Chief Medical Officers

Jennifer Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, was named the first chief medical officer of the American Academy of Physician Associates, according to a July 11 news release. 

National services organization Endeavors has appointed Priti Mody-Bailey, MD, as its first chief medical officer.

Pam Oliver, MD, has been named executive vice president and chief medical officer of Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health.

Here are 12 physicians who took on chief medical officer roles in May:

James Castillo, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of DHR Health Brownsville in Texas, according to a May 28 report from NBC affiliate KVEO. 

Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare has tapped Mira Iliescu-Levine, MD, as its chief medical officer of network development and innovation. 

Burkhard Blank, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer and executive vice president of research and development for biopharmaceutical company MannKind.

Sam Amirfar, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City, according to a May 23 report from the Brooklyn Eagle.

Michael Le, MD, has been named chief medical officer of physician-led organization WelbeHealth, a California-based program of all-inclusive care for older adults.

Jay Parkinson, MD, has been named chief medical officer of Sana Primary Care, a health plan provider for small businesses.