Mr. Fagerstrom joined St. Luke’s as COO and EVP in 2007. Before joining the system, he served as president and CEO at a hospital in Texas. He is in charge of managing operations for St. Luke’s 12-plus hospitals and 300-plus outpatient sites.
Becker's Recognition
Joel Fagerstromhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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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

Executives
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.
