St. Mary Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer

Gerald Wydro, a Levittown native, will provide clinical leadership and oversee quality and safety initiatives.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic has named Gerald Wydro as the new chief medical officer of St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne and Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia. Wydro, who has over 25 years of experience in clinical leadership and emergency medicine, will provide clinical guidance, oversee quality and safety initiatives, and help deliver exceptional care for the community.

Why it matters

The appointment of a new chief medical officer at a major regional healthcare provider is significant, as this individual will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction, clinical operations, and patient outcomes at the hospitals under their purview.

The details

Wydro, a Levittown native, joins Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic from Jefferson Health, where he served as chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson Health Northeast in Philadelphia. At Jefferson, he oversaw clinical operations of three emergency departments, staffed by over 100 emergency clinicians, treating more than 120,000 patients annually. Wydro has also volunteered with the Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad since 1986.

  • Wydro was named the new chief medical officer on February 10, 2026.

The players

Gerald Wydro

The new chief medical officer of St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne and Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, with over 25 years of experience in clinical leadership and emergency medicine.

St. Mary Medical Center

A hospital located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, that is part of the Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic network.

Nazareth Hospital

A hospital located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that is also part of the Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic network.

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

The regional health system that operates St. Mary Medical Center and Nazareth Hospital.

Michael Magro

The president of St. Mary Medical Center and Nazareth Hospital.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wydro to our leadership team. Born and raised in Bucks County, Dr. Wydro understands this community and those we serve. His clinical experience, unyielding commitment to patient-centered care, and exceptional leadership will help guide St. Mary and Nazareth Hospital into the future as we continue to enhance quality, safety, and innovation in all that we do.”

— Michael Magro, President of St. Mary Medical Center and Nazareth Hospital (Patch.com)

The takeaway

The appointment of Dr. Gerald Wydro as the new chief medical officer at St. Mary Medical Center and Nazareth Hospital underscores the healthcare system's commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in the Bucks County and Philadelphia regions. Wydro's extensive experience in emergency medicine and clinical leadership will be invaluable as the hospitals work to enhance quality, safety, and innovation.