Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Announces Leadership Transition
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health announced that Rishi P. Singh, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (VP/CMO) of Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South Hospitals, will be departing the organization to assume the role of Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA, effective Oct. 1, 2025.
“This is a meaningful and well-deserved opportunity for Dr. Singh,” said Conor Delaney, MD, PhD, CEO and President of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Market. “We are proud to see him take this next step in his distinguished career and are deeply grateful for the impact he has made on our patients, caregivers, and community.”
Since joining Cleveland Clinic in July 2005, Dr. Singh has been a driving force in advancing patient-centered care and strengthening the caregiver experience.
Under Dr. Singh’s leadership, Martin Health achieved or surpassed the 80th percentile in patient experience scores across all Emergency Departments, with the Martin North & South Hospital EDs earning the distinguished Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association. The number of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and physicians grew to more than double, and significant philanthropic funds were raised to support the expansion of physical space in key areas such as cancer, pulmonary and outpatient services.
In addition to his leadership at Martin Health, Dr. Singh has served as a staff physician at the Cole Eye Institute and as Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and unwavering commitment to clinical excellence.
Chirag Choudhary, MD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, will continue his role and in addition, serve as interim Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Cleveland Clinic Martin North and Martin South Hospitals.
“We thank Dr. Singh for his outstanding service and wish him continued success in this exciting new chapter,” added Dr. Delaney.
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About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 81,000 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,160 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 276 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2023, there were 13.7 million outpatient encounters, 323,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 301,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 132 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org.
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