Dr. Carreon was appointed to his position as regional CMO in May 2021. He oversees patient care and medical operations for the health system’s more than 420 care locations with more than 3.3 million total patient visits. Dr. Carreon first joined MercyOne more than 13 years prior to assuming his current role, starting as an emergency medicine physician and taking on roles of increasing responsibility.
Becker's Recognition
Hijinio Carreon, DOhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know
The physician leaders highlighted by this list champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk, and much more. These CMOs are drivers of continuous improvement, and their efforts have helped garner numerous quality and safety accolades for their respective organizations.
2024 Winner

Executives
Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know
The physician leaders highlighted by this list champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk, and much more. These CMOs are drivers of continuous improvement, and their efforts have helped garner numerous quality and safety accolades for their respective organizations.
