The Queen’s Medical Center announced the appointment of Scott Gallacher, MD, MS, FCCP, to Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) and The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu.
In his new role, Dr. Gallacher will partner closely with the Chief of Staff and the medical staff executive leadership team to ensure seamless coordination of medico-administrative operations across QMC campuses, and provide strategic guidance and operational support to the medical staff. His goals will be to foster a collaborative and high performing clinical environment, strengthen the partnership between clinicians and health system leadership, and advance patient-centered care and organizational excellence.
Dr. Gallacher will retain his existing responsibility as Chief of the Medicine Clinical Program for The Queen’s Health Systems (QHS), where he continues to shape systemwide clinical pathways and quality initiatives.
Previously, Dr. Gallacher led the development of our pulmonary and critical care services, and enhanced access to specialty care for our neighbor island patients. Additionally, Dr. Gallacher helped lead QHS’ response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Specialty fellowship trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Gallacher has had steady professional and administrative career growth within Queen’s, from Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Medical Director and Medicine Department Chief, to Chief of Staff and System Chief of the Medicine Clinical Program.
Dr. Gallacher is reporting to Whitney Limm, MD, QHS Executive Vice President for Clinical Integration and Chief Physician Executive.
