Regina Kohls, MD, Takes on New Leadership Position
CINCINNATI (August 14, 2026) – Regina Kohls, MD, has been named the Roger and Joyce Howe Distinguished Executive Medical Director of Primary Care for The Christ Hospital Physicians. In this role, Dr. Kohls will lead the strategic growth and clinical direction of our Primary Care service line, working to expand access, strengthen physician recruitment, advance value-based care, and further enhance the exceptional patient experience.
Dr. Kohls has been a valued member of The Christ Hospital Physicians since 2021 and has served as Associate Medical Director for Primary Care since 2025. A board-certified family physician and the 2024 Ohio Academy of Family Physicians' Family Physician of the Year, she brings decades of clinical and physician leadership experience, including leading independent and employed physician practices through periods of significant growth and transformation.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. Kohls in this leadership role at The Christ Hospital Health Network," said Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. "Her experience and unwavering commitment to advancing primary care has helped improve the health of our community. She will continue to help shape the future of primary care by providing innovation, improving access and supporting our providers ensuring growth as we take on the evolving healthcare needs of the region.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 137 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #3 hospital in Ohio, named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2026.
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