Dr. Michael A. Ruzek joined Cape Fear Valley Health as Chief Quality Officer in November 2023. In this role, he oversees all Quality and Patient Safety initiatives across the system. Prior to Cape Fear, Dr. Ruzek was Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Capital Health System in New Jersey, where he led Quality and Patient Safety efforts for emergency services. He is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and holds a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) degree. Dr. Ruzek earned his Bachelor’s from Rutgers University and his Medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.