Meridian HealthCare appoints chief medical officer
YOUNGSTOWN According to a news release, Meridian HealthCare has announced the appointment of a chief medical officer.
Lewis Spirios, M.D. has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Spirtos is a board-certified psychiatrist and addictionologist and joins Meridian HealthCare with over a decade of clinical leadership and patient-centered care.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Spirtos to the Meridian team," said Larry Moliterno, President and CEO of Meridian HealthCare.
Moliterno continued," His reputation for compassionate care and clinical innovation aligns perfectly with our mission of providing integrated, whole-person healthcare. Dr. Spirtos' expertise will further strengthen our committment to offering the highest quality care in our community."
Dr. Spirtos most recently served as the Medical Director at Mercy Health in Youngstown, developing and implementing multiple programs, including:
- Traditional Mental Health Intensive Outpatient
- Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient
Dr. Spirtos has also introduced innovative treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato therapy.
According to the release, his leadership in outpatient services has led to successful treatment of people throughout the Mahoning Valley.
"I am honored to join Meridian HealthCare in this leadership role," said Dr. Lewis Spirtos.
Dr. Spirtos continued," I have long admired the organization's dedication to delivering integrated, compassionate care. I look forward to working with the team to enhance our services and continue innovating for the benefit of our patients and community."
Dr. Spirtos' term began July 14, 2025.
