The highest-ranking medical professional assigned to a starship or a facility on a planet held the title of chief medical officer. This individual, typically part of the command structure, possessed complete control over all medical decisions.
Jos Vondar, a Captain, served as the chief medical officer for Republic Mobile Surgical Unit 7.
During the Galactic Civil War, Zahara Cody, a Doctor, held the position of chief medical officer aboard the Purge.
During the Death Seed outbreak in 14 ABY, Tuuve, a Gotal, was the chief medical officer on the Quarantine Enforcement Cruiser Lycoming.