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Carson Smith

Methodist Hospital appoints chief operating officer
July 05, 2024
Carson Smith
San Antonio, TX – Carson Smith has been named as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Methodist Hospital, the largest facility within the Methodist Healthcare system. Carson has served as COO for Methodist Hospital I Stone Oak since August 2022, playing an integral role in the hospital’s significant expansion and the growth of key programs and services.

During his tenure at Methodist Hospital I Stone Oak, he has expanded the Cardiovascular program and successfully led more than $35 million in capital projects, resulting in the addition of new ORs and Cath Labs, and the expansion of the hospital’s ER and imaging infrastructure. He also advanced the stroke program to thrombectomy-capable with the creation of a neuro-endovascular program.

“Carson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of operational excellence, and I am confident in his ability to enhance our patient care services,“ said Ryan Simpson, Chief Executive Officer for the Methodist Hospital campus and Methodist Hospital | Landmark. “His strategic vision and strong leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow in support of our mission to provide world-class health care to South Texas.“

Prior to joining Methodist Healthcare, Carson served as the Assistant Chief Operating Officer for Medical City Dallas, Medical City Children’s Hospital, Medical City Heart, and Medical City Spine Hospital. During this time, Carson played an instrumental role in the opening of the Medical City Heart and Spine Hospitals and helped advance key service lines such as Solid Organ Transplant, Pediatric Congenital Heart, NICU, and Oncology.

Smith holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas. Additionally, he graduated from the HCA Healthcare Executive Development Program in 2021.

Smith will officially begin his new role at Methodist Hospital effective August 5th.

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