Centra said they have appointed a new president and CEO that will take control next month.
Andrew (Andy) T. Mueller, M.D. still start as his new role on May 15.
"After a comprehensive national search process, the board is pleased to announce that we have selected a highly qualified individual to assume leadership of Centra," said Amy Ray, chair of the Centra Board of Directors. "Dr. Mueller’s values and experience are consistent with Centra’s mission to care for our patients, their families and the communities of central Virginia. His proven track record of healthcare leadership, deep industry knowledge and his primary care background, make him uniquely qualified to lead Centra successfully into the future."
Dr. Mueller began his employment career in college as a cooperative engineering intern at NASA’s Johnson Space Center where he worked in support of the Space Shuttle Program.
He completed his B.S. degree with honors in electrical engineering at North Carolina State University and his Doctor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina.
While serving in the Air Force after medical school, Dr. Mueller deployed twice, overseas, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a flight surgeon and most recently served as Senior Vice President at Novant Health, a large, multi-state integrated healthcare delivery system.
Centra said he held increasingly responsible roles in ambulatory services, physician networks, and clinical service lines.
During the last four years he served as President of the Greater Charlotte Market, the largest market within Novant Health.
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