Dr. Restrepo leads patient safety strategy for Valley Health’s six-hospital system, building on more than two decades of clinical and medical staff leadership. He has implemented systemwide safety protocols and helped achieve recognitions such as the Leapfrog “Top Hospital Award” and Magnet status for Winchester Medical Center. As co-founder of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition, Dr. Restrepo has also expanded patient safety into the community, addressing opioid addiction through a public health lens. He champions the use of the screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment model, coupled with the integration of evidence-based practices systemwide. Dr. Restrepo was awarded the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association “Senior Leader Quality & Patient Safety Award” in 2019 for his visionary leadership.
