Board of Directors

Board of Directors at Garnet Health Medical Center

At Garnet Health Medical Center, we recognize the impact that the talented professionals on our team have on the lives of our patients. Come meet and learn more about the exceptional individuals of the Garnet Health Medical Center's Board of Directors - listed below - that have such an impact on our organization and system.

Bhargav A. Vyas, Ed.D. - Chair

Bhargav A. Vyas is an Assistant Superintendent for Compliance and Information Systems at Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. Mr. Vyas provides leadership for the continued development of an innovative, robust, and secure information technology environment throughout the school district. He has been a pioneer educational technology leader for over 20 years. His expertise in the field of network infrastructure, cyber security, district leadership and supporting students and staff has showcased through his progressive career.

Prior to joining Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, Mr. Vyas was a director of technology for Orange-Ulster BOCES supporting network infrastructure for 25 school districts. He  recently completed his doctorate in educational leadership at Fordham University. He holds a  Master of Science degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, Education, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

Stephen Scott - Vice Chair

Stephen Scott is the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Walden Savings Bank and has nearly 20 years’ experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining Walden Savings Bank, Mr. Scott served as Chief Operating Officer of Salisbury Bank & Trust, based in Lakeville, CT. 

Throughout his career, his responsibilities have included business planning and implementation, coordinating and directing daily activities of multiple banking departments such as loan administration and servicing, deposit operations, information technology, customer support, retail operations and more. Mr. Scott has experience managing 14 full-service retail bank branch locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. 

Mr. Scott attended the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Western Connecticut State University’s Ancell School. His education also includes programs through the Connecticut Bankers Association on advanced financial services, commercial lending and consumer lending and has served on several executive leadership committees.  

Phillip L. Massengill, MD, FACS - Secretary and Treasurer

Phillip Massengill, MD joined the Medical Staff at Garnet Health Medical Center's Horton Campus in 2006. He is a partner at ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP in Middletown, New York. Dr. Massengill attended Medical School at Boston University School of Medicine, performed his Surgical Internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and completed his Residency in a combined training program with Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington and the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He also served as Chief Resident at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. After completing his residency, Dr. Massengill was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and subsequently deployed as the Battalion Surgeon for the 3/504 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Dr. Massengill is Board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is a Board member of the New York State Society of Otolaryngologists and is a member of the Medical Society of Orange County, New York. Dr. Massengill has several published works, honors and military awards. He has served in several medical staff leadership positions which include Chair, EENT Department and Vice-President and President of the Medical Staff at Garnet Health Medical Center. He was the recipient of the 2016 Physician Recognition Leadership Award.