Robert Pretzlaff, M.D., M.B.A, has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and has taken on the role of Chief Clinical Officer in addition to his current role as Chief Medical officer.
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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital In Santa Clarita Names New Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced the name of their new vice president and Chief Medical Officer on Wednesday.
Robert Pretzlaff, MD was named the new chief medical officer and vice president of Henry Mayo, according to a statement from the hospital.
Pretzlaff previously held leadership roles in the University of California Davis Health System as well as with the Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospitals in Henderson, Nevada, according to officials.
At Dignity, Dr. Pretzlaff was the Regional Chief Medical Officer from 2014 to 2016, and then promoted to Chief Physician Executive of the Nevada Service Area and President of the Dignity Health Medical Group in Nevada.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital revealed a new addition to their leadership staff, bringing more than 30 years of medical experience to the hospital.
Robert Pretzlaff, M.D., M.B.A, has joined Henry Mayo as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, the hospital announced Wednesday.
Dr. Robert Pretzlaff
Dr. Pretzlaff previously held leadership roles in the University of California Davis Health System as well as with the Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican Hospitals in Henderson, NV. At Dignity, Dr. Pretzlaff was the Regional Chief Medical Officer from 2014 to 2016, and then promoted to Chief Physician Executive of the Nevada Service Area and President of the Dignity Health Medical Group in Nevada. More recently, Pretzlaff served as Chief Medical Officer for Lumeris, a St. Louis-based healthcare consulting firm.
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