Hendersonville Medical Center Announces New Medical Staff Officers

June 9, 2009 – The medical staff at Hendersonville Medical Center has elected C. Rob Dyer, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, as Chief of Staff.

Randy Howard, MD, Gastroenterology, is Chief of Staff-Elect, set to assume the Chief of Staff position during the summer of 2011. John Valentine, MD, General Surgery, was named Secretary/Treasurer.

Immediate Past Chief of Staff Steven R. Dickerson, MD, Anesthesiology/Pain Management, served as Chief for the duration of his two-year appointment.

“I am very pleased that these physicians were elected to our medical staff leadership,” said Regina Bartlett, chief executive officer at Hendersonville Medical Center. “Not only do they provide the very best in care to their patients, but they also show strong leadership to their colleagues. I am certain their experience, skills and excellent reputations will serve us well in achieving our goal of continuing to provide excellent health care for our patients and to our community.”

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of providing quality healthcare to its community in 2009, Hendersonville Medical Center is a 110-bed community-based medical center with comprehensive medical and surgical programs including Obstetrics, Cardiology, Orthopaedics and other services.  An affiliate of TriStar Health System, Hendersonville Medical Center remains the only Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, increasing the likelihood of survival in a cardiac emergency by 37 percent.  For more information about the services offered and health plans accepted by Hendersonville Medical Center or TriStar Health System, or to request a tour of Hendersonville Medical Center, call TriStar MedLine at 342-1919 or visit the website at TriStarHealth.com and choose Hendersonville Medical Center.