New Chief Medical Officer at HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Largo, FL — HCA Florida Largo Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Kapil Mehta, MD as the hospital’s new chief medical officer (CMO). Dr. Mehta brings a strong background in clinical strategy, operations and quality excellence to this role.

Dr. Mehta most recently served as the medical director for quality and safety at Ascension St. Vincent, a position he held since 2020. In this role, he spearheaded key initiatives to continually improve patient outcomes and safety.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Mehta,” shared Sebastian Strom, MD, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Largo Hospital. “His experience and proven commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, along with his collaborative and thoughtful leadership style, make him an excellent fit for our organization.”

Dr. Mehta earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University Bloomington, and a Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis and earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts.

“I am honored to join HCA Florida Largo Hospital and to work alongside such a dedicated team of colleagues,” shared Dr. Mehta. “I look forward to building on the hospital’s strong foundation of clinical excellence and continuing to improve the health of our community.”