AdventHealth Names New Chief Medical Officer for Flagler County

Herbert Teresa

Starting November 5th, 2023, Dr. Teresa Herbert will become AdventHealth’s Chief Medical Officer for AdventHealth Palm Coast and AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway.

She will have operation oversight for both hospitals in Flagler County. Herbert has over three decades of direct patient care experience, and has served in leadership roles at AdventHealth since 2006. Her commitment to excellence and innovation has not gone unnoticed.

“Dr. Herbert brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization,” said Denyse Bales-Chubb, AdventHealth President and CEO, Flagler/St. Johns market. “Her background aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide the highest quality services to our community.” 

She previously served as chief medical officer for Advent Health Medical Group and chief of staff prior to her role as chief medical officer and vice president for medical affairs for AdventHealth Hendersonville in North Carolina.

During that time, she served the community as a member of a physician peer support team, received the Asheville Chamber COVID humanitarian award, provided clinical insight as a medical correspondent for COVID for an ABC ews subsidiary and led as a board member of Community Care of Western North Carolina, a Medicaid managed care physician-led entity.

“I look forward to continue building a healthier, brighter future for our community,” said Herbert. “I am committed to advancing health care excellence within the Palm Coast community.” 

By Krys DeWind

Krys DeWind has been a Flagler County resident since 2016. She is active in her community and is always looking for ways to better it. She has a community first attitude which is one of the central founding ideals of the Flagler County Buzz.

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