According to the release, Magness previously served as administrator of Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Greater Heights and Memorial Hermann Endoscopy Center North Loop. Throughout his tenure in the health care industry, Magness has also held the position of CEO for a transitioning hospital in Yakima, Washington, and has served in various leadership roles at regional Texas medical centers in Tomball and Brownwood.
Magness holds a master's degree in health care administration from Trinity University in San Antonio.
According to the release, Magness is focused on leading a team with a deep strategic focus on quality, patient experience, operations and growth. In his role as CEO of TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, Magness will also oversee the TOPS Comprehensive Breast Centers located in Spring, Houston, The Woodlands and Kingwood.
"The physicians and staff are focused on providing exceptional care. I'm excited to work with such an incredible team to make a difference in people's lives," Magness said in a statement.
TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital is located at 17080 Red Oak Drive, Houston, and offers state-of-the-art equipment allowing surgeons to perform procedures in the areas of ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology; general surgery; gynecology; hand surgery; orthopedics; pain management; plastic and reconstructive surgery; podiatry; spine surgery; and urology. The hospital features nine operating rooms and 15 medical/surgical beds. 281-539-2900. www.tops-hospital.com
