Mr. Messer became president of Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, part of St. Louis-based Ascension, in 2023. Prior to assuming his current role, he served as enterprise vice president and service line executive at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. In his current role, he is taked with oversight of the hospital’s operational performance, growth, and strategic development, as well as community partnerships.
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Becker's Recognition
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