MercyOne Names Dr. Mohsin Mirza as CMO for Des Moines Medical Centers
MercyOne has named Dr. Mohsin Mirza as the chief medical officer for MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center, effective Monday, Aug. 24, according to reporting from the Business Record. Dr. Mirza steps into the role with an extensive background in hospital operations, clinical integration, and physician engagement.
Leadership Transition and Executive Background
Dr. Mirza joins the Des Moines-area medical centers after serving as chief medical officer and vice president of medical operations at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska, as noted by Business Record. His professional portfolio spans academic medicine, quality improvement, and the execution of complex operational strategies within regional healthcare networks.
According to official press materials published by MercyOne, Dr. Mirza brings a proven track record in driving clinical outcomes and increasing hospital throughput. Throughout his career, he has focused on reducing patient length of stay and strengthening overall operational performance across acute care settings.
Operational Focus and Regional Clinical Command
Prior to his appointment at MercyOne, Dr. Mirza provided direct leadership for a regional clinical command center. This infrastructure supported patient transfers, health system access, and capacity management across multiple hospitals to streamline care coordination.
Dr. Hijinio Carreon, chief clinical executive for MercyOne, highlighted the strategic value of the new appointment in a prepared statement. “We are excited about the experience, energy and leadership Dr. Mirza will bring to MercyOne and the Des Moines community,” Dr. Carreon stated, emphasizing that the incoming CMO’s dedication to clinical excellence supports the network’s ongoing delivery of patient care.
Academic Contributions and Workforce Development
Beyond operational execution, Dr. Mirza maintains an active footprint in academic medicine. According to MercyOne, he has mentored hundreds of medical residents and students over the course of his career.
The transition takes effect at the start of the upcoming operational week on Monday, Aug. 24, positioning MercyOne Des Moines and West Des Moines to advance their ongoing quality improvement initiatives under new executive leadership.