Kronenberg starts as Crouse Health CEO after Boynton steps down

SYRACUSE — Dr. Seth Kronenberg, who has served as chief medical officer and COO of Crouse Health, is now the president and CEO of the health system.

His appointment took effect March 17 on the same day that former CEO Kimberly Boynton stepped down, according to an announcement that day from Patrick Mannion, chairman of the Crouse Health board of directors.

With the hospital for 25 years, Boynton began her career at Crouse in 1998 in finance. In 2003, Crouse named her CFO, a position she held for 10 years. In January 2014, the board appointed Boynton president and CEO.

“On behalf of the Board, we thank Kimberly for her years of strong leadership, dedication to the Crouse mission and unwavering loyalty and passion for all things Crouse,” Mannion said. “Kimberly’s accomplishments and achievements during her tenure at Crouse are numerous. Under her leadership and strategic direction, major capital investments were completed, including the Pomeroy Emergency Services Department; Witting Surgical Center; and Pomeroy Addiction Treatment Services. Kimberly leaves Crouse financially positioned to continue our mission.” 

Crouse’s current financial status is “positive, with a solid balance sheet, increased market share year-over-year and total operating revenue exceeding budget,” per a Crouse Health statement. 

“We are extremely appreciative of Kimberly’s contributions to Crouse over the years and look forward to building on that success,” Kronenberg added in the statement.

About Kronenberg

Kronenberg joined Crouse Hospital in 2014 and has served as chief medical officer and COO and also serves as president of Crouse Medical Practice. He is the son of former Crouse president and CEO Dr. Paul Kronenberg, who preceded Boynton in the role. 

“Dr. Kronenberg is a thoughtful, collaborative and decisive leader who has been instrumental in leading the organization through the pandemic,” Mannion said. “As Crouse moves forward under Dr. Kronenberg’s leadership — and with a focus on our mission and culture — we will continue to collaborate with employed and community-based physicians while providing quality, compassionate care from physicians and employees who are second to none.” 

A board-certified internist, Dr. Kronenberg previously practiced at Internists Associates of Central New York and Crouse Medical Practice, according to his bio on the Crouse website. He joined Internist Associates in 2001, becoming managing partner in 2005. In 2010, Internist Associates became part of Crouse Medical Practice, PLLC, and he was appointed medical director. 

Kronenberg received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He attended medical school and completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dr. Kronenberg is a member of the boards of directors of Syracuse Community Health Center, Community Memorial Hospital, HealtheConnections, and the Central New York Care Collaborative, per the website.