How it happened
Cohen most recently served as the associate chief operating officer for HCA HealthONE Swedish, a 504-bed Level 1 trauma hospital in Denver.
Cohen joined HCA HealthONE Swedish in February, 2023 and led executive oversight for surgical services, interventional radiology, laboratory, the burn and reconstructive service line and imaging.
He worked on several major projects, including a $3 million sterile processing department expansion, a $22 million operating room expansion and a $76 million tower addition.
"We are excited to welcome a driven and community-oriented leader like Brandon to the Methodist Hospital Stone Oak family,” said Michael Beaver, CEO of Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.
The background
Before his role as ACOO for HCA HealthONE Swedish, Cohen served at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, where he held leadership roles as executive resident, associate administrator and vice president of operations.
As vice president of operations, Cohen led the management for plant operations, environmental services, food and nutrition, security, transportation, lab, pharmacy, and other ancillary departments.
Cohen earned his Master of Healthcare Administration and Business Administration from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and certified through the American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Stay tuned
Cohen will assume his role as COO on Nov. 11.
