Lake Charles Memorial Health System Announces New Chief Medical Officer

Lake Charles Memorial Health System welcomes William A. Brown, MD, MHA as the new Chief Medical Officer. In this role he will be instrumental in aligning clinical best practices across three hospitals, 30+ clinic locations, and oversee clinical quality assurance of over 600 credentialed medical staff members.

“Dr. Brown’s experience in healthcare administration and quality improvement efforts, paired with his years of service in patient care, uniquely positions him to enhance our commitment to deliver exceptional healthcare close to home,” says Devon Hyde, President & CEO. “We look forward to working together to strategically drive excellence at Memorial and assist in the continued pursuit of a better patient experience.”

Dr. Brown received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center—Shreveport in Shreveport, LA, where he also spent his residency training in general surgery. While still in Shreveport, he completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery and is board certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He most recently earned a Master of Healthcare Administration from Louisiana State University—Shreveport.

After relocating to New Mexico, Dr. Brown spent 14 years in private practice, until he joined Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM where he practiced and held the positions of Medical Director of Perioperative Services, Program Medical Director-Surgery/Medical Director Perioperative Services, and most recently, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Staff Affairs.

“I am thrilled to join the Memorial family and return to my home state. My passion is in improving healthcare delivery services to populations who may have limited access,” says Dr. Brown. “I’m looking forward to working side-by-side the LCMHS skilled clinicians, leading and coaching, to build the optimal patient experience for those in southwest Louisiana.”

Dr. Brown is named CMO after the retirement of Manley Jordan, MD, who has led the health system as CMO since 2016, after practicing with Memorial Pulmonary Associates since 2004. As a pulmonologist by trade and by his commitment to medical excellence, Dr. Jordan brought immense value to LCMHS and will be greatly missed.

“I often state that I have the privilege of holding the best role of service in our health system,” states Dr. Jordan. “The CMO function is all about building and nurturing relationships amongst the medical and nursing staff, board of directors, administrative team, and the community. It’s been a tremendous blessing to have worked with such a fine organization for the past nineteen years.”

About Lake Charles Memorial Health System: With personalized care for every stage of life, Lake Charles Memorial Health System makes receiving excellent healthcare close to home a reality. Nestled two hours from Houston and three hours from New Orleans, Lake Charles Memorial is a full-service, comprehensive health system, spanning a five-parish area in southwest Louisiana and has been dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the community for over 70 years.

Lake Charles Memorial Health system is comprised of three hospitals: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, the Archer Institute, 50+ clinic locations, including Moss Memorial Health Clinic, and the LSU Family Medicine Residency. Recognized by Newsweek as one of Louisiana’s “Best-in-State” hospitals, Lake Charles Memorial responds to the most immediate and primary medical needs of all people in southwest Louisiana, as the largest full-service, not-for-profit, community health system in the region.

As the second largest employer in the area, LCMHS offers a place on the team for 2,700-plus employees to provide for their families and reach their career goals