Memorial Hermann Names CEO

from Bay Area Houston Magazine February 2022

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Memorial Hermann names new CEO for Southeast and Pearland hospitals

Noel Cardenas

In case you haven’t met him, Noel Cardenas is the new senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast and Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospitals. Previously, he served as vice president of operations of Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble, an acute care hospital consisting of 242 beds and more than 1,200 employees.

“Alongside substantial growth in both campus size and patient volume, Noel has increased efficiency, building effectiveness and improving safety at Memorial Hermann Northeast,” said Memorial Hermann President and CEO, Dr. David L. Callender. “Noel has been an outstanding leader in our health system for the past five years, and I am pleased he has accepted the opportunity to further his career with Memorial Hermann.”

NEW STRUCTURE

Cardenas’ promotion is part of a new organizational structure and service line operating model that aligns with Memorial Hermann’s vision to create healthier communities now and for generations to come. He is replacing Kyle Price, who is now senior vice president of Service Lines for the system.

“I am excited and honored about the opportunity to lead the Memorial Hermann Southeast and Pearland campuses. I am committed to working alongside our physician partners, leaders and employees to improve the health of our community by providing high quality and safe care,” Cardenas said. “The teams at these campuses have a strong foundation serving our patients and I am committed to working with our teams on further enhancing the patient experience while navigating through one of the most challenging periods in health care.”

HEART PROGRAM

Cardenas is also overseeing the expansion of the heart program at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. Since launching its Cardiac Surgery program in January 2018, the hospital’s heart and vascular program has evolved to include advanced care options such as state-of-the-art catheterization labs, hybrid operating-endovascular suites, a cardiovascular intensive care unit, a dedicated rehabilitation facility and more.

These advances in care have allowed the multi-disciplinary team to approach each individual patient with a personalized care plan to ensure the best possible outcome.

Cardenas has nearly 20 years of executive leadership experience and has overseen operations for outpatient clinics, surgical centers, hospitals, medical centers and health systems, nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann, he served as CEO and hospital commander for the Reynolds Army Community Hospital in Fort Sill, Okla.

Cardenas received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Baylor University. He is a combat veteran with more than 30 years of service in the U.S. Army and Texas National Guard.