Dani Zoorob, MD, MHA, MBA, MHI, EdM, FACOG, FACS, CPE, FACHE, FAMIA, FAAPL, is a physician executive who serves as interim Dean, Professor, and Chair, leading one of North Louisiana’s largest academic health systems. His work is centered on advancing physician leadership as a foundational driver of clinical quality, educational excellence, and system performance across both urban and rural environments. He operates at the intersection of academic medicine and health system leadership, aligning physicians, administrators, and interprofessional teams around shared strategic priorities.

He brings expertise in organizational leadership, governance, and clinical informatics, with a focus on developing high-performing physician leaders capable of navigating complex healthcare systems. His leadership approach emphasizes accountability, data-driven decision-making, and the cultivation of leadership presence, resilience, and team-based effectiveness among physicians at all stages of their careers. He is particularly engaged in addressing persistent gaps in physician leadership competencies, including financial acumen, systems thinking, and executive communication.

Clinically, Dr. Zoorob is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist and pelvic surgeon specializing in the management of pelvic floor disorders, including prolapse, urinary incontinence, and pelvic pain. His clinical practice informs his leadership perspective, reinforcing the importance of patient-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement as core tenets of physician leadership.

Academically, his work focuses on advancing leadership development within undergraduate and graduate medical education, integrating competency-based frameworks, quality improvement methodologies, and structured coaching models. He is committed to strengthening the physician workforce through intentional mentorship, leadership training, and faculty development, fostering a culture of collaboration, wellness, and sustained professional growth. His efforts are directed toward enhancing the effectiveness of physicians as leaders, educators, and stewards of healthcare systems and the communities they serve.