Dr. Pendleton serves as chief clinical officer for SSM Health in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois regions, leading care delivery across hospitals, medical groups and population health initiatives, including St. Louis University Hospital’s academic medical group. With over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience, he has excelled in driving physician engagement and enhancing healthcare value for patients. Under his leadership, the region has achieved significant advancements in value-based healthcare and the development of clinical service lines. A strong advocate for physician leadership, Dr. Pendleton focuses on empowering medical professionals to elevate clinical care delivery. Before joining SSM Health, he served as chief medical quality officer at University of Utah Health.
