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October 15, 2023
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OrthoCarolina appoints Leo Spector, MD, MBA, as CEO

Fact checked byGina Brockenbrough, MA
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Key takeaways:

  • OrthoCarolina appoints Leo Spector, MD, MBA, as its next CEO.
  • Spector, an orthopedic spine surgeon, succeeds Bruce Cohen, MD.

OrthoCarolina has announced Leo Spector, MD, MBA, as its next CEO, according to a press release.

Spector, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, succeeds Bruce Cohen, MD, who has stepped down as CEO and will return to practice at OrthoCarolina’s Foot & Ankle Institute. According to the release, Spector will assume the role of CEO at the beginning of 2024.

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Spector has served various roles during his 17-year tenure with OrthoCarolina, most recently serving as chief quality officer, a member of the executive committee, chair of the quality and value committee, and co-fellowship director at the OrthoCarolina Spine Center.

“My goal is to retain and attract the highest-quality individuals and help enable their continued growth and success, so that together we can build a great team,” Spector said in the release. “As health care evolves, OrthoCarolina will continue to be a national leader in the transformation of musculoskeletal care delivery. OrthoCarolina’s commitment to providing the highest-quality patient centric care to the community will remain steadfast, and we will always be the better choice for musculoskeletal care,” Spector added.

“It has been an incredible privilege to serve as OrthoCarolina’s CEO, and I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished during my time in this role,” Cohen said in the release.

“Dr. Spector possesses a wealth of experience, dedication and a vision that aligns perfectly with OrthoCarolina’s patients’ best interests,” Cohen said.