KNOXVILLE — Summit Medical Group has named healthcare professional Belinda Trepanier as director of operations.

“Belinda has spent 26 years in medical practice management, the past 16 of those at a high-performing primary care practice,” Summit Medical Group CEO Ed Curtis said. “Her proven track record of success will be invaluable in meeting the goals and objectives of the operations department.”

Trepanier most recently served Summit Medical Group as site manager for Halls Family Physicians. In her new role, she initially will oversee the opening of three new primary care clinics this fall, along with other key projects and management of operational performance.

Trepanier is a respiratory therapist. She earned her degree from the Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio, in 1986.

Trepanier, an Ohio native, resides in the Norris community with her husband of 31 years, Tim. They have two grown sons. Trepanier enjoys spending time with family and outdoor activities, including waterskiing and camping.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 300 providers at 55 practice locations in 14 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, three express clinics, central laboratory and sleep services center, as well as Summit Inpatient Services, which delivers superior care for hospitalized patients. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 260,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com.