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Baptist Health Leadership Team

Our people are at the heart of our mission to serve our communities. Deeply instilled in each of our leaders is the sincere dedication to bring expert health care through world-class innovation and service to our communities. By maintaining close relationships with the people in our communities, our leaders have access to consistent, reliable feedback that helps us strengthen our care processes and improve the health of everyone we serve.
Matthew Stone
  • CEO, Baptist Health System and Texas Tenet Group
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Michael Cline, M.S.
  • CEO, Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
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Bill Waechter, MHA
  • President, North Central Baptist Hospital
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J. Phillip Young, FACHE
  • CEO, Northeast Baptist Hospital
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Mark Bernard
  • CEO, Resolute Health Hospital
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Philip Koovakada
  • CEO, St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
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Keith D. Bruce, M.Div., D.Min.
  • Vice President, Mission and Ministry, Baptist Health System
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Lynnette M. Watkins, M.D., M.B.A., FACS, FACHE, CPE
  • Market Chief Medical Officer
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