Don Dexter, M.D., Chairman

Family:
Wife: Ruth
Children: Donald Jr., Scott, Bryce and Margaret.

Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science Tulane University 1947; M.D. Northwestern University 1951.

Occupation & Employment Information:
Private practice of surgery in Macomb from 1958 to 1989; Physician surveyor for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations from 1989 to 1993; Chief of Staff of Beu Health Center, Western Illinois University, 1993 to 2001. Served as a staff physician at Beu Health Center until May 2007.

Length on MDH Board:
1995-Present.

Current Board position:
Chairman of the MDH Board of Directors, and Co-chairman of the MDH Development Council

Professional Memberships/Affiliations/Clubs:
American Medical Association; Illinois State Medical Society; American College of Surgeons; Illinois Surgical Society, Macomb Rotary Club.