News Release: December 18, 2007

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Presbyterian Healthcare Services is pleased to announce that its medical staff has elected three new officers. Tom Roberts, MD, has been named president, David Arredondo, MD, has been named president-elect and Dara Lee, MD, has been named vice president. 

Dr. Roberts specializes in infectious disease and served as president-elect of the Presbyterian Medical Staff from 2006 through 2007. As president, Dr. Roberts will chair the Medical Executive Committee and will serve on the Presbyterian Central New Mexico Hospital Board of Trustees. 

Dr. Arredondo is a general surgeon and will serve on the Medical Executive Committee. As president-elect of the Presbyterian Medical Staff, he will also chair the Clinical Performance Committee and will serve on the Presbyterian Central New Mexico Hospital Board of Trustees.

Dr. Lee of the Presbyterian Heart Group is a cardiologist and will serve on the Medical Executive Committee. As vice president of the Presbyterian Medical Staff, she will also chair the Credentials Committee. 

Presbyterian serves to improve the health of individuals, families and communities. Presbyterian Healthcare Services was founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state's only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian offers seven hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian employs more than 9,500 people throughout New Mexico.