Dr. Newcomer serves as senior vice president and COO for the UW Health academic health system. Additionally, he is senior associate dean for clinical affairs at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Newcomer took on the COO role for the system in May 2023. He has been serving the UW Health system via leadership roles for 15 years. He also practices internal medicine at the system, providing preventive care and treating complex medical issues in adult patients.
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Becker's Recognition
Peter D. Newcomer, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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