Scripps Mercy Hospital has named James Grisolia, MD, chief of staff for its campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista, Calif.
Dr. Grisolia, a neurologist, is entering his 40th year with the hospital, according to a Jan. 11 news release shared with Becker's.
In his new role, Dr. Grisolia will serve as a liaison between administrative staff at the two hospital locations and the health system's board of trustees. He will oversee 1,100 physicians.
Scripps Health is a five-hospital system based in San Diego.