Subscribe
Back to list

Heather Dexter

President

Regional Hospital Division of Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, GA

Ms. Dexter serves as president of the regional hospital division for Emory Healthcare, which includes Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Sandy Springs, Ga., Emory Johns Creek (Ga.) Hospital, Emory Decatur (Ga.) Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, Ga. and Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital in Decatur. Prior, she served as CEO of Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital since 2015. Her leadership led the hospital through a period of growth, including new programs, initiatives, physicians, construction and more. Prior to assuming that role, she was COO from 2011 to 2015. Her career at the hospital stretches back even farther; she originally began working as an administrative resident in 1998 before working her way up through progressive leadership roles.

Becker's Recognition

Heather Dexterhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.

2025 Winner

Executives

Women Hospital CEOs to Know

The women leading these hospitals and health systems are passionate about care access, equity and diversity, and the overall improvement of healthcare delivery.

CEO

2026 Winner

Executives

236 Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know

The women leading these hospitals and health systems are passionate about care access, equity and diversity, and the overall improvement of healthcare delivery.

CEO

Newsletter

Join the 500,000+
healthcare executives
who start their day with
Becker’s

You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, please review
our Privacy Policy.
More Newsletters