Ketul J. Patel, Mha, MBA
About Ketul J. Patel, Mha, MBA
Ketul J. Patel, Mha, MBA, serves as the Division President for CommonSpirit Health in the Pacific Northwest and holds multiple board positions, including with the American Hospital Association and the Association of Washington Business. He has a strong background in healthcare leadership, having previously held executive roles at various health systems and receiving the Nonprofit Healthcare Leader of the Year award in 2019.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Ketul J. Patel serves as the Division President for the Pacific Northwest region at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization's strategic direction and operational management. His role involves overseeing healthcare services and initiatives that align with CommonSpirit's mission of providing quality care to communities in the Pacific Northwest.
Education and Expertise
Ketul J. Patel has a strong educational background in health administration and business. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, having previously achieved a Master of Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Johns Hopkins University.
Background
Before his current role, Ketul J. Patel held various leadership positions in healthcare organizations. He worked at Hackensack Meridian Health as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Operations Officer from 2010 to 2015. His earlier roles include Vice President of Operations at UPMC and Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development at Sharp HealthCare.
Achievements
In 2019, Ketul J. Patel was recognized as the Nonprofit Healthcare Leader of the Year by the University of Washington Tacoma Milgard School of Business. He has also served as Chair of the first combined Seattle and Tacoma American Heart and Stroke Association Heart Walks in 2017, showcasing his commitment to community health initiatives.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
Ketul J. Patel is actively involved in several organizations. He serves on the board of the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board and the Association of Washington Business. Additionally, he is a board member of the Washington State Hospital Association and the Washington Health Alliance, contributing to healthcare policy and business development in the region.