Dr. James Kravec, Chief Clinical Officer for Mercy Health – Lorain and Youngstown and System Medical Director of Graduate Medical Education at Bon Secours Mercy Health, was recently named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of Great Leaders in Healthcare.
This prestigious list highlights health care professionals who are driving innovation, fostering inclusivity, and expanding access to care. As a dedicated physician and leader, Dr. Kravec’s unwavering commitment to patient care, graduate medical education and community health has solidified his reputation as a transformative leader in health care.
“Dr. Kravec’s leadership and dedication to our mission are instrumental in advancing the compassionate, high-quality care we provide. There is no doubt his passion for improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve is making a lasting impact every day,” said John Luellen, MD, president, Mercy Health – Lorain and Youngstown. “In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kravec’s focus on developing the next generation of physicians and recruiting top talent will benefit our communities for decades to come.”
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Kravec’s life mission is to improve health care access in Northeast Ohio. His leadership in physician recruitment has significantly expanded Mercy Health’s network of providers, ensuring local communities receive comprehensive and specialized medical care. Additionally, his commitment to graduate medical education has played a vital role in further strengthening the health care workforce.
Health care leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision, mission and cultural foundation of their organizations from the top down. The influential executives featured on this list are steering their institutions through the evolving healthcare landscape. The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team conducted extensive research and accepted nominations to compile this distinguished list.