Hospital system names chief doctor

FORT MYERS — Lee Memorial Health System named Dr. Scott Nygaard chief medical officer.

Lee Memorial is one of the largest public health systems in the state, with 1,423 beds in four acute care hospitals and two specialty hospitals. The Fort Myers-based hospital system also operates outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices.

“Scott is well-respected and has built collaborative relationships with physicians and co-workers that demonstrate great leadership,” says Larry Antonucci, chief operating officer of Lee Memorial Health System, in a statement. “We have every confidence in his ability to lead engagement strategies that will support a successful transition to a value-based care model.”