Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Published 9:35 am Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Wellstar Health System announced Monday that Victoria Dune-Chari has joined Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center as the hospital’s new chief operating officer.
Dune-Chari, a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a 2020-21 Baldrige Executive fellow, is a long-time member of the Wellstar team. In her most recent role as assistant vice president of quality operations and transformational excellence, she developed and oversaw governance of quality and safety programs system wide.
“Victoria’s proven track record and extensive healthcare expertise make her the ideal person to lead the day-to-day operations of Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center,” said hospital president Coleman Foss. “We’re thrilled that she’s bringing her leadership skills and high-quality compassionate care to West Georgia.”
Dune-Chari’s operational expertise at Wellstar includes ancillary and support services, medical imaging, interventional radiology, pharmacy, inpatient rehab, food and nutrition services, and outpatient departments. Outside of Wellstar, she holds positions as a senior examiner on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Examiner Board and as a master examiner for the Georgia Florida Sterling Examiner Corp.
“I’m honored that I get to continue my journey to excellence at Wellstar Health System, which I know first-hand prioritizes safety and quality care,” said Dune-Chari. “I’m excited to work with West Georgia’s talented team and I can’t wait to become immersed in LaGrange’s dynamic community.”
Since 2020, Dune-Chari has been an active member of the Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives (GAHE). In 2023, East Cobb City Lifestyle Magazine honored her as one of the “Women to Watch.” She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with a focus on nuclear medicine technology from Worcester State University and a master’s degree in healthcare management from Cambridge College. She’s a mother of two teenage sons and is an active member of her church.
