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Victor Herrera, MD

Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer

AdventHealth Central Florida Division

Orlando, FL

Dr. Herrera oversees clinical operations, quality and safety across more than 20 hospitals and emergency rooms within one of the nation’s largest CMS provider networks. Under his leadership, the division prevented 330 readmissions, delivered improved care for 21,700 patients, and recruited more than 400 physicians in 2025, exceeding the annual goal and strengthening access to care for the communities the division serves. Dr. Herrera also leads clinical transformation efforts as chair of AdventHealth’s AI advisory board, aligning clinical strategy with responsible innovation to enhance care delivery, support physicians and strengthen clinical culture across Central Florida. This consistent focus on care delivery and outcomes has earned national recognition with AdventHealth Orlando being recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its annual “Honor Roll” as one of the nation’s best hospitals for 2025–2026 and No. 1 in Florida. The division’s emphasis on safety and trust is further reflected in its national safety performance. In the fall of 2025, six AdventHealth facilities received Leapfrog “Straight‑A Designation” for the fifth consecutive time.

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