Nacogdoches Medical Center names CEO: 5 things to know

Nacogdoches (Texas) Medical Center has named Jeff Patterson CEO, according to a news release published by KSLA.

Here are five things to know about Mr. Patterson.

1. He began his new role in December.

2. In this role, he will oversee the strategic, operational and clinical activities for the medical network, which comprises the 153-bed hospital and 10 outpatient centers.

3. Prior to joining NMC, Mr. Patterson was COO of Desert Regional Medical Center, a Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare hospital in Palm Springs, Calif.

4. Previously, he was senior director of business development for Tenet's Southern States Region, which comprises 14 acute care hospitals with more than 3,500 beds. He was also COO and associate administrator for business development at Lake Pointe Health Network in Rowlett, Texas.

5. Mr. Patterson replaces Gary Stokes, who retired in December after a decade as CEO of NMC.

 

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