ADVENT HEALTH HENDERSONVILLE NAMES NEW CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

AdventHealth Hendersonville names Dr. Byron Dixon, MD, MBA, FACHE, as the new chief medical officer.

According to a news release on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, Dixon's new role marks a return to AdventHealth Hendersonville, having served as the emergency department's medical director from 2018 to 2021.

"As he transitions back to our team as our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dixon will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction, enhancing the quality of our medical services, and fostering a culture of excellence throughout the organization," Brandon Nudd, president and CEO for AdventHealth Hendersonville, said in a written statement.

AdventHealth said Dixon most recently served as the vice president of clinical affairs for Novant Health's greater Charlotte Market supporting multiple hospitals.

"AdventHealth has an incredible organization with a team who is very passionate about serving and providing world-class, whole-person care to their patients," Dr. Dixon said in a written statement. "They are consistently prioritizing their patients and community when making decisions, which really resonates with me and aligns with my leadership style. This is certainly an exciting opportunity to work with some truly amazing health care professionals."

The hospital says Dixon is board-certified in emergency medicine and healthcare quality management. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, and his doctor of medicine degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles. He trained in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University and completed his emergency medicine residency at West Virginia University. He received his master of business administration from the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.