Alumni

Stephen Turkovich was named president of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo in 2022 after previously serving as chief medical officer and quality and patient safety officer. As president, he focuses on maternal and child health advocacy, improving pediatric and maternal mental health, and eliminating health disparities.

A Buffalo native and graduate of Orchard Park High School, Turkovich completed his pediatric residency at the University of Rochester. He practices as a pediatric hospitalist and is a certified medical educator through the Royal College of Physicians and a voluntary clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics.

Turkovich is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. His honors include the Business First Excellence in Healthcare Award, Healthcare 50, The Power 250 and the Upstate Power 100.