Piedmont Athens (Ga.) Regional Medical Center has selected Geoffrey Marx, MD, as its new chief medical officer. Dr. Marx has practiced as a hospitalist at the medical center since 2005.
He is the former director of Piedmont Athens Regional's hospitalist program and currently serves as medical director of informatics for the Atlanta-based Piedmont health system.
"I am excited to continue working with Geoffrey in his new role as CMO," said Michael Burnett, CEO of Piedmont Athens Medical Center. "He brings a great deal of experience and clinical leadership to the hospital's executive team and will continue to be a valuable member of the Piedmont Athens medical team."
Dr. Marx earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson.