Dr. Susan Huang Begins As President And Chief Executive Officer Of Legacy Health (Photo) - 06/15/26
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 15, 2026) – Susan Huang, M.D., MBA, officially joined Legacy Health today as president and chief executive officer, bringing decades of clinical and executive leadership experience to one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest nonprofit health systems.
Dr. Huang’s combination of clinical expertise, operational leadership and commitment to patients, caregivers and communities makes her uniquely suited to lead Legacy. We are excited to welcome her to Legacy and look forward to partnering with her as we build on the organization's strong foundation and continue advancing our mission of serving patients and communities throughout the region.
−Leslie Root, M.D.
Chair, Legacy Health Board of Directors
Legacy Health has a strong mission, exceptional people and an essential role in the lives of patients and communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington. I’m honored to join the Legacy team and look forward to working with physicians, clinicians, caregivers, leaders and staff across the organization as we continue to deliver high-quality care and move Legacy forward in ways that matter to patients and communities.
− Susan Huang, M.D., MBA,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Legacy Health
As president and CEO, Dr. Huang will lead Legacy's efforts to advance clinical excellence, improve access to care, support and engage its workforce, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization's mission. Her first weeks will focus on listening and learning across the organization as she meets physicians, caregivers, leaders and staff across the system. In the months ahead, she also looks forward to spending time in Legacy’s communities and hearing directly from patients and others who rely on the health system for care.
Before joining Legacy, Dr. Huang served as chief physician executive and chief executive of the Providence Clinical Network, where she helped guide clinical strategy and operations across a large, complex system. Earlier in her career, she served as CEO of Providence Health Network, a California payer-provider organization, and led value-based care initiatives at Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, part of Sutter Health.
A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Huang earned a biochemistry degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard College and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and her dermatology residency through the Harvard Combined Dermatology Program, where she served as chief resident. She also holds an MBA.
About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a large, nonprofit, integrated health system with seven hospital campuses serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, including a full-service children’s hospital and a behavioral health emergency services facility. Legacy also operates an extensive ambulatory services network that includes 70 clinic locations and offers a broad continuum of care. The organization is a $3 billion + community system of care with over 14,000 employees in two states. Known for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, Legacy Health has earned a strong reputation for clinical excellence, community partnership, and mission-driven service in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.
