Caption: Natalie Gentile, an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and founder of Rebel Wellness, is now the medical editor of the ACMS Bulletin.
By Kat Procyk
Natalie Gentile, an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, was appointed medical editor of the ACMS Bulletin, the official publication of the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS), which has served physicians, medical students and practice administrators across the region since 1865.
“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,” Gentile said. “In an era of information overload and misinformation, thoughtful medical writing matters.”
Gentile is a board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician whose work centers on relationship-based care, community engagement and innovative primary care delivery. After training at Pitt School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic, she developed care models that emphasize accessibility, continuity and whole-person health.
In 2019, Gentile founded Gentile Family Direct Primary Care, a direct primary care (DPC) practice designed to reduce administrative burden and strengthen physician–patient relationships. She later cofounded Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh, a physician-led management services organization supporting independently owned DPC practices throughout the region. In 2023, she launched Rebel Wellness, a lifestyle medicine studio.
As medical editor, Gentile will provide clinical and editorial leadership for the ACMS Bulletin, ensuring its medical content remains accurate, clear and relevant for physicians navigating a rapidly evolving health care landscape. The ACMS Board of Directors appoints the medical editor to a three-year term, with eligibility for reappointment.
“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,” Gentile said. “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.”