Mr. Shumway serves as executive vice president and COO of Stanford Health Care, where he leads daily operations across one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers. He oversees inpatient and ambulatory services, facilities management, patient experience, digital health initiatives and enterprisewide operational performance. Mr. Shumway drives organizational efficiency, expands health system networks and delivers innovative strategies that enhance patient care. Before becoming COO in 2025, he served as president and CEO of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, leading efforts to expand access and strengthen community partnerships. He previously held senior leadership positions at several major academic medical centers nationwide, where he focused on integrating operations, strategy and financial stewardship.
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