Trident Health has named Jane Appleby, MD, its new chief medical officer.
Dr. Appleby joins the Charleston, S.C.-based system from Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio, according to a March 14 news release sent to Becker's. She will oversee a staff of more than 600 physicians.
Dr. Appleby is board-certified in internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health San Antonio.
"Dr. Appleby's experience in a large health system and leading a diverse medical staff in a region with very complex medical needs makes her the ideal person to lead Trident Health," said Christina Oh, president and CEO of Trident Health.