HOLYOKE, MA – October 14, 2026 – Holyoke Medical Center has appointed Krishna Kafle, MD, as Chief of Hospital Medicine.

“I am excited to join the dedicated, compassionate, and professional team at Holyoke Medical Center, which is committed to providing high-quality care to patients and continuously improving patient safety,” said Dr. Kafle.

Dr. Kafle earned his medical degree from the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University in Nepal and subsequently completed his residency training at Coney Island Hospital in New York. He is board certified in internal medicine and spent 10 years practicing hospital medicine at Baystate Medical Center, where he also served as a Unit Medical Director for more than six years, providing physician leadership.

As Chief of Hospital Medicine, Dr. Kafle will focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where our physicians and care teams can work together, learn from one another, and continue to grow.

“Dr. Kafle brings extensive experience in hospital medicine and physician leadership to Holyoke Medical Center,” said Vishal Tiwari, MD, MHCDS, FACP, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems. “His experience has shaped his passion for hospital medicine, physician leadership, teamwork, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We are pleased to welcome him to Holyoke Medical Center and look forward to the leadership he will provide to our Hospital Medicine team.”