Baldwin Bone & Joint, the largest privately owned orthopaedic practice in Baldwin County according to the company, has named Anthony J. “Tony” Palazzo, CPA (Inactive), MHA, as its new chief financial officer.

Accoring to a news release, Palazzo joins the Daphne-based practice with more than two decades of experience in healthcare finance and administration. Most recently, he served as vice president of finance for Infirmary Medical Clinics, a multispecialty network within Infirmary Health. In that role, he directed financial operations for more than 20 clinics across 20 specialties.

His background includes physician contracting, value-based care initiatives, financial planning and regulatory compliance. Palazzo has worked alongside physicians, clinicians and executives throughout his career to improve financial performance, streamline operations and enhance clinical outcomes.

A native of Mississippi, Palazzo earned a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is also a certified public accountant and an active participant in healthcare leadership organizations.

“Tony’s breadth of experience in healthcare finance and operations will be an incredible asset to Baldwin Bone & Joint as we continue to grow and serve our patients with the highest level of care,” said CEO of Baldwin Bone & Joint Will Wiggins in the release. “We are excited to have him on our leadership team.”

Baldwin Bone & Joint, headquartered in Daphne with multiple clinic locations across Baldwin County, provides comprehensive orthopaedic services to patients throughout the Gulf Coast. The addition of Palazzo reinforces the practice’s commitment to advancing both patient care and organizational growth.