WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health has appointed Mark Murray, M.D., Ph.D., as physician in chief of the Novant Health Neurosciences Institute effective April 7. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the clinical advancement of neuroscience-related care provided by nearly 230 physicians and advanced practice providers across the system, including spine, pain and sleep services at 58 clinic locations.
“With decades of service as a vascular and interventional neurologist, Dr. Murray brings a wealth of expertise to our organization,” said Dr. John Mann, president of specialty institutes, Novant Health. “Dr. Murray has spent much of his life and career leading teams -- all the way back to his basketball days at Xavier University. He is a respected mentor and community leader, and we look forward to working together to further strengthen our teams while advancing patient care and creating a healthier future for our communities.”
Dr. Murray has expertise in stroke genetics, acute stroke management and stroke interventions. In his previous roles with other health systems, he successfully enacted changes to improve stroke response procedures. He also has experience in minimally invasive neurological procedures. As a scientist, he served as the principal investigator on several clinical trials.
Most recently Dr. Murray served as executive medical director for neuroscience services at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region, where he developed and implemented several initiatives, including a new teleneurology platform, artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, and new treatment programs for epilepsy, back pain and traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Murray earned his medical degree and a doctorate in neurogenetics from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. His postgraduate education included a residency in neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he served as chief resident, followed by an interventional neurology fellowship at the North Texas Stroke Institute.
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Novant Health is an integrated network of nearly 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 41,000 team members along with more than 8,600 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2024, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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