HIGH POINT, NC - High Point Medical Center (HPRH) has named Andrew Eskew, MD as Executive Medical Director for High Point Medical Center (UNCRP) effective July 1, 2017. In this capacity Eskew will oversee UNCRP and be responsible for strategic initiatives, clinic operations, financial performance and quality improvement activities related to the group practice.
“I am honored to join the senior management team at High Point Medical Center,” said Eskew. “The investments that UNC Health Care has made in High Point Medical Center and UNC Regional Physicians has expanded the strength of an already very strong organization. I look forward to seeing UNC Regional Physicians continue to excel in delivering high quality, cost conscious medical services to our community and this region.”
Currently Dr. Eskew is a practicing Urologist for High Point Medical Center Urology and will continue to see patients part time in addition to his new role. He has held various leadership positions with Cornerstone Healthcare, Piedmont Stone Center, High Point Surgery Center, and is currently serving as a member of the High Point Medical Center Board of Trustees.
Dr. Eskew completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University, medical school at Bowman Gray School of Medicine, and residency/fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Eskew to our management team,” said Ernie Bovio, President & CEO at High Point Medical Center. “We look forward to the expertise and perspectives he will bring in moving forward and growing our high quality physician practices throughout the region.”
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About High Point Medical Center
High Point Medical Center, a member of UNC Health Care, is a private, not-for-profit health care organization with more than 2,500 staff. High Point Medical Center offers 351 private beds for medical and surgical patients serving over 120,000 patients each year. High Point Medical Center has its foundation in six primary service areas: Carolina Regional Heart Center, The Hayworth Cancer Center, The Neuroscience Center, The Esther R. Culp Women's Center, The Emergency Center and The Piedmont Joint Replacement Center.
High Point Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health services to the people of this region. For more information, visit HighPointRegional.com.
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