Gerry Jones, M.D., has been named the Chief Medical Officer for CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.
A cardiothoracic surgeon by training, Jones has served as vice president for medical affairs for CHI St. Vincent in central Arkansas since January 2019. He will continue in that role in additional to his new role as chief medical officer.
In his new role, Jones will be responsible for all clinical operations at the infirmary and day-to-day operations of medical staff for all of CHI St. Vincent’s central Arkansas facilities. He is being charged with “driving operational efficiencies and quality improvements,” according to CHI St. Vincent news release.
“Dr. Jones’ extensive experience with acute care facilities and medical group operations has proven incredibly valuable to our ministry as we navigate the changing landscape of healthcare today,” CHI St. Vincent CEO Chad Aduddell said in a statement. “We know his leadership will continue to build upon our 131-year legacy of service to our communities.”
Jones is an El Dorado native and obtained a bachelor’s degree with distinction from Rhodes College and his medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. He completed a residency and fellowship at Cornell University.
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