Ochsner Health has named Brian Moore, MD, as its next chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Moore will lead clinical strategy for the health system. He will succeed Robert I. Hart, MD, whose planned retirement will be effective at the end of the year following 32 years of service.
In late 2024, Hart shared his intention to retire at the end of 2026. The Ochsner Health Board of Directors, Ochsner President and CEO Pete November, and Hart collaborated to develop a transition plan ensuring leadership continuity.
Hart joined Ochsner in 1994 as a pediatrician and internal medicine specialist and in 2016 was named chief medical officer for the system. In 2022, Hart was named Ochsner’s first chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic. Under his decade of executive leadership, Ochsner advanced the physician group practice culture and expanded access to care across the Gulf South with more than 5,000 employed and affiliated physicians caring for more than 1.6 million patients annually in 90 specialties and subspecialties.
“It has been the privilege of my career to serve our patients, communities and teams. I’ve been so fortunate in my role as chief physician executive to work alongside talented individuals who are dedicated to being their best for the benefit of those we serve,” said Hart. “Dr. Moore is one of those individuals. I have full confidence he will lead our physician group practice with vision, integrity and compassion.”
"Dr. Hart’s impact on Ochsner is lasting and profound,” said Pete November, president and chief executive officer, Ochsner Health. "His legacy will live on for generations in the care we deliver, the culture we build and the countless patients and families who benefit from our work."
Moore has been a physician with Ochsner for more than 15 years and has held multiple senior leadership positions. He currently serves as chief medical officer for Ochsner South Shore and Bayou regions, where he supports multidisciplinary teams and aligns centers of excellence with Ochsner's strategic priorities. He also serves as associate dean for clinical affairs at Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, is in his third year on the Ochsner Health Board of Directors, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Cancer Research Center.
Moore previously served as medical director of the Ochsner Cancer Institute and Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, leading patient-centered cancer programs across the system while guiding the expansion of The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center in New Orleans.
"Dr. Moore is the right leader to help us continue to move forward as we expand access to high-quality care and elevate the patient and team member experience," said November. "His clinical excellence and genuine commitment to our patients and our group practice culture make him exceptionally prepared to build on the strong foundation established by Dr. Hart."
"I am honored to step into this role and continue to advance care for those we serve," said Moore. "Dr. Hart's leadership has shaped who we are, and his leadership has inspired me throughout my career at Ochsner. I look forward to building on his remarkable legacy and working alongside our physicians, clinicians and care teams to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities across the Gulf South."