Dr. Donley joined NewYork-Presbyterian as COO and EVP at the beginning of 2023. He joined the system from Cleveland Clinic, where he most recently served as CEO of Cleveland Clinic London. He is responsible for directing the strategy and operations of NewYork-Presbyterian and achieving the health care system’s operating targets and implementing its patient-centered strategic vision and culture across the enterprise. He has extensive expertise in clinical medicine and hospital operations, originally serving as an orthopedic surgeon.
Becker's Recognition
Brian Donley, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
75 Hospital and Health System COOs to Know
Becker’s is delighted to release its list of hospitals and health systems with spine and neuroscience programs to know. These programs are renowned for their excellent outcomes, leading surgical techniques and cutting-edge research.
They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.
2024 Winner

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Academic Medical Center COOs to Know
Academic medical centers are a crucial part of the healthcare delivery system. AMC COOs are committed to streamlining operations to offer excellent patient care using research and innovation.
The COOs heading academic medical centers and health systems across the nation are tasked with leading operations, expanding service lines, allocating resources and more.
2025 Winner

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Academic Medical Center COOs to Know
Academic medical centers are a crucial part of the healthcare delivery system. AMC COOs are committed to streamlining operations to offer excellent patient care using research and innovation.
The COOs heading academic medical centers and health systems across the nation are tasked with leading operations, expanding service lines, allocating resources and more.
