Peter Jungblut, M.D. Named WellStar Medical Group Senior Vice President and Medical Director

Peter R. Jungblut, M.D.

 Peter R. Jungblut, M.D., MBA, has joined the WellStar Medical Group (WMG) as senior vice president.  In this role, he will assist Ellen Langford, WMG vice president and chief operation officer and Robert Jansen, M.D., WellStar executive vice president, WMG president and chief administrative medical officer in managing quality, clinical and operational issues and analyzing various WMG metrics to support the development and implementation of strategic plans. He will serve on the WMG Cabinet and be responsible for physician and advance practice provider recruitment, on-boarding, performance management and alignment with WMG goals, such as the Patient-Centered Medical Home.

Dr. Jungblut served as vice president of medical affairs (VPMA) for Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, N.J., for nine years and resumed an active clinical practice in internal medicine last year.  As VPMA, he was responsible for significant improvements in quality, safety, clinical care and financial metrics at this 200-bed acute care facility. He also managed their cardiovascular, cancer, sleep and pharmacy operations, as well as other affiliated services. His prior experience includes serving as medical director at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J., and as chief of the hospitalist service for Group Health Cooperative at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.

Dr. Jungblut received his bachelor’s degree in finance from New York University, his medical degree from Weill-Cornell University Medical College in New York and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington in Seattle. He did his internship and residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and is board-certified in internal medicine. 

On a personal note, Dr. Jungblut is married with three school-aged children and a lovely Boykin Spaniel.  When he’s not working or spending time with his family, he enjoys running, biking, swimming and getting outdoors. He also enjoys playing the cello.