Eric Schuck, M.D., has been appointed chief medical officer (CMO) of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center effective August 6, 2018. In this role, he will serve as a business and clinical strategist responsible for the overall direction and coordination of medical affairs.

Dr. Schuck currently serves as medical director of the emergency department at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Prior to joining Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, he served as medical director of the emergency departments at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Florida and Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Florida.

"Dr. Schuck's proven leadership experience and dedication to compassionate, quality patient care will support TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center as we continue expanding our clinical capabilities to meet the growing needs of our community." said Lou Caputo, chief executive officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. "His experience with healthcare environments spanning from the intimacy of community hospitals to the complexity of a tertiary care facility and our regional healthcare system will be a tremendous complement to our hospital administration team."

Dr. Schuck brings over 20 years of clinical experience to his new role. Dr. Schuck received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency in pediatrics at Wright Patterson Air Force Base/Wright State School of Medicine.

In his spare time, Dr. Schuck enjoys boating, fitness, and church activities with his wife Stacy and their 5 children.

Dr. Schuck will support TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center and TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville.

About TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Celebrating 14 years of serving the community, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed facility located in North Rutherford County, Tenn. The TriStar Health hospital offers a full array of acute care services, including emergency care, general surgery, cardiology, obstetrics including a level 2 NICU, intensive care, vascular, neurology, sleep, breast, urology, urogynecology, physical medicine, outpatient diagnostic service, podiatry, orthopedics, joint, spine, otorhinolaryngology, and cancer care through Sarah Cannon at TriStar StoneCrest. Recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer in Key Quality Measures for four consecutive years, recipient of the Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, TriStar StoneCrest maintains its commitment to be the center of excellence for a national leader in providing quality healthcare. The facility is also an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and recognized by American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation. For more information visit TriStarHealth and click on TriStar StoneCrest.