Vandivier named president, chief physician of Mercy Clinics

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Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines has named Dr. William Vandivier as chief physician executive of Mercy-Des Moines and president of Mercy Clinics, following a nationwide search. His appointment is effective immediately. Vandivier served in these roles on an interim basis following the appointment of Dr. Kent Carr as president of the Mercy Health Network Physician Enterprise. Vandivier will lead Mercy Clinics’ multi-specialty physician enterprise of more than 400 providers. He began his career with Mercy Clinics in 2006 as a physician and has held a number of leadership roles at Mercy and its sponsor, Catholic Health Initiatives. “Dr. Vandivier is an innovator who understands the roles of relationships and technology in providing the best patient experience,” Mercy President Karl Keeler said in a release. “As a practicing physician with a long history at Mercy, he is an excellent advocate for his fellow physicians and has a collaborative leadership style that will help move Mercy Clinics into the future.”