Richard Goldberg, MD, has been training for years to head Georgetown University Hospital. He has spent his entire medical career working for the facility, from his years as a medical student to his residency to his tenure as chief medical officer.
During his 40 years with the facility, Dr. Goldberg has served as a member of the faculty in Georgetown's department of psychiatry — a position he still holds — as well as chairman of psychiatry and the faculty practice group, dean of graduate medical education, medical director and dean of clinical affairs. When the hospital became part of MedStar Health in July 2000, he went along for the ride, serving as vice president of medical affairs and later CMO.
In a letter from the hospital, Dr. Goldberg emphasized the important of quality care to his institution. "Georgetown employees — whether we are direct caregivers or staff who support our patient care mission — recognize not only the importance of expert care, but also of compassionate care," he said.
Commenting on his appointment as president of GU, Dr. Goldberg said, "When I think about my history at Georgetown, I can easily say that it's an institution that is very much a part of my fabric, and I consider it my home."
He said he attributes his longevity at the institution to the staff. "I believe the staff has an investment in the institution that is different than other places. It's what makes Georgetown such a special and important place," he said.
Dr. Goldberg also serves as a member of the Washington Regional Operations Council, which has made valuable contributions to strategic planning and operational implementation of a distributed care delivery network for the region.
Dr. Goldberg received his MD from Georgetown University Hospital and completed his residency in the university's psychiatry department.
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During his 40 years with the facility, Dr. Goldberg has served as a member of the faculty in Georgetown's department of psychiatry — a position he still holds — as well as chairman of psychiatry and the faculty practice group, dean of graduate medical education, medical director and dean of clinical affairs. When the hospital became part of MedStar Health in July 2000, he went along for the ride, serving as vice president of medical affairs and later CMO.
In a letter from the hospital, Dr. Goldberg emphasized the important of quality care to his institution. "Georgetown employees — whether we are direct caregivers or staff who support our patient care mission — recognize not only the importance of expert care, but also of compassionate care," he said.
Commenting on his appointment as president of GU, Dr. Goldberg said, "When I think about my history at Georgetown, I can easily say that it's an institution that is very much a part of my fabric, and I consider it my home."
He said he attributes his longevity at the institution to the staff. "I believe the staff has an investment in the institution that is different than other places. It's what makes Georgetown such a special and important place," he said.
Dr. Goldberg also serves as a member of the Washington Regional Operations Council, which has made valuable contributions to strategic planning and operational implementation of a distributed care delivery network for the region.
Dr. Goldberg received his MD from Georgetown University Hospital and completed his residency in the university's psychiatry department.
Read more on notable hospital leaders:
-Hospital Leader to Know: Mary Jo Lewis, New CEO of Sumner Regional Health Systems
-Hospital Leader to Know: Dr. Mark Chassin, President of the Joint Commission