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Virginia Beach, VA - Sentara Health invites a visionary and accomplished physician executive to serve as the next Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Sentara Medical Group. This role is central to shaping the future of ambulatory care across one of the Mid-Atlantic's most respected health systems. This leader will guide clinical strategy with a focus on programmatic growth, physician engagement, and care model innovation, advancing Sentara's mission to improve health every day through integrated, patient-centered care.

Sentara Medical Group is a robust, multi-specialty organization comprising hundreds of providers across primary, specialty, and advanced practice disciplines. As part of Sentara Health, the group plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, coordinated care across outpatient and inpatient settings. With a strong foundation in technology, evidence-based practice, and system alignment, Sentara Medical Group is positioned to drive meaningful transformation in clinical outcomes and patient experience.

The incoming CMO will be a strategic catalyst for growth in specialty care, bringing insight into national healthcare trends and market dynamics. This leader will serve as a trusted thought partner across Sentara's matrixed enterprise, collaborating with acute care and health plan leaders to align priorities, foster innovation, and build a culture of agility and excellence.

Operational excellence will be a key focus, driving improvements in clinical quality, efficiency, and financial performance through strategic coding, site-of-care shifts, and team utilization. The CMO will also be instrumental in communicating a unified clinical strategy across the organization, ensuring alignment and clarity at every level.

This role offers a significant leadership scope, including VP-level direct reports, and a unique opportunity to shape physician culture, mentor emerging clinical leaders, and build infrastructure to support APP onboarding and development. With a balanced lens across primary and specialty care, the CMO will help guide Sentara's evolution toward risk-based models, improved access, and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned physician executive with a proven ability to unify diverse teams, drive operational excellence, and cultivate a positive, high-performance culture. This leader will be accessible, transparent, and strategic, bringing deep experience in medical group leadership and a passion for advancing care delivery within a complex, integrated health system.

For confidential nominations or expressions of interest, please contact the search consultant team of Jason Petros, April Allen, and Ashley Rittgers at arittgers@wittkieffer.com.





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