JOHN H. MESEROLL III
Yorktown
Summary
SENIOR HEALTHCARE CONSULTING & SURGICAL SERVICES PERFORMANCE LEADER
Healthcare executive with 20+ years of progressive experience across surgical services, perioperative operations, academic medical centers, IDNs, and ambulatory surgery environments. Expert in Physician Preference Items (PPI), cost and clinical variation reduction, analytics-driven decision support, and executive advisory. Trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and physicians, delivering measurable clinical, financial, and operational performance improvements.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Business / Operations Manager – Perioperative Services
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Health System
08.2024 - Current
- Generated $1.2–$1.4B annually by directing 73 surgical and procedural rooms.
- Enhanced surgical service performance using advanced analytics to reduce clinical variation.
- Fostered collaboration among surgical, anesthesia, and administrative leaders across multiple departments.
- Presented executive-level analyses for strategic capital planning and budgeting optimization.
- Contributed to Surgical Executive and Value Analysis Committees for service improvements.
Administrative Director
United Surgical Partners International (USPI), Penn State Health Affiliate
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Achieved sustained EBITDA growth from 3% to 13-15% through strategic initiatives.
- Realized $1.3M annual savings by optimizing vendor and contract agreements.
- Enhanced patient throughput and satisfaction by implementing digital tools and workflow redesigns.
- Directed successful Joint Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Health accreditation surveys.
- Led financial and operational performance for an $80M outpatient surgical center.
Director of Perioperative Business Operations
Bon Secours Mercy Health
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Directed financial planning, budgeting, and operational analytics for perioperative and surgical service lines.
- Championed process improvement initiatives that reduced cost variation and improved service quality.
- Conducted market and utilization analyses to identify growth opportunities within surgical services.
- Implemented digital software solutions to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riverside Health System
01.2003 - 07.2015
- Provided direct clinical support for open-heart and high-acuity surgical teams.
- Developed deep understanding of surgical workflows, physician preference items, and intraoperative decision-making.
Sergeant (E-5)
United States Army National Guard
06.1989 - 03.2004
- Led teams in complex operational environments, developing discipline, leadership, and execution capabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Legal Studies (Healthcare Law)
University of Oklahoma
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Science
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Riverside School of Surgical Technology
Skills
CORE EXPERTISE
Physician Preference Item (PPI) Strategy & Governance
Surgical Services & Perioperative Performance Improvement
Clinical & Cost Variation Reduction
Advanced Financial, Operational & Utilization Analytics
Service Line Strategy & Growth
Executive & C-Suite Advisory
Value Analysis & Capital Planning
Project & Workstream Leadership
Change Management & Technology Adoption
Physician & Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Business / Operations Manager – Perioperative Services
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Health System
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Director
United Surgical Partners International (USPI), Penn State Health Affiliate
12.2022 - 05.2024
Director of Perioperative Business Operations
Bon Secours Mercy Health
09.2015 - 08.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riverside Health System
01.2003 - 07.2015
Sergeant (E-5)
United States Army National Guard
06.1989 - 03.2004
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Science
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Riverside School of Surgical Technology
Master of Science - Legal Studies (Healthcare Law)
University of Oklahoma