Mr. Smith will begin his new role on Oct. 13, replacing Mark Leitner, who is retiring. Since 2020, Mr. Smith has served as CEO of UT Health Quitman.
Meanwhile, Guy Cayo will serve as interim administrator for UT Health Quitman while continuing in his role as CEO of UT Health Pittsburg, the release noted.
UT Health East Texas is a nine-hospital system based in Tyler.
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