Duke Leadership Academy Scholars Profile

Lowell Tyler

Title: Chief Administrative Officer (Interim)
Location:
Senior Management Area: Emergency Medicine
Class Year: 2024

Bio:
Lowell Tyler is the interim Chief Administrative Officer for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He was previously the Division Administrator for Vascular & Endovascular Surgery; Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery and Abdominal Transplant Surgery in the Department of Surgery. Lowell has operational and strategic experience in academic medical center and vertically integrated delivery system environments. His skill sets include data-driven and analytical business management approaches; success with building capacity and growing service lines; fostering collaborative physician relationships; and leading diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Prior to joining Duke, Lowell served in several capacities at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. These roles include Practice Administrator in the Department of Surgery, Assistant to the CEO, and Administrative Fellow. Lowell holds master's degrees in Healthcare Administration and Business Administration from Georgia State University, as well as a bachelor's degree from Clemson University. He is also a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.