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| Dr. R. Lee Biggs |
As chief medical officer, Biggs leads clinical initiatives that support consistent clinical performance and excellence across the hospital.
Biggs attained his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University, a master’s in public health from George Washington University and his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His medical specialty is as an obstetrician-gynecologist and he has maintained professional certifications with the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Association for Physician Leadership/American College of Physician Executives.
In his clinical and leadership roles, Biggs has severed as a chief clinical officer, medical staff president, director and department head. He has championed and led innovation in physician development, process improvement, quality and patient safety. In 2010, he received the Department of Defense Patient Safety Award for advances in obstetrical and team-centered care. In addition, he has served on the Navy’s advisory boards for primary care and unplanned pregnancy.
Throughout his Navy career, Biggs has had postings at seas in addition to tours of duty in Naples (Italy), Virginia, South Caroline, Afghanistan, Guam, Pennsylvania, and Washington. D.C.
He is a native of Asheville, N.C. and is married to Marie Holland Biggs. They have one son and one daughter. Having lived all over the world, the lure of the west has brought Dr. Biggs to EIRMC and Idaho. He is an avid cyclist, cross-country skier and outdoor enthusiast.
