CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Robertson, MD, as System Senior Vice President, Physician Enterprise – California Region for CommonSpirit Health and Chief Executive Officer of Dignity Health Medical Foundation (DHMF).
“Dr. Robertson’s extensive background, encompassing over 25 years of both clinical practice and executive leadership, makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead our Physician Enterprise strategy in California,” said Corey Karlin-Zysman, MD, Chief of the Physician Enterprise, CommonSpirit Health. “He is a proven and dynamic healthcare leader with a deep commitment to fostering collaboration, driving advancements in high-quality, patient-centric care, and improving population health outcomes across the region.”
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Robertson was President and CEO of Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC). PHC is California’s largest 1204(a) community clinic system. He also brings a wealth of experience with DHMF, having been a member of its Board for the past 10 years.
Dr. Robertson’s experience also includes being Division Chief Medical Officer for CommonSpirit Health Central Coast Hospitals, Medical Director for the Dignity Health Care Network, and Physician Advisor for Inpatient Care Coordination and Claims Denials at French Hospital Medical Center.
“I am deeply honored to take on this role and eager to build upon Dignity Health Medical Foundation's legacy of service,” said Dr. Robertson. “I am committed to working alongside our dedicated teams to further strengthen our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality, and compassionate care to the diverse communities throughout California. Our patients will continue to be at the center of everything we do, ensuring they receive the best possible experience and outcomes.”
The Physician Enterprise, California Region, includes medical groups, Dignity Health Medical Network, and clinically integrated networks in California aligned with Dignity Health. DHMF operates across California, encompassing primary and specialty care clinics, imaging centers and urgent care facilities.
Dr. Robertson holds degrees from Georgetown College, the W. P. Carey College of Business at Arizona State University, the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and completed his family medicine residency at Scottsdale Healthcare in Arizona. He will be based centrally in Santa Maria with administrative offices in Sacramento and Southern California.
