Falls Church, VA – Inova announces that Donald J. Brideau, Jr., MD, FAAFP, MMM, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, effective December 17, 2018. He succeeds retiring Inova Fair Oaks CEO John Fitzgerald.
Dr. Brideau’s career with Inova spans 25 years, most recently as CEO of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH). Since 1992, he has served as a member of the hospital’s medical staff, and in various leadership roles, including his appointment as IMVH’s first Chief Medical Officer in 2009. He also served as the hospital’s COO from 2014 to 2017. Under his leadership, IMVH was named a “5 Star Hospital” by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and recently received its ninth consecutive “A” patient safety grade from The Leapfrog Group in its Hospital Safety Grade rankings, leading a cultural transformation at the hospital to achieve better outcomes, patient experience and staff satisfaction.
“Don has demonstrated his passion and skill in building a culture of quality and excellence, focused on patients, team members and the community,” said J. Stephen Jones, MD, President and CEO, Inova. “His experience and ability to build relationships with physicians, nurses and staff will serve the Fair Oaks community well, and we are thrilled to have him lead the hospital.”
Dr. Brideau is a Washington, DC native, attending Georgetown University for his undergraduate program and George Washington University for his medical degree. He also trained in family medicine in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Virginia as Chief Medical Officer and overseas at U.S .Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico as Department Head, Family Medicine and Emergency Room. During his career Dr. Brideau earned two Navy Achievement Medals for meritorious service.
Media Contact: Tracy Connell, tracy.connell@inova.org, 703-289-2087
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