Dr. Natalie Gentile Named ACMS Bulletin Medical Editor

Allegheny County Medical Society appoints physician to oversee clinical writing and communication

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:31pm

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The Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) has appointed Dr. Natalie Gentile, a board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician, as the new medical editor of the ACMS Bulletin, the Society's official publication. In this role, Dr. Gentile will provide clinical and editorial leadership, overseeing medical content to ensure accuracy, clarity and relevance for physicians in the region.

Why it matters

As a physician deeply engaged in medical writing and community education, Dr. Gentile's appointment aims to translate complex clinical issues into rigorous, accessible and evidence-based language that serves the professional medical community and the public. This role is crucial in an era of information overload and misinformation, where thoughtful medical communication is paramount.

The details

Dr. Gentile is a Pittsburgh native who trained at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic before returning home to develop innovative primary care models that emphasize accessibility, continuity and whole-person health. In 2019, she founded Gentile Family Direct Primary Care, a direct primary care (DPC) practice, and later co-founded Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh, a physician-led management services organization supporting independently owned DPC practices. Dr. Gentile also opened Rebel Wellness, Pittsburgh's only woman-physician-owned lifestyle medicine studio, in 2023.

  • Dr. Gentile was appointed as the new medical editor of the ACMS Bulletin in January 2026.

The players

Dr. Natalie Gentile

A board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician who has been appointed as the new medical editor of the ACMS Bulletin.

Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS)

A professional organization dedicated to supporting physicians and advancing healthcare in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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What they’re saying

“As a physician deeply engaged in medical writing and community education, I see this role as an extension of my commitment to clear, accurate, and responsible communication. In an era of information overload and misinformation, thoughtful medical writing matters.”

— Dr. Natalie Gentile, Medical Editor, ACMS Bulletin (healthcarebusinesstoday.com)

“My goal is to help translate complex clinical issues into language that is rigorous, accessible, and grounded in evidence, serving our professional community and the public. I'm excited to collaborate with colleagues to highlight meaningful work, elevate diverse perspectives, and foster dialogue that supports excellent patient care and professional integrity.”

— Dr. Natalie Gentile, Medical Editor, ACMS Bulletin (healthcarebusinesstoday.com)

What’s next

Dr. Gentile will begin her three-year term as medical editor of the ACMS Bulletin immediately, with the opportunity for reappointment after her initial term.

The takeaway

Dr. Gentile's appointment as the new medical editor of the ACMS Bulletin underscores the importance of clear, accurate, and responsible medical communication, especially in an era of information overload and misinformation. Her expertise in primary care, community engagement, and innovative healthcare delivery models will bring valuable clinical and editorial leadership to the Society's official publication, serving physicians and the public in Allegheny County.