Craig Gronczewski, MD, MBA, FACHE, has been named chief executive officer of Penn Medicine Doylestown Health effective June 1. He replaces Jim Brexler, who retired at the end of April after 13 years leading the Doylestown healthcare system. Gronczewski has served as chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Penn Medicine Princeton Health since December 2020.
Leadership Background
Gronczewski will provide executive leadership of Doylestown Health’s broad network of care, anchored by Doylestown Hospital—a 245-bed community teaching hospital with more than 600 providers across 50 specialties serving patients across Philadelphia’s northern suburbs. The health network is a regional system recognized for high-quality, compassionate care, providing seamless access to Penn Medicine’s world-renowned clinical services and research. Kevin Mahoney, CEO of University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), said: “Dr. Gronczewski has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and a collaborative leadership that drives lasting results.”
Prior Experience at Princeton Health
At Princeton Health, Gronczewski oversaw clinical and academic operations across Princeton Medical Center and Princeton House Behavioral Health. He served as president of the medical staff and as a member of the Princeton Health System Board of Trustees. During his tenure, he collaborated with physician and administrative leaders to develop and launch a Neurohospitalist Program, expanding specialized neurological care for hospitalized patients. He played a central role in rebuilding and growing obstetric and gynecologic services, expanding the OB laborist program to ensure around-the-clock physician coverage and strengthen maternity care. He also partnered with emergency medicine, nursing, and operations teams to redesign the emergency department and create a dedicated Transitional Care Unit.
Earlier in his career, Gronczewski served as chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Princeton Medical Center and was a managing partner of Princeton Emergency Physicians, one of New Jersey’s oldest private emergency medicine groups. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University and his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
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