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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