St. Louis University Hospital names new CMO

St. Louis University Hospital announced Dr. Nirav Patel as its new chief medical officer. Patel, an infectious disease specialist, has served as the interim chief medical officer since July 2014, following Dr. Karen Webb's retirement from the 356-bed academic medical center."Dr. Patel is an asset to our hospital. By working to ensure that every patient is cared for with the highest possible standards of clinical excellence, he helps to provide an exceptional experience for our patients and a supportive environment for our staff," Kate Becker, hospital president, said in a statement released