Dr. Nche Zama, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, announced his candidacy for governor of Pennsylvania Thursday night at the Shawnee Inn.

“For too long, Pennsylvania has been sick. Our economy, schools, and healthcare system have been broken for years while Harrisburg has been in a coma. Pennsylvania should have a trillion-dollar economy that is globally competitive and strongly supported by world-class schools and a top-notch healthcare system. As an ardent supporter of educational, technological, business and healthcare excellence, I am running for governor to lead the charge and address these and other ills confronting this great Commonwealth,” Zama said.

“Just like you, I see what is going on in Harrisburg. It’s broken. Throughout my career, I have led high-performance teams to strive for excellence while embracing a patient-centered philosophy. We identify a problem, propose a solution, implement life-saving measures, monitor the results, and achieve success! As Governor, I will lead the best teams to transform Pennsylvania into a globally competitive force that serves the people of this Commonwealth.”

A humanitarian and skilled surgeon, Zama has been widely praised and recognized as one of the best in his field. He has worked with top surgery teams at Aria Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia; York Hospital, York; Guthrie Clinic, Sayre; and Pocono Heart and Vascular Institute, East Stroudsburg.