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Garett May, JD

President and CEO

West Jefferson Medical Center

Marrero, LA

Appointed in April 2025, Dr. May brings over a decade of executive healthcare leadership to West Jefferson Medical Center, with expertise in hospital operations, strategic growth and patient-focused care. Previously, as COO of Huntsville, Ala.-based Crestwood Medical Center, he directed more than $150 million in capital projects, boosting surgical and imaging volumes, improving efficiency and advancing physician integration. His earlier leadership within the Jackson, Miss.-based Merit Health system delivered service expansions and operational improvements, all while enhancing community-based care initiatives. Dr. May blends legal, financial and administrative expertise to navigate the complex demands of modern healthcare.

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