Dane Snyder, MD, has assumed the role of associate chief medical officer for Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective January 1. Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Snyder brings eight years of leadership experience from his previous position as section chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, where he oversaw significant growth and innovation across the hospital’s network.
Career Achievements
During his tenure as section chief, the Primary Care Network grew from 12 to 14 sites, with annual patient volume increasing by one-third to 250,000 patient visits per year. Under his leadership, innovative initiatives improved patient-provider continuity and integrated subspecialty services into the primary care setting.
Dr. Snyder also served as medical director of Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s and advanced operations across the expanding specialty clinic network. He improved access and developed online scheduling capabilities. Catherine D. Krawczeski, MD, physician-in-chief and chief medical officer at Nationwide Children’s, noted that “Dr. Snyder’s unwavering focus on quality and access has led to innovative initiatives” and that “these experiences position him well for success in his new role.”
Clinical and Academic Roles
In addition to administrative duties, Dr. Snyder provides direct patient care and precepts pediatric residents at Nationwide Children’s Hilltop Primary Care Center. He is a professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. His interests include operational excellence, system-driven quality improvement, and resident education.
“Having spent the past 20 years at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, I have witnessed a relentless organizational pursuit to improve outcomes for our patients and their families,” Dr. Snyder said. “I am honored to begin serving in this new role on the team and look forward to continuing to work toward best outcomes in the outpatient world.”
Leadership Transition
Succeeding Dr. Snyder as section chief of Primary Care Pediatrics is Dr. Skyler Kalady, effective January 1. Dr. Kalady joined Nationwide Children’s in 2021 and has served as medical director of telehealth while being involved in quality-improvement efforts. Prior to joining Nationwide Children’s, he served as section head of main campus primary care and medical director of pediatric complex care at the Cleveland Clinic.
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