Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Hospital and Clinics has appointed three physicians to leadership positions within the health system.
Chetan Aher, MD, was named associate chief of staff for adult ambulatory services, Davidson County, according to an April 13 news release. He first joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2016 and previously served as director of general surgery.
Arna Banerjee, MD, was appointed executive medical director of the Critical Care Clinical Services Center at VUH. She is currently a professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine, surgery, and medical education and administration, and senior director of the Center for Experiential Learning and Assessment at VUMC.
Gregory Polkowski, MD, will become associate chief of staff for perioperative services. In addition to this new role, he is a joint replacement surgeon, vice chair in the orthopedic surgery department and executive medical director for the Orthopaedic Patient Care Center.