DURHAM, N.C. -- Thomas A. Owens, M.D. has been named president of Duke University Hospital, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Owens succeeds Kevin Sowers, who leaves Duke early next year to become president of the Johns Hopkins Health System and executive vice president of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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“Based on Dr. Owens’ outstanding performance over the past many years, and in consultation with Duke Health leadership, he was our immediate and clear choice for this role,” said A. Eugene Washington, M.D., Chancellor for Health Affairs, and president and chief executive officer of Duke University Health System (DUHS). “Dr. Owens has made important and varied contributions to the success of Duke University Hospital and DUHS over the past decade.”
Owens will also retain his current title of senior vice president for DUHS.