Health System with 8 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | MUSC Health |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 8 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 8 |
| Total Beds | 1855 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 1855 |
| Headquarters | Charleston, SC |
| Website | muschealth.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health University Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 713 | Yes | No |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 82 | No | No |
| MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | Acute Care Hospital | 258 | Yes | Yes |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 217 | No | No |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 119 | No | Yes |
| MUSC Health Marion Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 124 | No | No |
| Hampton Regional Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 32 | No | No |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 310 | No | No |
Dr. Patrick J. Cawley is the Chief Executive Officer of MUSC Health and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of the Medical University of South Carolina, overseeing all clinical matters. Under his leadership, MUSC Health has expanded its clinical enterprise, including a new Children's Hospital and a regional health network, and has become a national leader in telehealth. MUSC has also been recognized as South Carolina's #1 hospital/health system. Prior to his current role, he was the chief medical officer of MUSC Medical Center, leading quality and patient safety improvements. Dr. Cawley earned a BS from the University of Scranton, an MD from Georgetown University, and completed an internal medicine residency at Duke University. He also holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is board certified in Internal Medicine with focused recognition in Hospital Medicine and was a co-founder of the first hospital medicine program at Duke. He is a certified physician executive and a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a Past-President of the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Under the leadership of enterprise chief digital transformation officer, Crystal Broj, MUSC Health is executing its digital transformation vision to integrate cutting-edge technology seamlessly into the core of the institution, revolutionizing and enhancing business functions along the way. [2]
Thomas Crawford, PhD, MBA, FACHE, is the System Chief Operating Officer at MUSC Health, the clinical delivery arm of the Medical University of South Carolina. With a decade of experience at MUSC Health, including over four years as Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Crawford is a seasoned integrated healthcare executive with a background split between rural and academic medicine. Earlier in his career, he served as CEO of an independent rural health system in Vermont and spent ten years at the University of Florida. In his current role, he provides strategic leadership across MUSC Health's extensive network of hospitals and care locations, overseeing integrated centers of clinical excellence and a significant construction portfolio. Dr. Crawford is recognized for his focus on operational efficiency, quality care, and employee engagement, and has been named among top hospital COOs by Becker's Hospital Review. He also holds the position of Associate Professor at MUSC.
Michael A. de Arellano, Ph.D., is the Chief Organizational Excellence Officer at MUSC Health and also serves as a professor and licensed clinical psychologist at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He also holds the position of Chief Equity Officer at MUSC/MUSC Health. Dr. de Arellano joined MUSC in 1995 and became a faculty member in 1998. He directs the Mental Health Disparities Program, focusing on research, clinical work, and educational programs to improve culturally competent and linguistically appropriate care. His work emphasizes increasing access to evidence-based mental health services for trauma-exposed youth and families from underserved backgrounds, utilizing both in-person and virtual programs. He has also been involved in projects internationally, including supporting children affected by Hurricane Maria and disseminating trauma treatments in Central America. In addition to his roles at MUSC, Dr. de Arellano provides training and technical assistance to communities impacted by mass violence through his role at the National Mass Violence Center. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Miami and his master's and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He completed his internship and postdoctoral fellowship in traumatic stress at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at MUSC. He previously served as Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Traumatic Stress and as President of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. He also directed the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center and co-directed the Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Program.
Clay England is the Interim Chief People Officer at MUSC Health. He holds an MBA and SPHR. His professional background includes implementing strategic HR initiatives and experience as an HR executive business partner who has worked alongside business leaders to drive human capital strategies.
Dr. Heather Farley is the inaugural Chief Wellbeing Officer at MUSC Health. She is an emergency physician with over 20 years of experience in medicine. Dr. Farley completed her emergency medicine residency in 2005 and holds a Master of Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth College, earned in 2018. Prior to her role at MUSC Health, Dr. Farley was a key figure in healthcare worker wellbeing at ChristianaCare in Delaware. She developed "Care for the Caregiver," a significant peer support program, and was the first Chief Wellness Officer there, establishing the Center for WorkLife Wellbeing. Her contributions to the field have been acknowledged in publications like The New York Times and Becker's Hospital Review. At MUSC Health, she is dedicated to enhancing the professional fulfillment and wellbeing of all members of the healthcare team, including faculty, staff, and students. She also continues to practice as an emergency physician.
