TeamHealth Honors Emergency Physician Otto Charles Susec Jr., MD, at St. Mary’s Health

Otto Charles Susec Jr., MD, medical director of the emergency department at St. Mary’s Health in Evansville, Indiana, and St. Mary’s Warrick in Boonville, Indiana, was recently named Medical Director of the Year for TeamHealth’s Emergency Medicine Central Group. The awards ceremony was held April 15 in Dallas, Texas, during TeamHealth’s National Medical Director Leadership Conference. Selected by TeamHealth’s operating presidents, Dr. Susec is among nine individuals out of more than 750 clinical leaders across the country who were recognized for excellence in physician leadership.

“We are pleased to announce and honor our 2015 Medical Directors of the Year,” said Miles Snowden, MD, chief medical officer for TeamHealth. “These distinguished men and women personify physician leadership as they provide compassionate, high-quality care for patients, excellent service for our hospital partners and outstanding leadership for their respective clinical teams.”
“Dr. Susec understands the importance of everyone on the team,” said Nancy McCleary, Executive Director Emergency Department for St. Mary’s Health. “He graciously recognizes associates for their effort, is insightful into their strengths, and quickly recognizes others for their contributions.”

St. Mary’s is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system.