By Heart of Ohio Family Health Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Buhari Mohammed will be departing the organization after almost nine years for a new leadership opportunity with an out-of-state healthcare organization.
“After almost nine incredible years with Heart of Ohio Family Health, I have made the decision to pursue a new leadership opportunity with an out-of-state healthcare organization. I will continue serving as Chief Executive Officer for Heart of Ohio Family Health through December 31, 2026, to support a smooth and successful transition.
This was not an easy decision. Heart of Ohio Family Health has been much more than an organization to me. It has been a mission, a family, and a place where I have had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary people dedicated to transforming lives through accessible and affordable high-quality healthcare!
Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand the power of compassionate care, resilient teams, strong community partnerships, and a shared commitment to health equity. Together, we have expanded services, opened the first School- Based Health, strengthened access to care, navigated unprecedented challenges, and improved health outcomes for thousands of individuals and families across Central Ohio.
I am deeply grateful to our Board of Directors, leadership team, staff, patients, community partners, elected officials, donors, and supporters for the trust and confidence you have placed in me.
While I am excited about the next chapter of my professional journey, I leave with tremendous confidence in the future of Heart of Ohio Family Health. The organization’s strongest asset has always been its people, and I know its best days remain ahead.
Serving Central Ohio for the past three decades has been one of the greatest honors of my life! The relationships built, lessons learned, and lives touched will remain with me forever.
Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey. I couldn’t have asked for more fulfilling life than this!”
Dr. Buhari Mohammed, a physician, healthcare administrator, and advocate for health equity, he has spent more than 20 years advancing patient care and expanding healthcare access. Under his leadership, Heart of Ohio Family Health has grown significantly, providing comprehensive medical services to thousands of patients across the Columbus region while maintaining a strong commitment to compassionate, community-focused healthcare.
Dr. Mohammed began his professional career as a primary care physician before moving into healthcare administration, where he has accumulated more than two decades of clinical and leadership experience. His career has been driven by a passion for improving patient access, healthcare quality, and community health outcomes.
As CEO of Heart of Ohio Family Health since 2018, he has overseen significant organizational growth. Under his leadership, the federally qualified health center has expanded services, opened additional health centers, improved clinical quality measures, and strengthened its role as a key healthcare provider in Central Ohio.
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