Marcela G. del Carmen, MD, MPH

Marcela G. del Carmen, MD, MPH, is a practicing gynecologic oncologist and a trusted leader in academic medicine. She serves as President of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), President of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO), and Executive Vice President at Mass General Brigham.

As President of MGH, Dr. del Carmen leads one of the world’s most distinguished hospitals and oversees a community of more than 30,000 employees. As MGPO President, she represents over 3,300 physicians and works to ensure their clinical insight and compassion shape institutional priorities. Under her leadership, these physicians—among the best and brightest in the world—drive excellence in care, discovery, and education.

At the heart of Dr. del Carmen’s work is her commitment to patients—an anchor that guides her decisions and keeps the mission personal. She is a highly respected Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School and a trailblazer: the first woman and promoted to Professor in both Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology and Gynecologic Oncology at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. del Carmen earned her MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics. She then trained at MGH as a gynecologic oncology fellow and later earned a Master's in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health.

A prolific scholar, she has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and a leading textbook in gynecologic oncology. Her research—focused on disparities in cancer outcomes, surgical treatment of ovarian cancer, and rare gynecologic malignancies—reflects her long-standing commitment to equity and patient-centered science.

Dr. del Carmen’s dedication to advancing the field extends nationally. She serves as an oral examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and contributes to numerous national committees. In 2025, she was honored with the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s President’s Award in recognition of her lifetime contributions to clinical care and research. A devoted mentor, she continues to invest in future leaders through her service on the Promotions Committee, Admissions Committee, and Faculty Council at Harvard Medical School.

Whether at the bedside or in the boardroom, Dr. del Carmen brings a clinician’s heart, a commitment to MGH’s mission, and an unwavering belief in the power of physicians to elevate care for every patient.