MONTEREY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Montage Health is pleased to announce the selection of its next President and CEO, Michael P. McDermott, MD, MBA, who will assume leadership of the organization in the spring of 2025. This announcement follows the planned retirement of Dr. Steven Packer, who has served as President and CEO of Montage Health and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula for 25 years, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of growth, innovation, and community-focused care.
“Speaking on behalf of the Montage Health Board of Trustees, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. McDermott to lead this exceptional organization into its next chapter,” said Bill Warner, Chair of the Montage Health Board of Trustees. “Dr. Packer’s visionary leadership has created a solid foundation, and we are confident that Dr. McDermott will continue to build on that success as we strive to improve the health and well-being of our community.”
Dr. McDermott brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career to his role as the new President and CEO of Montage Health. A diagnostic and interventional radiologist by training, Dr. McDermott practiced medicine with Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg before transitioning into leadership roles, ultimately serving as CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia since 2015. He holds an undergraduate degree from Villanova University, a medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and advanced training in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology from the University of Maryland Medical System. Additionally, Dr. McDermott earned his MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Recognized multiple times by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the Top Hospital and Health System Physician Leaders to Know, he is a Fellow of the American College of Radiology and of the Society of Interventional Radiology. As a Baldrige Executive Fellow, Dr. McDermott’s dedication to innovation and patient-centered care aligns seamlessly with Montage Health’s 90-year history of serving Monterey County with excellence and compassion.
“Although it was a difficult decision to leave an organization I’ve had the privilege to lead for the past ten years, I am grateful for the opportunity to build upon Dr. Packer’s legacy and join Montage Health, a health system I’ve admired for years,” said Dr. McDermott. “On a personal note, my wife, Chrissy, and I have visited Monterey many times and are excited to be closer to our sons who also reside in the state.”
Montage Health has thrived under Dr. Packer’s leadership, evolving into a robust healthcare system anchored by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. During his tenure, Dr. Packer led transformative initiatives such as the expansion of Community Hospital to double the number of patient rooms, the development of Ohana – a groundbreaking youth mental health campus, the launch of Montage Medical Group, a 100+ primary and specialty care provider group, and the launch of Aspire Health Plan, Monterey County’s first Medicare Advantage program. These advancements have expanded healthcare access and the opportunity for the local community to have the highest quality of care locally.
“Serving this community has been the honor of my lifetime,” said Steven Packer, MD, President and CEO of Montage Health. “As I continue to lead Montage Health through this transition, I am confident in the talented team we have in place and excited to see Dr. McDermott continue advancing our mission of delivering extraordinary care and inspiring the pursuit of optimal health.” Dr. Packer will continue leading the organization into the spring of 2025.
“As a local, nonprofit healthcare system, Montage Health has always been about people – our patients, our staff, and the community we serve,” added Warner. “With Dr. McDermott at the helm, we will remain true to that purpose, ensuring access to world-class care while exploring new opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our community.”
Locally governed and independent, Montage Health is uniquely equipped to adapt to the future of healthcare while staying deeply rooted in Monterey County. The Board of Trustees looks forward to supporting Dr. McDermott as he leads the organization in its next chapter.
For more information about Montage Health, visit www.montagehealth.org.
About Montage Health
Montage Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization with deep roots in Monterey County dating back more than 90 years. Independent and locally owned, Montage Health was created by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to deliver exceptional care beyond the hospital. Montage Health now also includes MoGo Urgent Care, Montage Wellness Center, Montage Health Foundation, Montage Medical Group for primary and specialty care, Aspire Health, and Ohana, Montage Health's family-focused mental health program for youth. Montage Health is continually investing in healthcare innovations to make the highest standard of care accessible to everyone in Monterey County. Learn more at montagehealth.org.
