Mahmoud Bakeer, MD, assistant vice president, Orlando Health and chief medical officer, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, has been named to Becker’s Patient Safety Experts to Know list for 2025.
Recognized for a second consecutive year, Dr. Bakeer has played a pivotal role in developing critical care programs and structured quality departments, improving patient outcomes and hospital performance. Under his leadership, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has achieved several awards and designations, including the U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital rating in six categories for 2025 and 14 consecutive “A” hospital safety grades from The Leapfrog Group.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Bakeer leading our patient safety and quality initiatives,” said Lance Sewell, president, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. “This is a well-deserved recognition and a testament to his dedication, patient-centered approach, team-focused mentality, and commitment to clinical excellence and safety.”
Dr. Bakeer also continues to practice direct patient care as he serves as a critical care specialist.
Becker’s notes that patient safety experts work tirelessly to design and refine policies, procedures and safeguards that protect and guard patients from a wide array of risks. They are instrumental in reducing hospital-acquired infections, preventing adverse events and ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
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