Kent Haythorn, PhD
About Kent Haythorn, PhD
Kent Haythorn, PhD, is the Senior Director of Surgery and Cardiac Services at Scripps Health in the San Diego Metropolitan Area, with extensive experience in healthcare leadership and administration.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Kent Haythorn, PhD, currently holds the position of Senior Director at Scripps Health in the San Diego Metropolitan Area. In this role, he oversees Surgery and Cardiac Services. His responsibilities involve managing complex healthcare operations and ensuring efficient and effective delivery of surgical and cardiac care.
Previous Experience at KPC Health and Renown Health
In his previous roles, Kent Haythorn worked as a Director at KPC Health in Victorville, California, from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as an Administrator at Renown Health in Reno, Nevada, for six months in 2019-2020. His tenure at these organizations involved managing administrative and operational functions, contributing to healthcare service improvements.
Roles at Emory Healthcare and Related Services
Kent Haythorn has an extensive history with Emory Healthcare. He was the Vice President of Emory Healthcare Surgical Services from 2014 to 2017 and Specialty Director of Perioperative Services from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he served as an Instructor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University from 2018 to 2019. During his time at Emory, he focused on surgical services, educational initiatives, and perioperative performance.
Educational Background
Kent Haythorn achieved his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. He also holds a Master's degree from Nazareth College, earned between 2001 and 2003, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Rochester, completed from 1995 to 1998. His academic background reinforces his expertise in healthcare and nursing.
Consulting and Leadership Experience
In addition to his roles in hospital administration, Kent Haythorn has significant consulting and leadership experience. He was the President of HK Consulting from 2018 to 2019 in Marietta, Georgia, and a Senior Consultant at Sullivan Healthcare Consulting from 2017 to 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. These positions enabled him to implement efficient and cost-effective healthcare systems and mentor teams to deliver high-quality patient care.