Leonardo (Len) Lozada, MD, MBA is the Market Chief Clinical Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health System in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has served since July 2019. In this role, he leads clinical strategy, physician engagement, organizational development, and business development initiatives across the health system's operations. Dr. Lozada brings more than 20 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience across multiple settings and organizational contexts. Before joining Bon Secours Mercy Health, he served as a consultant with the Physician Leadership Development Group, advising health systems on leadership development and executive management strategies. His earlier career includes seven years as Chief Physician Executive at Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, Missouri, where he oversaw physician leadership development and clinical operations. Prior to that, he spent over four years as Senior Vice-President for Medical Affairs at OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio, where he directed strategic medical initiatives and organizational development. He also served as Chairman of Anesthesiology at Eastern Maine Medical Center for more than five years. Dr. Lozada holds both an MD and an MBA, equipping him with clinical expertise and business acumen. He is recognized as a thought leader in healthcare quality, physician leadership, and clinical innovation. His expertise spans health system operations, clinical leadership, physician management, business development, and organizational strategy. In 2026, he was honored as a Lifetime Health Care Hero by Courier, recognizing his significant contributions to healthcare leadership and patient care.
