Dr. Matsinger serves as the executive vice president and COO of Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest health system, which spans five hospitals, 41 ambulatory surgery centers and a network of over 1,500 medical professionals. His leadership has been instrumental in elevating Virtua’s care offerings, including award-winning programs in cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics and organ transplantation. He has also spearheaded the growth of the system’s robotic surgery capabilities. Dr. Matsinger has been key in driving innovation, such as the development of Virtua’s Hospital at Home program, which has become one of the largest in New Jersey with outstanding patient outcomes. His work also includes successful collaborations, such as the launch of the Pride Primary Care practice to support the LGBTQ+ community and a proton therapy center in partnership with Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Matsinger has played a pivotal role in Virtua’s academic affiliation with Rowan University, enhancing the health system’s research, innovation and clinical offerings across the region.
Becker's Recognition
John Matsinger, DOhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

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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.
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COOs to Know
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2025 Winner

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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.
