Dr. Kleinpeter serves as interim chief medical officer of New Orleans East Hospital, part of LCMC Health. There, she is tasked with providing physician leadership across clinical quality, patient safety, utilization management and evidence-based care delivery for a vital community provider. She oversees medical staff governance, credentialing and peer review while partnering with nursing and operational leaders to maintain accountability, clinician engagement and stable performance during transition. A board-certified nephrologist specializing in chronic kidney disease, hypertension and complex chronic conditions, Dr. Kleinpeter brings a population-health lens and a career-long focus on prevention and chronic disease management. She has more than 25 years on the faculty of Tulane University School of Medicine, reinforcing her strength in academic medicine and workforce development. Previously, she served as medical director at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, and was the inaugural chief of staff at New Orleans East Hospital, helping establish foundational governance and clinical systems. Dr. Kleinpeter strengthens trust and reliability by aligning clinicians around clear quality priorities while remaining responsive to the community’s diverse needs.
