Coral Gables-based Baptist Health South Florida has named four leaders across its system.
The appointments include two hospital CEOs, according to a March 23 health system news release.
Carlos Hernandez was named CEO of Baptist Health Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables and executive leader for Baptist Health Orthopedics, effective May 1. He most recently served as vice president and COO for Doctors Hospital and Baptist Health West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami.
Nathaniel Ortiz was named CEO of West Kendall Baptist Hospital, effective May 1. He currently serves as COO of Baptist Health Baptist Hospital in Miami.
Drew Grossman will serve as CEO advisor for Baptist Health Sunrise (Fla.) Hospital, effective May 1. The hospital is slated to open in early 2029. He will continue in his current role as CEO of Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon, Fla., and Baptist Health Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, Fla.
Raymond Perez was named executive director of the new Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, which is set to open in August in South Miami, Fla. He most recently served as administrative director of rehabilitation services at Baptist Health Homestead (Fla.) Hospital.
Baptist Health operates 12 hospitals and employs more than 29,000 people.
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