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Trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Piller built a long and distinguished career at Cook County Health in Chicago, where he served a diverse and often underserved population. He also held leadership roles with the Doctors Council SEIU and advocated for physician empowerment, healthcare equity, and single-payer health reform through his involvement with the American Public Health Association and Physicians for a National Health Program.

Throughout his career, Dr. Piller remained grounded in the values he saw modeled at Mount Sinai—compassion, diversity, and a commitment. Now retired from full-time practice, Dr. Piller continues to volunteer, including with the Medical Justice Alliance, helping ensure that incarcerated individuals receive appropriate medical care. He also gives back to Mount Sinai, supporting funds that benefit current students.

“Mount Sinai provided me with an opportunity to become the kind of physician I aspired to be,” he says. “It’s a place that not only trains specialists and researchers but also champions primary care and the importance of service.”

Advice to future physicians:

“Keep an open mind. Take full advantage of Sinai’s vast opportunities across specialties and in primary care. There is a critical need for physicians who are committed to equitable, accessible healthcare—and Sinai is a place where that vision can take root.”