Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan Boyar, M.D., as its new corporate chief medical officer.
“Dr. Boyar will provide clinical leadership for the entire system and foster collaboration between medical staff and administration,” said Shane Strum, President and CEO of Broward Health. “He will also be instrumental in advancing best practices and driving initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes while supporting physician engagement.”
A board-certified emergency physician who has practiced at Broward Health North since 2010, Dr. Boyar brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. He has served in several leadership roles at the hospital, including chief of staff, regional medical director of emergency services and chair of the Emergency Department.
“I am deeply honored to take on this role and work alongside such dedicated and talented teams across Broward Health,” said Dr. Boyar. “Together, we will continue to elevate clinical excellence and deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve.”
A standout moment during Dr. Boyar's tenure was during the 2018 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. During one of the most challenging times in Broward Health's history, Dr. Boyar led the team with strength, clarity and empathy. His extraordinary qualities are evident not only in times of crisis but in everyday leadership.
Born in Suffern, New York, Dr. Boyar earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, and his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City, New York. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Boyar’s appointment reinforces Broward Health’s ongoing commitment to clinical innovation, system-wide integration, and a patient-first approach.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county's first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.8 billion, and annually more than $522.6 million of charity and uncompensated care. For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
