Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has appointed Doug Leonardo as the new president and CEO of its Behavioral Health Hospital, effective July 1. Leonardo will oversee behavioral health services throughout the TGH system and manage day-to-day operations in partnership with Lifepoint Behavioral Health.

With over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, Leonardo has a proven track record of integrating behavioral health care at 12 hospitals and emergency departments in Florida’s largest metropolitan areas. His expertise will be crucial in ensuring the success of the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, which is scheduled to open in 2025.

The hospital will provide specialized and personalized care for a variety of behavioral and mental health conditions. Located at 1303 West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital will play a vital role in meeting the community’s mental health needs.