Dr. Eugene S. Hong serves as the Chief Physician Executive for MUSC Physicians and MUSC Health. In this capacity, he oversees the practice plan and holds a senior leadership position within the health system. Prior to joining MUSC in March, Dr. Hong was an endowed chair and professor in the Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine at Drexel University in Philadelphia. While at Drexel, he held several leadership roles, including chief of the division of primary care sports medicine, chair of the Drexel University Physician Board, and associate dean for primary care and community health. As associate dean, he was involved in the creation of an accountable care organization (ACO) initiative. Dr. Hong is a recognized authority in sports medicine, with expertise in concussions, cardiac issues in athletes, overuse injuries, and sports injury prevention. He has decades of experience as a team physician and has worked with high school, college, professional, and elite athletes. He has also served as a team physician for several universities and colleges, including being the chief medical officer for Clemson University Athletics. Beyond his roles at MUSC and in collegiate sports, Dr. Hong has a significant history of involvement with lacrosse. He has volunteered with USA Lacrosse for 15 years, serving as the USA national team physician for both the women's (2011) and men's (2016) teams that won world championships. He is currently the chief medical officer for World Lacrosse, a volunteer position where he advises on health, wellness, and safety policies. He also previously chaired the USA Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee. Dr. Hong has contributed to the medical literature, including publishing one of the first medical textbooks on mental health in athletes. He has also served on the NCAA Task Force on Mental Health in Athletes. His work has been recognized with numerous academic and professional awards. Becker's Hospital Review included him on their list of "180+ chief medical officers to know".
Todd Leach is the Enterprise Chief Information Officer for Information Solutions at MUSC Health. He has over 30 years of experience in information technology and related positions. Prior to joining MUSC, he served as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where he also held the position of Associate Vice President of Information Services. His background also includes working as an IT consultant for national firms and serving as President of Projection Dynamics Inc., a technology consulting firm. Leach's experience includes managing and delivering IT services across clinical, education, research, and institutional support in complex academic medical centers. He holds an undergraduate degree in computer science from Slippery Rock University and/or the University of Texas at Austin, and earned his MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Wendy Minor is the System Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships for MUSC and MUSC Health. In this role, she oversees strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation and achieve MUSC's strategic goals. She has many years of diverse work experience, including project management, clinical affiliations and acquisitions, ambulatory operations, and a clinical laboratory background. Before joining MUSC in 2018, she held various leadership roles during a 28-year career at Novant Health. Wendy Minor holds an undergraduate degree in medical technology from Appalachian State University and earned her MBA/MHA from Pfeiffer University. She also has a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Dr. Cory Robinson is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health System and an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Health Professions. [3] He is a member of the MUSC Health System Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the successful integration and transformation of core processes and performance across the Health System. [3] He is responsible for committee governance structures and accountability reporting, leads initiatives to drive organizational performance to achieve goals, and oversees designated Health System administration core organizational functions. [3] Cory initiates and executes system wide initiatives and other imperatives. [3] Additionally, Cory leads the MUSC Health strategic clinical innovation and healthcare enterprise efforts to identify, cultivate and grow innovative solutions that enable and deliver a transformed experience to its patients, families, care team members and communities at large. [3] He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Erskine College (Due West, SC) and received both his Master's in Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Doctorate of Philosophy in Health and Rehabilitation Science (PhD) from the Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC). [3] He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean-Six Sigma Professional, Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives (FACHE) and Malcom Baldridge Quality Award National Examiner. [3] Cory is a recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award presented by the Sullivan Foundation for the commitment to creating positive community change. [3] He is a member of the Alpha Eta and Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Societies, American College of Health Care Executives and South Carolina Chapter Board Member and past LPC Chair, and National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE). [3] Cory is also a member of the board and executive committee of the Waring Historical Library and the Charleston Harbour Club. [3]
Danielle Bowen Scheurer is an adult hospitalist physician and the Chief Quality Officer at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health System. She completed undergraduate studies at Emory University and the University of Tennessee, earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and completed her combined medicine-pediatrics training at Duke University. She also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Research from MUSC. Dr. Scheurer previously served as a hospitalist and the medical director of the inpatient medicine service at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston for five years before returning to MUSC in 2010. In her role as Chief Quality Officer, she is responsible for overseeing all quality, safety, population health, patient experience, and regulatory efforts for the MUSC Health system. Her expertise lies in quality improvement and patient safety. She is a certified trainer in Just Culture and TeamSTEPPS, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a national Baldrige Examiner, and a certified mediator. In 2023, she was elected a Master in Hospital Medicine by the Society of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Scheurer is also listed as Clinical Faculty in the School of Health Research at Clemson University.
President David J. Cole, M.D., FACS came to the Medical University in 1994 as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, division of general surgery. [10] He quickly rose through the ranks and was promoted to professor in 2002. [10]
Cathie Cannon is the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at MUSC Health. Before joining MUSC, she served as the assistant vice president for health marketing at the University of Connecticut, UConn Health system. Her experience includes developing strategic marketing plans, managing internal and external communications, and utilizing digital marketing and process improvement strategies. Cannon holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, and two certificates in leadership and business analytics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She joined MUSC on February 10, 2023.
