ST. LOUIS – Melinda Clark, SSM DePaul president/CEO, named Kevin Johnson, M.D., vice president of Medical Affairs and Quality at the health center. Dr. Johnson previously served as vice president of Medical Affairs of Medical Affairs on a part-time basis for the past five years and will assume his full-time position in January.
"Partnering with physicians has been a key to SSM DePaul’s success," said Clark. "Dr. Johnson will enhance that partnership with our medical staff. I am excited to have him join our administrative team full-time."
Dr. Johnson received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1979 and an MBA from Southern Illinois University/Maryville University in 1998. He is a certified physician executive and has practiced at SSM DePaul Health Center since 1985.
This year, SSM DePaul Health Center celebrates 175 years of providing exceptional health care for St. Louis-area residents. SSM DePaul, located at I-70 and I-270, is the first hospital established west of the Mississippi and is the oldest, continuously operating business in St. Louis. Today, as a part of SSM Health Care, DePaul provides advanced medical technology in the areas of cardiac, cancer, emergency, seniors and women’s health while promoting a healthy community through a variety of educational programs.
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