East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) announced the appointment of C. Alan Scott, MD as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Scott officially assumed the role on January 11, 2026. He will be responsible for leading the hospital’s clinical strategy, ensuring the highest standard of patient safety and quality care, and serving as the primary liaison between the administration and the medical staff.
Dr. Scott brings several years of distinguished experience in clinical practice with board certification in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has held multiple medical leadership and healthcare administration roles previously in his career. A 1984 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, he completed his residency at the University of Tennessee-Memphis, Le Bonheur and St. Jude’s Children’s hospitals before starting the private practice of medicine and pediatrics. He has multi-year clinical experience as a primary care physician, hospitalist, and emergency department physician. He began transitioning into physician administration at EGRMC in roles as Director of Emergency Services, Chief of Staff, Board of Trustees Vice Chairman, as well as physician champion for the accredited specialty stroke and chest pain centers.
Most recently, Dr. Scott served as Director of Medical Affairs. He has provided medical care to over one million patients throughout his career. In addition to his medical activities as actor C. Alan Scott, he has also been featured in several episodes of the popular TV series Untold Stories of the ER.
“East Georgia Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Scott to our leadership team as Chief Medical Officer,” said Stephen Pennington, Chief Executive Officer. “The Chief Medical Officer role is a critical leadership position, and Dr. Scott brings extensive clinical and leadership experience along with the trust and respect of the regional medical community. His expertise and collaborative approach will support our continued focus on quality, safety, and exceptional patient care across southeast Georgia.”
“I’m honored by the confidence the leadership of East Georgia Regional Medical Center has placed in me, and am excited to continue my career at East Georgia. Our hospital has an excellent reputation for outstanding care and service to southeast Georgia,” said Dr. Scott . “I look forward to collaborating with all our partners to further strengthen our commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional care. I am committed to fulfilling our motto: “Every patient, Every time, Always.”
This is a press release from East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
