Dr. Carreon was appointed as regional chief medical executive in May 2021. In this role, he oversees acute patient care and medical operations across MercyOne’s network, which serve over 3.3 million patient visits annually. His responsibilities include quality and safety, pharmacy, air and ground transport services, and graduate medical education. Chief medical officers report directly to Dr. Carreon as he leads efforts to align clinical operations with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Dr. Carreon first joined MercyOne more than 17 years ago as an emergency medicine physician. Since then, he has taken on roles of increasing responsibility, earning a reputation as a dedicated leader committed to advancing care and improving outcomes within the health system.
