Published: Dec. 28, 2011
LANSING, Mich. - Brian D. Schroeder, MD, has been named Sparrow Health System's new Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.
In his position, Dr. Schroeder will be responsible for supporting safety, quality, patient satisfaction and partnering with the medical community.
Dr. Schroeder comes to Sparrow from Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, where he served as Medical Director for the hospitalist program. His diverse career includes experience as an Emergency Room Technician and a Registered Nurse.
"It is a real pleasure to be part of the Sparrow leadership team; it's an aggressive and forward-thinking leadership team," said Dr. Schroeder. "This is a very exciting time to be in healthcare and at Sparrow, given the changing landscape of our field."
"However, I am convinced that, given the ownership and commitment that I've witnessed among the Sparrow Physicians, Nurses and other Caregivers, we will surpass each and every one of the challenges and expectations before us."
Dr. Schroeder received his medical degree from the University of Texas and his master's in business and administration from the University of Michigan. He has held numerous leadership and educational roles while at Covenant and at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
"We are honored to have Dr. Schroeder join the Sparrow family," said Dennis A. Swan, President and CEO of Sparrow Health System. "His talent, experience, values and leadership skills will rapidly make him a key part of our growing Physician leadership team."