Rochester Regional Health has appointed Dr. Randy Green as the new president of Rochester General Hospital, effective immediately.
In his new role, Green will work closely with hospital leadership to oversee daily operations and ensure continuity as the health system moves forward.
Health system officials said Green brings a strong focus on clinical quality, patient safety, and collaboration. Since joining Rochester Regional Health in 2024, he has served as executive medical director of the Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute, where he helped advance care standards and strengthen coordination across the system. He will continue in that role while also maintaining his clinical and surgical practice.
Green previously held leadership roles at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where he served as division chief of cardiac surgery, director of the Upstate Heart Institute, and an associate professor of surgery. He has also held medical staff appointments at several hospitals, including Rochester General.
An accomplished cardiac surgeon and educator, Green has contributed to research and clinical innovation, including work on new medical devices aimed at treating complex heart conditions. He is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
Green said he is honored to take on the leadership role and plans to focus on supporting staff and strengthening patient care at the hospital.
He holds a medical degree from Northwestern University, an MBA from Cornell University, and a law degree from Syracuse University.
The appointment follows a leadership transition at Rochester General Hospital, as former president Tammy Snyder moves into a system-wide senior vice president of operations role.
