20 Physician-Owned Hospital CEOs to Know

Mike Bullard (Doctors Hospital Tidwell, Houston). Mr. Bullard is the CEO of Doctors Hospital Tidwell, an acute-care hospital that provides healthcare services to more than 500,000 residents in the medically underserved communities of North Houston. Prior to coming to Doctors Hospital Tidwell, Mr. Bullard was the CEO of Triumph Healthcare in Houston.


Brian Cramer (Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis.).
Mr. Cramer is the CEO of the Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin, a specialty hospital that concentrates on the treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions. He has 23 years of experience in healthcare administration in the U.S. Air Force where he served as director of medical exercises an administrator and COO at bases located globally. Prior to coming to the Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin, Mr. Cramer was the executive director of cancer services for Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Rick Ferguson (Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Tulsa, Okla.). Mr. Ferguson is the CEO of the Oklahoma Surgical Hospital. He is on the board of advisors for the Tulsa Metro Chamber. Mr. Ferguson previously served as COO for the facility when it was known as the Orthopedic Hospital of Oklahoma, and the hospital has since expanded its services to include more than just orthopedic surgery and has added 10 general surgeons on staff.

Thomas B. Flynn, MD (The NeuroMedical Center Clinic, Baton Rouge, La.). Dr. Flynn is the president and founder of the NeuroMedical Center Clinic and has served the Baton Rouge community for more than 40 years. Dr. Flynn received his medical degree from Tulane University and completed a surgical internship and residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, followed by a fellowship in neurological Surgery with the Ochsner Foundation in New Orleans. Dr. Flynn retired from medical practice in 2008 continues to serve the NeuroMedical Center as president current president.

Brett Gosney (Animas Surgical Hospital, Durango, Colo.). Mr. Gosney is a founder, partner and the CEO of Animas Surgical Hospital. He currently serves as president of Physician Hospitals of America, a Sioux Falls, S.D.-based trade group that represents physician-owned hospitals
and is the director of development for Symbion. Mr. Gosney has a diverse background in healthcare spanning more than 25 years. He has been a paramedic, ICU and surgical nurse, surgical services manager and an ASC and hospital administrator.

John Harvey, MD (Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City, Okla.). Dr. Harvey serves as medical director and CEO at Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates. He is a boardcertified physician specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing
and has been with Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates since 1998. Dr. Harvey attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma College
of Medicine in Oklahoma City and completed post-graduate training in general surgery, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and in cardiovascular disease at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Debbie Hay (Texas Institute for Surgery, Dallas). Ms. Hay serves as president of the Texas Institute for Surgery and previously served as the administrator for a surgery center and as an emergency room nurse and manager. She named as one of the runners-up for Becker’s Hospital Review’s CEO of the Year this year. Ms. Hay has a psychology degree from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., and a nursing degree from Baylor University in Dallas.

Michelle Weidner-Jordan (Lewis and Clark Specialty Hospital, Yankton, S.D.). Ms. Weidner-Jordan is the CEO and administrator at Lewis and Clark Specialty Hospital. Prior to assuming the role of CEO, she served as the director of nursing for Lewis and Clark. Ms. Weidner-Jordan has more than 12 years of nursing experience, and she has extensive knowledge of many areas of nursing including medical/surgical, surgery, PACU, endoscopy, manometry, IV sedation, obstetrics, occupational health, oncology and travel nursing. She is a member of her local chamber of commerce, the local leadership and service group, Verve, and is the healthcare representative for the “Shop Local” task force.

Bill Keaton (Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, Frisco, Texas). Mr. Keaton was appointed as CEO of Baylor Medical Center in Frisco in 2001. Under his leadership, the hospital saw a $65 million expansion in 2007. Prior to coming to Baylor Medical Center, Mr. Keaton served as COO of River Region HealthCare System in Vicksburg, Miss., and as CEO of Columbia Panhandle Surgical Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. He currently serves as a board member for Frisco Family Services and Care View Communications and is actively involved with the Frisco Industrial Council and the Sherman Chamber of Commerce.

Jane Keller (Indiana Orthopedic Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind.). Ms. Keller is the CEO and chief nursing officer for the Indiana Orthopedic Hospital where she works with the board of managers to create and implement the hospital’s strategic plan and develops and maintains a positive image of the hospital. She serves as the development chair for Indiana’s Arthritis Foundation and is an active member of its board of directors. Ms. Keller started at OrthoIndy, the group that owns IOH, as the executive director/nursing director of surgery centers. She is an avid sports fan and can often be found cheering on the sidelines at the sporting events of one of her three children.

Jack Lahidjani (Miracle Mile Medical Center, Los Angeles). Mr. Lahidjani joined Miracle Mile Medical Center in 2007 as CEO. Prior to joining Miracle Mile, Mr. Lahidjani was the senior vice president and system CFO for a chain of for-profit community hospitals in the urban areas of Los Angeles. Prior to that, Mr. Lahidjani served as the managing director of Hospital Reimbursement Associates, Government Program Specialists and held directorship positions at Jacobson & Associates and Certus Corporation, all healthcare financial consulting firms.

