Craig Kent

About Craig Kent

Craig Kent, MD, has built his 30-year career around health system leadership, applying his experience to expand patient access, improve care quality, and deliver advanced treatments to patients with the most complex conditions. His professional life spans leadership roles in top-tier academic institutions, a sustained research career, and a deep commitment to medical education and organizational development.

Dr. Craig Kent has held leadership positions at several of the country’s leading academic medical institutions. At Columbia and Cornell, he served as Division Chief in Vascular Surgery, while also managing the Vascular Service line for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. These roles involved not only clinical oversight but also administrative coordination across a multi-campus system, helping unify care delivery and surgical programs.

He later became Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His career continued at Ohio State University, where he served as Dean of the College of Medicine, Vice President of Health Sciences, and co-lead of the Health System. Most recently, he held the position of Executive Vice President of Health Affairs and CEO of the University of Virginia Health, overseeing a comprehensive health system during a period of strategic growth and transformation.

Nationally, Dr. Kent has served as President of the Society for Vascular Surgery, President of the Society of Surgical Chairs, and Chair of the American Board of Surgery. His election to the National Academy of Medicine recognized the breadth and impact of his work in research and healthcare leadership.