John Tynes, MD, MBA
About John Tynes, MD, MBA
John Tynes, MD, MBA, serves as the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at St Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, where he emphasizes quality and safety in healthcare. He has extensive experience in medical practice operations and healthcare management, having held leadership roles at various healthcare organizations.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
John Tynes serves as the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at St Joseph Hospital, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing quality and safety within the hospital and healthcare industry. His leadership at St Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, involves overseeing hospital operations and implementing strategies to improve patient care.
Education and Expertise
John Tynes holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Health Industry Leadership from Regis University in 2015. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism from Texas A&M University, completed between 1975 and 1978. Tynes possesses expertise in medical staff development, physician relations, and healthcare management.
Background
Before joining Intermountain Healthcare, John Tynes held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations. He served as Chief Medical Officer at HCA Healthcare from 2017 to 2019, overseeing operations at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. Prior to that, he worked at Centura Health as Chief Medical Officer from 2015 to 2017, and as Physician/Healthcare Administrator from 2014 to 2015. His career also includes 14 years at Sutter Health as Physician/Medical Director.
Achievements
John Tynes has a strong focus on quality and safety in healthcare, which has been a central theme throughout his career. His leadership in various medical and administrative roles has contributed to improvements in patient care and operational efficiency in the hospitals he has served. His extensive experience in medical practice operations and healthcare management supports his ability to drive initiatives that enhance healthcare delivery.