Loren Rourke, MD, Mhcm, Facs
About Loren Rourke, MD, Mhcm, Facs
Loren Rourke, MD, Mhcm, Facs, serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Employer Direct Healthcare, where he has worked since 2023. He has held various leadership roles in oncology and surgical care, including positions at Maine Medical Center, Bexa, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Current Role at Employer Direct Healthcare
Loren Rourke serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Employer Direct Healthcare, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing medical operations and ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services. The organization is based in The Woodlands, Texas, and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience at Bexa
Before joining Employer Direct Healthcare, Loren Rourke worked at Bexa as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. His tenure lasted from 2022 to 2023, during which he contributed to the organization's medical leadership in the Greater Houston area.
Background in Surgical Oncology
Loren Rourke has extensive experience in surgical oncology. He served as Chief Surgical Officer at The US Oncology Network from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the Regional Breast Program Director at Houston Methodist from 2015 to 2018 and held an academic position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center from 2009 to 2013.
Educational Qualifications
Loren Rourke earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Health Care Management from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which he completed between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, he completed a general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Professional Training and Fellowships
Loren Rourke is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist. He completed the Susan G. Komen Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, which further enhanced his expertise in breast care and oncology.