NEW ORLEANS – Lakeview Hospital has announced that Dewitt Bateman, MD, FACHE, FAHA, will join the organization as Chief Medical Officer, effective June 1.
Dr. Bateman brings more than 25 years of experience as a physician leader and healthcare executive, with a proven track record of advancing clinical quality, operational excellence, patient safety and strategic growth across complex healthcare organizations.
Most recently, Dr. Bateman served as Associate Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Perioperative Services at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. In this role, he helped lead initiatives focused on surgical efficiency, service line expansion and enhancing patient experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he also served as Acting Chief Medical Officer, providing steady leadership during a critical time while ensuring continuity of care and operational stability…