John H. Noseworthy | |
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Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
Occupation(s) | President and CEO Emeritus of Mayo Clinic |
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Children | 2 |
John Harnett Noseworthy (born 9 November 1951) is an American neurologist who served as the president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic from 2009 to 2018. A board-certified neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis, Noseworthy is the former editor-in-chief of Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.[1] Noseworthy has advised the administration of President Donald Trump on health care issues.[2] He has advocated for research funding and telemedicine as a means to reduce the costs of treating patients, among other things.[3] Under Noseworthy's leadership, Mayo Clinic and governments in Minnesota launched the Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative to advance Minnesota as a global destination for health care and wellness. Prior to his appointment as CEO of Mayo Clinic, Noseworthy held several leadership roles within the organization.[4]