Dr. Ahmad Halimi is a highly accomplished Physician Assistant and clinical leader specializing in critical care medicine. His educational background includes a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) in Physician Assistant Education and Hospital Administration from A.T. Still University, a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro College, where he earned honors for outstanding clinical achievement. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Bioscience from SUNY Farmingdale State College and also graduated with a second Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Touro College. Dr. Halimi also holds a NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hospital Medicine (CAQ-HM), in addition to NCCPA and advanced life support certifications while maintaining active memberships in state and national PA societies. Dr. Halimi currently serves as the Chief Physician Assistant of Critical Care Services at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York, where he oversees all advanced practice providers within the ICU. In this role, Dr. Halimi provides both clinical expertise, training and administrative leadership—supervising APP staff, guiding performance improvement initiatives, coordinating recruitment, and representing the department in interdisciplinary and hospital-wide committees. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he plays a vital role in education and mentorship. As PA Student Coordinator at Mount Sinai South Nassau, he develops and manages multidisciplinary clinical rotations across numerous specialties, ensuring a rigorous and well-rounded learning experience for future healthcare professionals. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in a NY based university PA program where he teaches physical diagnosis, pathophysiology, and procedural skills while mentoring students in clinical documentation and presentation. Dr. Halimi’s peers have repeatedly recognized his commitment to patient care and mentorship, including being named Mount Sinai Health System PA Preceptor of the Year (2023) and multiple nominations as PA of the Year at his institution. His dedication to academic excellence was recognized with the A.T. Still University Doctor of Medical Science Capstone Award of Excellence for his dissertation exploring the effectiveness of distance learning in PA education. He is also an expert and trainer in a multitude of critical care procedures.
