Dr. Douglas Ross Named President of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
(PHOENIX - Nov. 13, 2024) - Douglas Ross, MD, FACEP, has been named president of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Ross will be joining St. Joseph’s from the CHI St. Vincent System in Arkansas, where he currently serves as chief medical officer for the market and as president of St. Vincent Hot Springs Hospital.
A highly qualified leader, Dr. Ross joined St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs early in his career as a staff physician in the emergency department. Since that time, he has served in a variety of leadership roles within CommonSpirit Health, of which Dignity is a member, including as vice president of medical affairs, medical director of emergency services, chief of staff and medical director.
“I’m honored to join the St. Joseph’s team and contribute to the hospital’s incredible legacy of delivering outstanding medical care,” says Dr. Ross. “With world renowned centers including Barrow Neurological Institute and Norton Thoracic Institute, we are committed to ensuring that patients from Arizona and beyond receive world-class health care. I am truly humbled to have this opportunity to serve our community.”
Dr. Ross earned his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia. He also serves on the board of several professional and community organizations and has received many honors, including being named Administrator of the Year (for large hospitals) by the Arkansas Hospital Association.
“As St. Joseph’s approaches its 130th anniversary, Dr. Ross is the perfect leader to help the hospital build on its remarkable legacy,” says Anthony Houston, EdD, FACHE, president of CommonSpirit Health’s Arizona market. “Dr. Ross has great appreciation for our mission and values. His passion for delivering excellent and innovative health care services, as well as caring for those in need and creating an exceptional work culture, will help grow and enhance St. Joseph’s impressive reputation for excellence.”
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About Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Located in the heart of Phoenix, Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576-bed, full service, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. A nationally recognized center for advanced medical care, medical education and research, St. Joseph’s includes more than 5,000 employees and nearly 2,000 physicians representing all major specialties. The hospital is home to the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute,
Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Norton Thoracic Institute, and Arizona’s first Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a proud partner with Creighton University. St. Joseph’s is a member of Dignity Health, which is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health care systems.
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Publish date:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024