HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood names Chase Christianson as new CEO

Officials from HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, a 451-bed acute care hospital serving the Lake Houston area, named Chase Christianson as the hospital’s CEO, according to an Oct. 15 news release.

The details

Christianson was most recently employed at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital as the hospital’s CEO, a position he had held since November 2022, per the news release. He previously served as CEO of Parham Doctors’ Hospital in Virginia and as chief operating officer of HCA Florida Capital Hospital.

Troy Villarreal, HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division president, touted the hiring.

“Chase is an experienced HCA Healthcare leader who has demonstrated a strong commitment to patients, physicians and colleagues throughout his career,” Villarreal said in the news release. “His operational experience and record of supporting service growth and facility investments will serve HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood well as the hospital continues meeting the healthcare needs of the communities it serves.”

Some context

During his tenure at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Christianson oversaw a period of growth and service line development leading to ongoing capital enhancements, according to the news release.

During his tenure there, Parham Doctors’ Hospital experienced growth in orthopedics, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery and emergency services.

At HCA Florida Capital Hospital, Christianson oversaw several expansion projects, including two freestanding emergency departments as well as operating room and cardiac catheterization laboratory expansions, according to the news release.

 “I am honored to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and look forward to working alongside its physicians, nurses and colleagues to continue providing high-quality care for the community,” Christianson said in the news release. “I am excited to build on the hospital’s work and support its continued growth as we serve patients and families across the Lake Houston area.”

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