Key Points:
- Leadership Change at United Digestive: Dr. Neal C. Patel has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of United Digestive, effective April 1, 2024. He succeeds Mark Gilreath, who led the organization since 2018.
- Prior to becoming CEO, Dr. Patel served as president and chief strategy officer of United Digestive, giving him a deep understanding of the company’s operations and strategic direction.
- Mark Gilreath expressed pride in the company’s growth from a single practice in 2018 to a national platform. He commended the implementation of a healthy CEO succession process.