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Philip Koovakada

President, and Senior Vice President of Orlando Health South Florida Region

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

Orlando, FL

Mr. Koovakada oversees seven hospitals and campuses across Orlando Health’s South Florida region, where he leads strategy, operations and clinical performance for over 4,000 team members. He has expanded local access to cardiology, launched a first-in-system pelvic floor program and championed high-performance team building. Mr. Koovakada fosters a collaborative culture, regularly connecting with staff at all levels, and emphasizes trust, transparency and talent development. With prior CEO experience in Texas, he is known for balancing clinical innovation with community-focused care.

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