Inova Loudoun Hospital names Raj Chand, MD, FAAEM, as President
Experienced Inova leader brings nearly two decades of clinical and executive leadership to Loudoun
Leesburg, VA — Inova is pleased to announce that Raj Chand, MD, FAAEM, has been named President of Inova Loudoun Hospital, following his service as interim president since Aug. 3.
A longtime Inova leader and experienced healthcare executive, Dr. Chand first joined Inova in 2006 as an emergency physician at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Over the past two decades, he has served in a variety of clinical and administrative leadership roles across the health system.
Most recently, Dr. Chand served as president of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, a role he held since 2021 after serving as the hospital’s chief medical officer beginning in 2020. Previously, he served as president of Virginia Emergency Medicine Associates before joining the Fair Oaks leadership team. In 2024, Dr. Chand also served as interim president of Inova’s Medicine Service Line.
“I’m incredibly excited and honored to have the opportunity to lead Inova Loudoun Hospital,” said Dr. Chand. “Loudoun is a special and growing community, and I’ve been so impressed by the dedication and talent of the team here. I look forward to building on the hospital’s strong foundation, working alongside our physicians, nurses and team members, and continuing to provide exceptional care to the community we serve.”
Dr. Chand earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency in emergency medicine at The George Washington University, where he served as chief resident.
He also serves on the board of Northern Virginia Community College, where he helps strengthen partnerships that support healthcare workforce development and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
As president of Inova Loudoun Hospital, Dr. Chand will oversee the hospital’s continued growth and commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the Loudoun community.
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About Inova
We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs.
Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology, and our innovation. Using objective measures of patient experience, clinical outcomes, and safety, Modern Healthcare ranked Inova #3 in the nation among large health systems. Inova was also named the 2025 Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at Inova.org.
About Inova Loudoun Hospital
Founded in 1912, Inova Loudoun Hospital is a 211-bed nationally recognized hospital committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for the entire family. Inova Loudoun Hospital is ranked among the top hospitals in the country for nursing excellence, emergency care services, and patient safety. Inova Loudoun Hospital is also a Joint Commission Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacement, Perinatal Care, Spinal Surgery, and Stroke Care.
Inova Loudoun Hospital offers family-centered care with its children’s emergency room, children’s inpatient unit and NICU, and is home to Loudoun County’s only designated trauma center. Inova Loudoun Hospital’s two additional 24/7 free-standing emergency rooms (ERs), located in Ashburn and Leesburg, are Joint Commission Certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals (ASRH).