As chief medical officer, Dr. Strong uses a team-based approach to develop cohesive systems of care and champions quality as an overarching organizational priority. He first joined the system in 2015 as a general surgeon and quickly became deeply involved in committees, including utilization review, patient experience, physician leadership, credentials, and the medical executive committee. Over his tenure, he has served in surgical leadership roles as vice chief of surgery and chief of surgery, reflecting a trajectory of increasing responsibility within the organization. He continues to practice as a general surgeon at the system while serving as chief medical officer, and is a member of the Suburban Health Organization Clinically Integrated Network board. Outside of his training as a doctor and surgeon, he has earned formal leadership development as well. The system has been recognized locally under his leadership, including being named one of “Indy’s Top Docs” in Indianapolis Monthly for 2025 through a peer-nomination process.