Jesse Goodwin, PhD, is the Chief Innovation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). In this role, she is tasked with being a catalyst for programs and initiatives that promote a culture of innovation and providing oversight and coordination for MUSC's innovation ecosystem. She develops intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial strategies to support a diverse innovation portfolio. Before becoming Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Goodwin was the Vice President of Development for the Zucker Institute for Applied Neurosciences, a technology accelerator at MUSC. She also served as the Deputy Director of the MUSC Foundation for Research Development, the university's technology transfer office responsible for managing intellectual property. Prior to her time at MUSC, Dr. Goodwin was the director of the medical device practice at an intellectual property consulting firm based in Boston. Academically, she holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology program. She also earned a bachelor of science degree in bioengineering from Syracuse University. Dr. Goodwin has over a decade of experience in intellectual property strategy for medical therapies in both academic and industry settings.
Dawn Hartsell is the Chief of Staff for the MUSC President's Office, appointed to the role on February 1, 2022. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Health Care Management from Western Governors University. Prior to becoming Chief of Staff, Hartsell served in numerous roles on multiple professional teams and within the President's Office at MUSC for a total of 14 years. Her professional experience includes special projects management and strategic planning and evaluation for the President's Office. She previously held the title of Special Assistant to the President, Manager of Projects, within the Office of the President.
Dr. Tsveti Markova is the Chief Academic Integration Officer at MUSC Health. Originally from Bulgaria, she has dedicated her career to academic medicine. Before joining MUSC Health in August 2021, Dr. Markova had a distinguished 25-year career in medical education at Wayne State University. There, she held various progressive leadership roles, including tenured professor, senior associate dean for Graduate Medical Education, endowed chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, and lead co-primary investigator for the Michigan Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Dr. Markova earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Varna in Bulgaria in 1992. She completed an internship at the University Hospital Varna Medical Center and a family medicine residency at North Oakland Medical Centers in Pontiac, Michigan. She also completed two fellowships: one with the National Institute for Program Directors Development with the American Academy of Family Physicians and another with the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women. Additionally, she was a scholar in the Program for Leading Innovations in Healthcare and Education at the Harvard Macy Institute. Throughout her career, Dr. Markova has received national recognition and awards for her innovation and leadership in medical education from organizations such as the ACGME and AIAMC. She has also held leadership positions on boards and committees of several national organizations, including chairing the Steering Committee of the Group of Resident Affairs at the AAMC. Dr. Markova has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and delivered numerous presentations. As Chief Academic Integration Officer at MUSC Health, Dr. Markova is focused on expanding graduate medical education throughout the MUSC Health system and its affiliate hospitals to address healthcare needs in South Carolina. She aims to build collaborations with health systems, academic institutions, and community organizations across the state. She is described as an ambassador advocating for the academic mission within MUSC Health.
Stewart Mixon serves as the Chief Operations Officer at MUSC Health. He holds a Master of Arts degree. Prior to joining MUSC, Mixon was the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources at East Carolina University. He assumed the COO role at MUSC effective around August 1, based on a 2019 mention of his position. His responsibilities as COO encompass various areas including human resources, public safety, business services, environmental health and safety, risk management, and traffic and parking. Mixon has a background in higher education human resources and has been involved with professional organizations such as CUPA-HR, where he received a Distinguished Service Award. He is also a member of the MUSC Enterprise Leadership Council and chairs the CFO Council at MUSC.
Based on the search results, Kevin Spera is the Chief Experience Officer at MUSC Health. He holds a Master of Science (MS) degree. One search result lists him as a presenter for a course on Relationship-Centered Communication, with the title Kevin Spera, MS, CSCS, USAW, suggesting he may have a background in strength and conditioning or a related field, in addition to his focus on patient experience. Another result from 2015 lists a Kevin Spera as the Director of Patient Experience at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. A meeting agenda from MUSC Health Chester Medical Center in June 2025 also lists Kevin Spera as a guest presenter in his role as Chief Experience Officer. While these results confirm his current role and provide some potential previous experience and credentials, a detailed professional bio outlining his career path and specific background prior to MUSC Health is not readily available in the search snippets. Kevin Spera is the Chief Experience Officer at MUSC Health and holds a Master of Science (MS) degree. He may have previous experience as the Director of Patient Experience at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is also listed as a presenter with credentials including MS, CSCS, USAW.
Kellie Suggs is the Chief Financial Officer at MUSC Health, a position she has held since October 2019, overseeing the Charleston Market. Prior to becoming CFO, she held several roles at the Medical University of South Carolina from August 2007 to October 2019. These roles included Director of Business Operations for Nursing, Director of Business Operations for the Children's Hospital, and Finance Officer for the Digestive Disease Service Line. Kellie Suggs earned a Master of Business Administration from The Citadel between 2001 and 2003 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Clemson University between 1997 and 2001. She has also served as the CFO for MUSC Health-Orangeburg.