Morgantown-based West Virginia University Medicine is appointing Tom Takubo, DO, as executive vice president of provider relations.
Dr. Takubo is a pulmonologist who studied at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In his new position, Dr. Takubo will work with WVU Medicine clinicians to ensure alignment with clinical goals, according to the Sept. 27 WVU Medicine news release.
Dr. Takubo serves as Senate majority leader for the West Virginia Senate.
"Tom is an outstanding physician leader whose clinical experience and insights as a community-based physician will provide important direction to us as we continue to build new relationships and partnerships with external healthcare organizations and other businesses," WVU Medicine President and CEO Albert Wright Jr. said. "Tom will focus heavily on growing new relationships with external physicians and physician groups, federally qualified health centers, and other hospitals and health systems across the state and region while also serving as a catalyst to spark new economic development by finding ways for them and other out-of-state businesses to partner with us."