Tony Avellino

Tony Avellino is a prominent healthcare executive and pediatric neurosurgeon who currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences and Chief Clinical and Medical Officer at Michigan State University.15 He was promoted to this position in November 2020.1

Professional Background

Dr. Avellino is a highly regarded pediatric neurosurgeon with extensive leadership experience in various healthcare roles over the past decade.2 His career has been marked by a combination of clinical expertise and executive leadership in academic medical settings.

Education and Qualifications

Tony Avellino holds both an M.D. and an M.B.A., reflecting his dual expertise in medicine and business administration.4 He received his medical education from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.4

Current Role

In his role at Michigan State University, Dr. Avellino is responsible for:

• Overseeing health sciences initiatives
• Serving as the chief clinical and medical officer
• Contributing to the university's healthcare strategy and operations

Previous Positions

Before his current role, Dr. Avellino held several other significant positions:

• Assistant Provost for Student Wellness, Health and Safety at Michigan State University (2018-2020)5
• Professor and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona Health Sciences3
• Vice Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery at University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center6

Professional Focus

Dr. Avellino's career has been characterized by a commitment to:

• Pediatric neurosurgery
• Healthcare executive leadership
• Improving patient care and outcomes
• Advancing medical education and research

His LinkedIn profile, under the username tony-avellino-md-mba-aa52a536, likely provides more detailed information about his professional journey and accomplishments in the field of healthcare and neurosurgery.4