Mark McDonald, MD (Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery, Lima, Ohio).
Dr. McDonald is president and CEO of the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery and is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy and total joint replacement. He completed medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. McDonald also serves as the Team Physician for Bluffton (Ohio) University.

Thomas C. Macy (Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital, Omaha, Neb.). Mr. Macy is the CEO of the Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital, the region’s first hospital dedicated to the complete care and treatment of the orthopedic patient. His role at NOH includes oversight for hospital operations, business strategy and development, physician and government relations, and governance. Mr. Macy joined NOH in 2004 as executive director of business operations and was promoted to CEO in 2005. Prior to NOH, Mr. Macy worked in various hospital and physician practice management roles in both Columbia, Mo., and Philadelphia.

Pamala Maher (Arizona Regional Medical Center, Mesa, Ariz.). Ms. Maher is CEO of Arizona Regional Medical Center, which opened in Oct. 2008. Prior to serving as CEO at ARMC, Ms. Maher served as CEO for a number of hospitals in Wyoming, Texas and Arizona and as senior administrator at Advanced Cardiac Specialists, an internal medicine and cardiology practice in Arizona. Ms. Maher served as regional executive for the American Hospital Association from 1995-99 and has served on the Governing Council for Aging and Long-Term Care of the American Hospital Association. Ms. Maher holds an MBA from the University of Idaho.

William May (Black Hills Surgery Center, Rapid City, S.D.).
Mr. May joined Black Hills Surgery Center in 2004 as CEO and General Counsel. Prior to that time, he was a senior partner in the Costello Porter Law Offices with extensive experience in commercial litigation, fiduciary duty and health law. Mr. May’s role in the hospital includes strategic planning, business development, legal counsel, governmental and all operational issues. During Mr. May’s tenure, Black Hills Surgery Center has expanded its presence as a surgical center of excellence through a highly focused doctor and patient model of service and care. He was also significantly involved in all legal and transactional aspects of the partial sale of Black Hills Surgery Center to Medical Facilities Corp. of Toronto, Canada, in March 2004.

Timothy J. Noakes (Stanislaus Surgical Hospital, Modesto, Calif.). Mr. Noakes is the CEO of Stanislaus Surgical Hospital and has more than 28 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He joined the management team at Stanislaus as the CFO in 1998 and assisted in the conversion of the facility from an ASC to a general acute care hospital. Prior to joining Stanislaus, Mr. Noakes participated with the company founders in the development and start-up of a private healthcare company, Health Pacific International, and he served as CFO at the Fresno (Calif.) Surgical Hospital. Mr. Noakes is currently on the board of directors at Stanislaus Surgical Hospital and is the registered agent in California for Physicians Hospital Association.

Alex Rintoul (Medical Center of Elizabeth Place, Dayton, Ohio). Alexander Rintoul joined the Medical Center of Elizabeth Place as CEO in March 2007. Previously, Mr. Rintoul served as vice president of ambulatory services division and a director of operations for ambulatory centers for University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland.

Mr. Rintoul also worked as a director of operations for HealthSouth’s Ohio surgery centers and served as an administrator for several medical facilities in Ohio, including Western Reserve Medical Center in Kent. Mr. Rintoul served as chairman of the Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers from 2004-2006 and holds an MBA from Kent State University.

Tom Schmitt (Kansas Spine Hospital, Wichita, Kan.). Mr. Schmitt is the CEO of the Kansas Spine Hospital and has been at KSH since 2006. Prior to KSH, he held CEO positions at general acute care hospitals in Tennessee and Oklahoma, and has worked with not-forprofit healthcare systems, such as SSM Healthcare and INTEGRIS, and for-profit providers, such as Community Health Systems. Mr. Schmitt is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and earned his MHA from Saint Louis (Mo.) University.

Stephanie C. Spiegel (Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago).
Ms. Spiegel has served as president and COO of the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago, the only acute care hospital in the United States focused exclusively on neurosurgical, neuromedical and orthopedic services, since 2002. Under her guidance, the hospital has expanded from a start-up venture to a $40 million healthcare facility with 85 beds and more than 200 full- and part-time employees. Ms. Spiegel has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Previously,
she served as COO for the Chicago Institute of Neurourgery and Neurosearch Medical Group and was vice president of operations for NeuroSource.

Bob Trussell (Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio). Mr. Trussell is the CEO of Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio. Prior to FSHSA, he served as the regional administrator at more than six ASCs in central Texas. He was the associate executive director, hospital finance, for Scott & White Hospital after serving as the CFO for Scott & White Clinic. Mr. Trussell has more than 20 years of experience that covers all aspects of the healthcare industry including the hospital, physician and payor segments.

 

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