Rochester General Health System
Rochester General Health System Appoints New Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Rochester General Health System president and CEO Mark Clement has announced the appointment of Abraham Lichtmacher, MD, FACOG, as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Rochester General Health System, effective April 1. Dr. Lichtmacher succeeds Dr. Robert Tatelbaum, who is stepping down after 35 years of outstanding service to RGHS and the greater Rochester community.
Dr. Lichtmacher comes to RGHS from ABQ Health Partners, successor to Lovelace Medical Group, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since 2004, Dr. Lichtmacher has served as senior system leader for women’s care, first as Department Chair for OB/Gyn at Lovelace, and subsequently as Chairman of Women’s Health at ABQ. From 2007 to 2009, he also served in a concurrent role as Chairman of the Board of Governors for ABQ. Prior to his tenure in Albuquerque, Dr. Lichtmacher practiced in Hartford, Connecticut, and served as Lead and Partner Physician for Greater Hartford Women’s Health Associates.
Dr. Lichtmacher received his Medical Doctorate from New York Medical College, and completed his residency in OB/Gyn at Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident for Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
