Spire Orthopedic Partners Appoints Leigh Herzog as Chief Operating Officer

Core Insights - Spire Orthopedic Partners has appointed Leigh Herzog as the new Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026, bringing over a decade of experience in leading high-growth healthcare organizations [1][2]. Company Overview - Spire Orthopedic Partners is an integrated orthopedic platform headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with a network of over 170 physicians, 2,000 employees, 285 clinical providers, and 40 locations, including five ambulatory surgery centers across New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts [4]. Leadership and Strategy - Leigh Herzog previously served as COO of Inception Fertility, where she collaborated with physician leaders to standardize operating models and execute growth initiatives [2]. - Chris Fusco, CEO of Spire, emphasized Herzog's ability to scale complex organizations while maintaining alignment with physicians and patients, highlighting her financial rigor and operational discipline as essential for Spire's growth [3]. - Herzog expressed enthusiasm about joining Spire at a critical growth juncture, aiming to strengthen the operational foundation and deliver high-quality outcomes for patients [3].