently serves as the Interim Medical Center Director at the Northport VA Medical Center, where he provides executive oversight for all clinical, administrative, and support operations serving Veterans across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and timely care to those who have served our nation.

Mr. Torggler began his distinguished career with the Northport Department of Veterans Affairs in 2005 as Chief of Supply Chain Management. In that capacity, he was instrumental in strengthening logistics and procurement operations, implementing data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency, and ensuring critical medical and operational supplies were delivered reliably to support patient care. His leadership and strategic insight earned recognition for improving resource stewardship and aligning supply chain functions with national VA performance goals.

In 2020, Mr. Torggler was appointed as Associate Director, assuming executive responsibility for administrative services, fiscal operations, engineering, facilities management, and other key organizational programs. Through his guidance, the medical center has advanced several major modernization initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, staff engagement efforts, and innovative care delivery models designed to enhance the Veteran experience.

As Interim Medical Center Director, Mr. Torggler remains deeply committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. He actively collaborates with clinical leaders, Veteran service organizations, and community partners to ensure that the medical center continues to meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and access.

Mr. Torggler is the proud son of a Navy veteran who served on the USS Intrepid during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was an Aircraft Maintenance and Squadron Mechanic. His grandfather and 5 brothers served in WWII, defending our nation.  Mr. Torggler is honored to come from a family of veterans and is grateful to support our mission.

A steadfast advocate for the VA’s mission to “honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being,” Mr. Torggler is proud to serve those who have served and continues to lead with dedication, compassion, and excellence.