Dr. Knych joined AdventHealth as division CMO and executive leader for the system’s robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery task force in 2020. Dr. Knych bridges clinical departments and business units, ensuring seamless coordination across the system. He keeps all stakeholders abreast of crucial updates, be it in treatments or the delivery of quality care. Driven by a commitment to consistency and clinical excellence, he strives to ensure patients experience the highest quality of care, regardless of the specific AdventHealth location they present to. He also has four decades of clinical experience, from bedside care to the corporate office. He assumed his role during the Covid-19 pandemic and played a key role in standardizing AdventHealth’s Covid response and care plan. He has also led the medical staff’s implementation of AdventHealth’s first phase of a $660 million transition to a new EHR system. He also led the establishment of clinical imperatives, which include intentional, focused clinical goals for the entire organization.
Becker's Recognition
Stephen Knych, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know
The physician leaders highlighted by this list champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk, and much more. These CMOs are drivers of continuous improvement, and their efforts have helped garner numerous quality and safety accolades for their respective organizations.
2024 Winner

Executives
Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know
The physician leaders highlighted by this list champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk, and much more. These CMOs are drivers of continuous improvement, and their efforts have helped garner numerous quality and safety accolades for their respective organizations.
