New Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care Services

Valley Health System is pleased to welcome Will Neate as Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care Services for Valley Health System.

Prior to coming to Valley, Neate spent 18 years at Atlantic Health System, where he served as Vice President of the Physician Enterprise and the Market Leader for Atlantic Health System’s southern region. In these roles, he was responsible for the growth and development of provider relationships and partnerships; oversight of primary care and specialist groups; and the advancement of Atlantic Health’s unique ambulatory physician network in Hunterdon, Somerset, and Middlesex Counties. He played a significant role in the development of Atlantic Health Partners, a systemwide multi-specialty group, and assisted in the creation of several joint venture relationships.  

“I am excited to join the Valley team. Valley has an excellent reputation for delivering the highest quality care and service,” said Neate. “I hope to build upon this incredible foundation to advance Valley’s Ambulatory Care services across the region and continue to be the healthcare provider of choice for the residents of Bergen and Passaic Counties, and beyond.”

Among Neate’s responsibilities is overseeing Valley Medical Group, Valley’s physician practice comprises 90 practices across 36 locations.

Previously, Neate oversaw Atlantic Health’s cardiovascular service line and its rise from a large community program to a Top 20 U.S. News & World Report destination program. He also oversaw the establishment of the flagship Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute.  

A former New York City paramedic and 9/11 World Trade Center survivor, Neate is driven by his desire to help deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare to the communities of northern New Jersey, where he has been a resident for the last 17 years.

“We are excited that Will has joined the Valley team,” said Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and CEO of Valley Health System. “He has the depth of experience and the talent and skills to continue the development of our ambulatory care services so we can best serve the community.”

Neate earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Swansea University in Wales, a Master of Business Administration degree from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, in New York, and his Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology from New York University.