Ketul J. Patel
About Ketul J. Patel
Ketul J. Patel serves as the President of the Northwest Region at CommonSpirit Health and has held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations. He has an extensive background in health system development and administration, with degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pittsburgh.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Ketul J. Patel serves as the President of the Northwest Region at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization's strategic direction and operational management. Under his leadership, the Northwest Region has focused on enhancing healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to his current role, Patel held several significant positions in healthcare management. He worked at Hackensack Meridian Health as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Operations Officer from 2010 to 2015. Before that, he served as Vice President of Operations at UPMC from 2008 to 2010 and as Senior Vice President at Franciscan Health from 2004 to 2007. His earlier roles include Vice President at Sharp HealthCare and various positions at Conemaugh Health System and Duke LifePoint Healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Ketul J. Patel has a strong educational background in health administration and business. He earned a Master of Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health in 1997. He also holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, obtained in 1993, and a Bachelor of Arts from The Johns Hopkins University, completed in 1991.
Board Memberships and Involvement
Patel is actively involved in various healthcare organizations. He is a board member of CEOs Against Cancer and the Washington Health Alliance. Additionally, he participates on the board of the Washington State Hospital Association and the Association of Washington Business. He also serves as an active board member of the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board and the Carol Milgard Breast Center.
Leadership in Community Initiatives
In addition to his executive roles, Ketul J. Patel serves as the Executive Council Co-Chair of Greater Seattle Partners. His involvement in community initiatives reflects his commitment to improving healthcare access and quality in the region.