Ronald J. Andro

Ronald J. Andro is currently Vice President of Operations for UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this position, he is responsible for the management and oversight of a 535-bed tertiary care academic medical center and 700 staff members. UPMC Mercy is the newest member of the UPMC family – merging in January, 2008 – and offers a broad range of services, providing compassionate care in the Catholic tradition. Mr. Andro was instrumental in guiding the integration of the hospital into the UPMC system, a health enterprise of 20 hospitals and a network of other care sites throughout western Pennsylvania and the world. 

Prior to his appointment with UPMC Mercy, Mr. Andro was the Vice President of Operations at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, a 490-bed tertiary care hospital offering primary medical care; physician and nursing education; and a broad range of specialties that include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, vascular medicine, endocrinology, and more. In six years as vice president, his accomplishments include quality improvements for all units, strong and positive physician and staff relationships, greater system integration, improved patient care and service, and successful completion of major clinical area construction projects. 

With more than 23 years of experience in academic and community-based acute medical care operations, Mr. Andro serves on various executive boards as well as adjunct charitable and educational organizations. He is currently chairman of the board of the local chapter of the American Heart Association.

Mr. Andro received a master’s degree in health systems management from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota.