UF Health names John D. Phipps, M.D., to new system chief clinical officer role
Press release from UF Health
BY PEYTON WESNER
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — John D. Phipps, M.D., has been named UF Health’s chief clinical officer, a newly created system-level leadership position. He starts April 14.
Phipps will play a vital role in advancing UF Health’s clinical operations, safety and quality initiatives, and access to care.
“Dr. Phipps brings a wealth of clinical experience and leadership expertise that will be instrumental in advancing our efforts to providing our patients with the highest-quality health services,” said Stephen J. Motew, M.D., M.H.A., FACS, president and system CEO at UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center. “His leadership will be key in guiding us through the next phase of our journey, driving meaningful progress in patient care by enhancing the overall experience, improving outcomes, and ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of compassionate care and attention they deserve.”
Phipps, an endocrinologist and internist, will oversee UF Health’s ongoing focus on care excellence, working closely with UF Health’s providers across the system’s regional markets. He also will be responsible for developing the system’s physician practice management services, with an emphasis on strengthening and growing community practices, enhancing access to health services.
Phipps most recently served as chief care transformation officer at Inova Health System, where all five hospitals have achieved a Leapfrog A rating for more than 10 consecutive reporting periods. Throughout his career, he has had a variety of leadership roles, serving as chief executive officer at OrthoVirginia, one of the largest independent orthopedic groups in the nation. He also held several progressive roles at Novant Health, including as executive vice president for Novant Health and president of the Novant Health Medical Group, service lines and physician network.
After earning his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Phipps completed an internal medicine residency at UNC Hospitals and an endocrinology fellowship at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Association for Physician Leadership, and the American College of Physicians.
“I am honored to join UF Health and look forward to collaborating with such a talented team of physicians, providers, clinicians, and staff,” Phipps said. “Together, we will continue to elevate the quality of care we deliver while making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”