Allina Health announces chief clinical executive

MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 10, 2024) — In the new role of chief clinical executive, Sanjay Pratap Singh, MD, will oversee Allina Health’s physician and provider enterprise.  

“At Allina Health, we are grateful to have Dr. Singh and his renowned clinical expertise on our leadership team. Dr. Singh will center the clinical perspective as we position the organization for the future,” said Lisa Shannon, Allina Health President and CEO.  

Dr. Singh joined Allina Health in 2022 as president of Allina Health Institute of Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute. He continues to be a practicing neurologist.   

“I look forward to this opportunity to work in collaboration with physician leaders throughout Allina Health to ensure we continue delivering expert care by recruiting top providers, investing in proven technological advancements and incorporating cutting-edge research,” said Dr. Singh. 

Prior to joining Allina Health, Dr. Singh served as professor and chairman of Neurology at Creighton University School of Medicine from 2010 to 2022. He also served as Director of the Neurological Institute at CHI Health. He was the President of the Medical Staff at Creighton University Medical Center for three years. 

Dr. Singh received his MD from MLN Medical College in Prayagraj, U.P. India and completed a residency in Neurology at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and a fellowship in Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT.

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
• Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.