Kevin L. Lewis, MD, CPE, FAASM, is a physician leader who believes healthcare transformation is most successful when physicians, advanced practice professionals and care teams are active partners in shaping the future of care. Throughout more than 25 years in clinical practice and healthcare leadership, he has focused on strengthening quality, improving access, advancing physician engagement and creating greater value for patients and communities.
Known for his collaborative and coaching-centered leadership style, Dr. Lewis is passionate about developing leaders and building high-performing teams. He believes that who people are together is as important as what they do together, and he champions cultures grounded in trust, accountability, growth and shared purpose. His approach emphasizes listening, empowering others and creating environments where people can reach their full potential while delivering exceptional care.
As executive vice president and chief physician executive of WellSpan Health, Dr. Lewis partners with physicians, advanced practice professionals, operational leaders and care teams to advance clinical excellence across the organization. He also serves as president of the WellSpan Medical Group and helps lead efforts that strengthen physician partnership, clinical integration, quality, safety and the delivery of exceptional, simplified care.
Dr. Lewis brings both a physician’s perspective and an operator’s mindset to leadership. His experience caring for patients and leading large-scale healthcare transformation has shaped his belief that lasting improvement happens when clinical excellence, organizational performance and human connection advance together. He remains deeply committed to improving the experiences of patients, physicians and care teams while helping shape the future of healthcare.
A board-certified physician in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and sleep medicine, Dr. Lewis earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. He is a Certified Physician Executive and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
