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Beri Ridgeway, M.D.
CLEVELAND and LONDON — Cleveland Clinic announced the appointment of Beri Ridgeway, M.D., as President of Cleveland Clinic London, effective June 1.
Dr. Ridgeway, who currently serves as Cleveland Clinic’s Executive Vice President and Enterprise Chief of Staff, will transition from her current role to lead the London team, building on the organization’s strong momentum as one of the leading private hospitals in the United Kingdom.
“Beri is a trusted leader who brings a deep commitment to our mission,” said Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair at Cleveland Clinic. “As she takes on this new role in London, her experience and leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our culture of quality and safety while continuing to advance research, innovation and exceptional patient care.”
In her current role, Dr. Ridgeway is responsible for 10,000 physicians, scientists, doctors, and advance practice providers and has managed global initiatives to increase access for patients. She has played a central role in advancing enterprise wide clinical and academic priorities and lead efforts to align clinical services worldwide.
She joined the Cleveland Clinic professional staff in 2009. Prior to her appointment as Chief of Staff, she served as Associate Chief of Staff, Institute Chair of the Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Women’s Health Institute and was the inaugural academic chair for the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Reproductive Biology.
“After nearly two decades as part of the Cleveland Clinic family, it is a privilege to step into the role of President of Cleveland Clinic London. I’m incredibly proud of what the team has built – an organization defined by its commitment to patients, a culture of excellence, and a growing impact in the UK and beyond. I also want to recognize Dr. Rob Lorenz for his outstanding leadership and for establishing such a strong foundation in London. I’m grateful for the opportunity to build on that momentum and to work alongside this exceptional team in the months ahead.”
She attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco and completed a four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University of California, San Diego. She completed a three-year fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
Robert Lorenz, M.D., who currently leads the London market, will transition to a new role managing Cleveland Clinic’s relationship with the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford. An internal search for a new Enterprise Chief of Staff will begin immediately.
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Cleveland Clinic London is part of the Cleveland Clinic health system that brings its world-renowned model of care to patients across the United Kingdom and beyond. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic London hospital opened on March 29, 2022, and features 184 inpatient beds, including 29 ICU beds, eight operating rooms, a full imaging suite, endoscopy and cardiac catheterization labs, day surgery rooms, and a comprehensive neurological suite with rehabilitation facilities. The hospital delivers a wide range of services, including cardiovascular and thoracic care, orthopaedics, digestive diseases, urology, neurosciences, ENT, general surgery, general practice, and executive health.
Cleveland Clinic London's outpatient locations include Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre in the Harley Street Medical Area and Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre at 55 Moorgate Street in London. Both locations provide access to the highest standard of outpatient care, including general practice, specialist appointments, and diagnostics.
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