Loyola Medicine has named Matthew Eggert, DPT, vice president of ambulatory operations, the Maywood, Ill.-based health system said in a July 17 news release shared with Becker’s.
Dr. Eggert brings nearly two decades of experience at Loyola Medicine, where he rose from physical therapist to clinical coordinator and practice director. Most recently, he was executive director overseeing musculoskeletal, neurosciences and behavioral health programs. In that role, he led initiatives that improved patient access and strengthened clinical performance across those service lines.
As vice president of ambulatory operations, Dr. Eggert will lead ambulatory operations across the system with a focus on patient and provider experience and clinical outcomes.
“His experience, dedication and focus on operational excellence will be instrumental as we continue to improve the patient experience and support our clinicians and staff in delivering exceptional care,” said Shannon Cermak, COO of Loyola Medical Group.
Loyola Medicine is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system. Its three-hospital network — Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Ill., and MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Ill. — includes nearly 2,000 physicians serving Cook, Will and DuPage counties in Illinois.
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