Lower Keys Medical Center recently named Felix “Drew” Bigby as its new chief executive officer, effective April 28. Bigby is a 29-year Navy veteran with more than 35 years of experience in health care administration, including the successful management of major health systems and community hospitals in the U.S. and abroad.
Most recently, Bigby served as chief administrative officer of Providence-Swedish Health Services in Seattle, where he managed day-to-day operations at four locations, including two community hospitals. During his military service, Bigby served as CEO of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland; CEO of the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan and COO/VP of operations for Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
“We are looking forward to welcoming Drew Bigby to Lower Keys Medical Center, and are confident his experience leading hospitals and health systems in many different locations and environments will be a great asset in Key West,” said Dr. Robin Lockwood, chairman of Lower Keys Medical Center’s board of trustees. “He is excited to be part of this community, and to support LKMC in delivering safe, quality health care throughout the Lower Keys.”
Bigby is committed to improving patient experience and building relationships at all levels of the organization and in the community.
“The level of care and the commitment of the team at Lower Keys Medical Center is impressive and I look forward to working with the dedicated physicians, nurses and staff to continue to improve safety, quality and care delivery,” Bigby said. “I’m also looking forward to making Key West my home and engaging with the community. It is a special place and I’m honored to have the opportunity to be part of the next chapter for LKMC.”
Bigby is a fellow of the American College of Health Executives, and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Auburn University.
