Our hospital leadership
Meet our hospital leadership team
Rob Calhoun, President and Chief Executive Officer
Rob Calhoun, MHA, FACHE joined West Jefferson Medical Center as the President and CEO in July of 2019. Since arriving at West Jefferson, he has led significant change and improvement to many areas of the organization. Under Rob’s leadership, West Jefferson has experienced significant jumps in physician and employee engagement, reaching the 90th percentile nationally with providers and staff identifying West Jefferson as an Excellent Place to Practice.
Quality and patient safety continues to be a hallmark of West Jefferson Medical Center, as the facility was recently recognized in 2020, 2021, and 2022 with the Healthgrades “Excellence in Patient Safety” award, which recognizes the top 5% of hospitals nationally in overall patient safety performance. West Jefferson has attained Leapfrog "A" status and has been recognized by the Lown's Institute as an "A" hospital for social responsibility.
Originally from the Carolinas, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing at Clemson University in Clemson, SC, and his Master’s degree in Health Administration at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.
Chad Miller, Chief Financial Officer
Chad joined us as our new Chief Financial Officer with a distinguished career in the healthcare industry. As the Chief Financial Officer of West Jefferson Medical Center, he brings a wealth of experience to the organization's financial management. Chad's journey began after graduating from The University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in accounting. He further solidified his credentials by becoming a Certified Public Accountant, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in financial practices. Prior to his current role, Chad held key leadership positions at prominent healthcare organizations. Notably, he served as a Chief Financial Officer with Health Management Associates, where he focused on financial oversight and strategy. With his keen financial acumen, he successfully navigated the complexities of the healthcare industry, addressing regulatory changes and optimizing financial performance. With a proven track record of financial leadership and a commitment to excellence, Chad exemplifies the qualities of a successful Chief Financial Officer. His expertise, combined with his passion for healthcare, positions him as a trusted leader in the industry.
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James Callaghan, MD, Chief Medical Officer
As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Callaghan’s dedication to patient care, leadership within the medical community, and commitment to continuous improvement ensures extraordinary patient care. Dr. Callaghan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a Master of Science degree from the University of New Orleans. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his emergency medicine residency at LSU New Orleans/Charity Hospital in 1994. James began his career at West Jefferson Medical Center in 1994, as an Emergency Department staff physician. Since then, he has served as Member-at-Large, Vice Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff for West Jefferson Medical Center. He’s an active member of the Louisiana State Medical Society, the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, and the Jefferson Parish Medical Society. James is married with two daughters. He enjoys fishing, scuba diving, snowboarding, biking, camping, antique car restoration, and hot rodding. He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Monica Bologna, Chief Nursing Officer
Monica Bologna is the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at West Jefferson Medical Center, where she is responsible for the financial and operational oversight of the department of nursing, support, and procedural departments. She has been a nurse for 27 years and has worked at West Jefferson Medical Center for more than two decades. Prior to her current role as CNO, Monica Bologna served as the Vice President of Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Surgical services, where she led the strategic planning and implementation of clinical programs and initiatives. She has also spent many years serving in senior leadership roles within the organization. Monica Bologna has a strong background in critical care, with an emphasis on medical and surgical cardiac services. She held certifications in critical care nurse (CCRN) and cardiac surgery (CSC). She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University New Orleans, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from William Carey University. Monica Bologna is passionate about advancing the profession of nursing and improving the quality and safety of patient care. She is an active member of several professional organizations, such as the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (MCN), and the Louisiana Organization for Nurse Leaders (LONL). She is also involved in various community and charitable causes, such as the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the United Way.
Dean Roy, Vice President of Physician Services
As Vice President of Physician Services, Dean Roy’s primary role consists of providing strategic and operational leadership to the Physician Clinics, while working with the rest of the executive team to develop partnerships to further the mission of the hospital. Prior to being promoted to this position, Dean led several areas of the organization including Decision Support, Marketing, and several outpatient departments.. While a native of Belle Chasse, Dean received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and his Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare Leadership from Yale University. Dean resides in the Lakeview neighborhood with his wife and three children – all born at West Jefferson Medical Center.
Darlene Gondrella, Vice President of Quality
Darlene, CPHQ has over 26 years of nursing experience and has spent the last 10 years over Quality, Risk Management, and Infection Prevention. Over the course of her 20-year career at West Jefferson Medical Center, she has managed departments such as Case Management, Guest Services and Patient Experience, and Nurse Education. She loves her work family and was honored to be chosen as a New Orleans CityBusiness Healthcare Hero in 2006. Darlene received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from LSU School of Nursing and is a Certified Case Manager, and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality. Darlene lives with her wonderful husband and son who was born at West Jefferson.
West Jefferson Medical Center Medical Staff leadership:
- Wesley Bryan, MD, Chief of Staff
- Scott Zainey, MD, Vice Chief of Staff
- Truitt Balart, MD, Member-at-Large
- Gregory Bordelon, MD, Member-at-Large
- Jonathan Boraski, MD, Chairman, Department of Surgery
- Barton Wax, MD, Vice-Chair, Department of Surgery
- Gregory Gillen, MD, Chairman, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Stacy Clasen, MD, Vice-Chair, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Carlos Trujillo, MD, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
- Lindsay York, MD, Vice-Chair, Department of Pediatrics
- Nihar Mathur, MD, Chairman, Department of Medicine
- Falguni Patel, MD, Vice-Chair, Department of Medicine