Touro announced the appointment of Candace Stevens Robinson, MD, as the new chief medical officer. Robinson brings over 15 years of medical experience and more than nine years of healthcare leadership to her new role at Touro.
A native of New Orleans and a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Robinson’s journey in medicine began at Xavier University of New Orleans, where she graduated magna cum laude in 2001 with a degree in chemistry pre-med. She then pursued a medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Robinson completed a residency in emergency medicine at LSUHSC in 2009 and is currently an ABEM board-certified emergency medicine physician.
Robinson’s professional career began in 2009 as a staff emergency medicine physician at St. Tammany Parish Hospital and LSU Interim Hospital. Driven by a passion for her community, she joined New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH) in 2014 as one of the inaugural emergency medicine physicians. Her dedication and leadership led to her appointment as medical director of the Emergency Department in 2015 and, subsequently, as NOEH’s first chief medical officer in 2019.
During her tenure at NOEH, Robinson has been instrumental in driving physician performance, engagement, and recruitment. She has also overseen the hospital’s ambulatory clinics, quality department, patient safety, accreditation, and performance improvement, contributing significantly to the hospital's strategic and clinical direction. Under her leadership, NOEH achieved remarkable milestones in patient safety and quality care, including extended periods free of healthcare-associated infections and earning a Leapfrog grade “A.”
Robinson’s commitment to her community extends beyond her hospital duties. She serves on the Region 1 Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) Commission and remains an active mentor and liaison for the Xavier University Pre-Medical Department.
“Dr. Robinson’s extensive experience and unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care make her a valuable addition to our team,” said Christopher Lege, MD, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Touro. “Her proven leadership and dedication to community health will undoubtedly strengthen Touro’s mission to provide outstanding healthcare services. We look forward to her joining us and continuing to build on our legacy of excellence.”