Tim Pike, DO, has been selected to fill a new role as Chief Medical Officer of Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Dr. Pike will join the hospital's Administrative Team where he will provide guidance and leadership in clinical initiatives, Meaningful Use projects and organizational strategic planning.

Dr. Pike has been with Appledore Medical Group (AMG) for the past 9 years and the Medical Director of AMG for the last 4 years. Dr. Pike is the current Chief of Medicine at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He is a graduate of Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Gove, IL. Dr. Pike is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Ted Johnson, Vice President of HCA's Physician Services, offered the following comment regarding Dr. Pike. "When asked to characterize Tim, the words that came to mind were patient advocate; quality-driven; consummate leader; voracious student and forward thinker," he said.

Anne Jamieson, Portsmouth Regional Hospital CEO, shared, "Indeed, his clinical excellence and his leadership contributions have benefitted the patients and all of us that have been fortunate enough to work with him."

Dr. Pike begins his new role effective October 14th.

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