Tenny Thomas, MD, FACEP, MHL has been named Newport Hospital’s president and chief medical officer (CMO) effective July 14, 2025.
Dr. Thomas joins Newport Hospital from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth where he had served as chief medical officer since 2018.
“Dr. Thomas is an impressive leader and his passion for advancing healthcare quality and improving patient outcomes will be an asset to Newport Hospital and Brown University Health,” said Sarah Frost, Chief of Hospital Operations for Brown University Health. “I look forward to partnering with Dr. Thomas to amplify the award-winning care and services that Newport Hospital proudly provides to our community.”
In his previous roles, Dr. Thomas was instrumental in enhancing operational efficiencies, developing new service lines, and leading successful initiatives in physician wellness and telemedicine services. Dr. Thomas has served as CMO at Good Samaritan Medical Center and chief of the emergency department at Morton Hospital.
“I am thrilled to join Newport Hospital’s team of professionals and to work alongside its exceptional team of professional to continue to provide top-notch care to our patients,” said Tenny Thomas, MD, FACEP, MHL. “I look forward to continuing the hospital’s legacy of excellence and collaboration with the Newport community to enhance this vital community resource.”
Dr. Thomas completed his medical degree at the College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University in Oman and did his residency in Emergency Medicine at George Washington University Hospital. He received a master’s in health care leadership from Brown University. Dr. Thomas is an adjunct faculty member at the School of Public Health at Brown University, is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.