Andrew S. Cochrane
CEO
Formerly the CEO of Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston, Texas, Andy led the development of a new community hospital, growing it from 68 beds to 119 beds in just two years. He also led a patient-centered approach that put the organization in the top 5 percent nationally for patient satisfaction results (HCAHPS data).
Andy has demonstrated strong leadership in the community hospital and large health system environment, and shares Maple Grove Hospital's commitment to quality and excellence. Most importantly, Andy understands the importance of providing remarkable care to the hospital's patients.
Maple Grove Hospital Medical Staff Executive Committee:
Chief of Staff: Thomas Wright, MD - Anesthesiology, PA
Vice Chief of Staff: Jill Hallstrom, MD - Oakdale Obstetrics & Gynecology
Secretary/Treasurer: Daniel Landers, MD - University of Minnesota Physicians - Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department Chair - Medicine: Ashfaq Ahmad. MD -Fairview Hospitalist -Internal Medicine
Vice Chair - Medicine: TBD
Department Chair - Surgery: Steve Kern, MD - Specialists in General Surgery
Vice Chair - Surgery: TBD
Department Chair - OB: Amy Brown, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility, PA
Vice Chair - OB: Brigette Ritter Miest, MD - Park Nicollet
Department Chair - Peds: John Paulson, MD - South Lake Pediatrics
Vice Chair - Peds: Erin Stepka, MD - University of Minnesota Physicians - Neonatology
Pathology: Sue Schlafmann, MD - North Pathology Associates
Anesthesia: Alan Litts, MD and Joan Schoenecker, MD - Anesthesiology, PA
Imaging: Jeff Gambach, MD - Minneapolis Radiology Associates, Ltd.
Emergency Medicine: Jeff Elder, MD - Emergency Medicine Department - North Memorial
At Large: Mary Pylipow, MD - University of Minnesota Physicians - Neonatology
At Large: Brigett Ritter Miest, MD - Park Nicollet
Maple Grove Hospital Leadership Team:
Director of Family Care Services and Surgical Services: Linda Engdahl, RN
Director of Acute Care: Colleen Nadeau, RN
Director of Physician Development & Guest/Public Relations: Jennifer Krippner
Director of Human Resources: Kate Law
Director of Support Services: Vickie Thompson
Finance Manager: Jason Weaver
