OrthoBethesda named Emil Engels, MD, as its CEO, according to a Jan. 13 news release.
He joins the Bethesda, Md.-based practice with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, the release said. Previously, he was president of the northeast market at Mednax. He was also a partner with Fairfax Anesthesiology Associates from 1999 to 2019.
"I have known and respected the highly-skilled and talented team of physicians at OrthoBethesda and greatly admire what they have achieved," he said in the release. "I share their commitment to providing outstanding patient care and I look forward to working with them as we make further investments that will expand patient access to our exceptional orthopedic care."