Miami Valley Hospital Names New Chief Medical Officer

DAYTON, OH (August 26, 2016) – Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) has named Marc R. Belcastro, D.O., to its executive team, serving as Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In this role, he is responsible for oversight of MVH performance improvement/utilization management, safety and all medical staff related issues.  The appointment was announced by Tammy S. Lundstrom, MD, JD, Premier Health chief medical officer, and Mark Shaker, MVH president.

Dr. Belcastro is an accomplished medical leader and a recognized and published expert in Neonatology. He started in 1986 as a Staff Neonatologist at Miami Valley Hospital’s Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He recently served as the Vice President of Women and Infant Services at Miami Valley Hospital. Prior to that he was the Medical Director of the NICU from 2004 – 2015. Dr. Belcastro is the immediate past president of the Miami Valley Hospital Medical Staff.

Dr. Belcastro holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the Ohio State University, and then moved on to medical school at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He is a board certified physician in Pediatrics and Neonatology, American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Association.

"We are excited to have Marc serve in this leadership role at MVH," said Mark Shaker, president of Miami Valley Hospital. "The depth of his knowledge and the deep commitment to patient care makes him an excellent choice for this position.  He is both skilled and prepared to lead MVH efforts to enhance the health of our community in a cost effective manner.”

“Dr. Belcastro has a personal commitment to embrace the new challenges in healthcare, to lead, equip, and encourage physicians and all caregivers to succeed in the art and science of caring for our patients,” said Tammy Lundstrom, Premier Health chief medical officer. 

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