Mark A. Rubino, MD, MMM, FACOG, has been named Chief Medical Officer at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital - Forbes Regional Campus. The appointment was announced today by Dawn M. Gideon, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital and Forbes Regional Campus.

“Dr. Rubino’s exceptional skills in both the practice and management of medicine, as well as his proven leadership qualities, make him an excellent choice for Chief Medical Officer,” Ms. Gideon said.

Dr. Rubino has been associated with Forbes since 1987. He will continue in practice with East Suburban Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates in Monroeville.

As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rubino will be responsible for providing skilled management and leadership for the organized medical staff, including enhancing the quality of patient care and most effectively utilizing resources across all hospital departments while providing medical expertise to the hospital and the West Penn Allegheny Health System.

Dr. Rubino received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He served his internship and residency at Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also holds a master's degree in medical management from Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management.

He has held numerous leadership positions at West Penn Hospital and Forbes Regional Campus and was the second physician to serve as President of the combined medical staff of both hospitals. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors at West Penn, Chairman of the Bylaws Committee at West Penn, Vice President of the Medical Staff at Forbes Regional and Chairman of the Credentials Committee at Forbes Regional Campus.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists, and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.