Health System with 7 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | Houston Methodist |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 7 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 7 |
| Total Beds | 2934 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 2934 |
| Headquarters | Houston, TX |
| Website | houstonmethodist.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 1299 | Yes | No |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 230 | No | No |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 178 | No | No |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 319 | Yes | No |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 313 | No | No |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 302 | No | No |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 293 | No | No |
M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.H.E. Holds the Ella Fondren and Josie Roberts Presidential Distinguished Centennial Chair. Leads a hospital system with more than 2,300 beds and 24,000 employees (as of 2020/2023). Its flagship, Houston Methodist Hospital, has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as an Honor Roll hospital and the No. 1 hospital in Texas for eight years in a row. Has served in his role since 2012. Still a practicing physician. Holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Helped lead Houston through the COVID-19 pandemic and was the first hospital system CEO to introduce an employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Mick Cantu serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Strategic and Business Development Officer at Houston Methodist. He joined Houston Methodist in June 2003. Prior to his time at Houston Methodist, he was a Partner at the law firm Vinson & Elkins in Houston from October 1991 to June 2003, where he represented various healthcare providers. Mick Cantu holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The University of Texas at Austin, earned between 1988 and 1991. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) between 1983 and 1988. He is a member of The State Bar of Texas, American Health Lawyers Association, Houston Bar Association, The General Counsel Forum, and The Leadership Institute. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for Easter Seals Greater Houston and the American Red Cross Greater Houston Chapter, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston. He also served as a Commissioner for the Texas Real Estate Commission from 1999 to 2006 and is a Trustee of the University of Texas Law School Foundation.
Summer Dajani is the Vice President, Global Patient Services, Education and Business Development at Houston Methodist. She has over 22 years of experience with a strong background in leadership, international healthcare, process improvement, and healthcare. Her previous roles at Houston Methodist include Project Director. In her current role, she is involved in driving strategic initiatives, expanding patient services globally, fostering innovation, and overseeing educational programs. She is a member of the executive and leadership teams for Global Health Care Services at Houston Methodist.
Ken Letkeman is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Houston Methodist, a position he has held since October 2018. He is responsible for information systems and technology, including the delivery of applications, communications, computing, and security infrastructure. With 30 years of experience in healthcare technology, Letkeman's previous roles include serving as CIO at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2015-2018) and as CEO of Marshfield Clinic Information Services, Inc. (2014-2015), where he was also CIO of Marshfield Clinic from 2011 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he was the Owner, President & Chief Executive Officer of KnowledgeExtreme, Inc. from 2000 to 2010. Letkeman holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from the University of Manitoba, Canada. He has served on boards for organizations such as The Immunization Project (TIP) and the Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network (WISHIN). His leadership is driven by a focus on effective, efficient, and secure operations.
Carole Hackett is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Houston Methodist. She is a member of the hospital's leadership team with responsibilities that include employee satisfaction, compensation, and recognition. Hackett has spoken about Houston Methodist's workplace culture, particularly the integration of arts to enhance the healing environment. She was also a key figure in the hospital's implementation of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees, explaining the reasons and procedures for the mandate. Additionally, she has commented on workforce trends in the Houston area, noting the movement of workers from the oil and gas sector to healthcare.
Cathy Easter is the President and CEO of Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services and Senior Vice President of Community Development. She has been with Houston Methodist for over 20 years, holding responsibilities in operational areas, corporate strategy, and business development. Her key roles include establishing global strategy, leading international consulting and management projects, and overseeing international patient services, education, global brand, and business development. Easter was instrumental in expanding Houston Methodist Global's presence through consulting and management services, establishing offices in Dubai and Riyadh, and a presence in Guatemala City, Tegucigalpa, and Guayaquil. Before her role in Global Health Care Services, she served as Vice President of Operations & Business Development for Houston Methodist Hospital, where she led the development of a large outpatient center and spearheaded a patient-centered concept called "The Methodist Experience." She is also involved in community engagement, playing a fundamental role in establishing Houston Methodist's Community Benefits Program. In 2004, she was recognized as an "Up and Comer" by Modern Healthcare Magazine. She holds a Master of Science in Public and Community Health and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Education and Health from Baylor University. She began her career at Houston Methodist in 1991.
FACP, FIDSA.
Vice President, Global Development.
Dr. Shlomit Schaal is the Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at Houston Methodist, as well as the President and CEO of the Houston Methodist Physician Organization. She is also a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Houston Methodist Academic Institute and a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell College of Medicine. Prior to her roles at Houston Methodist, Dr. Schaal served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UMass Memorial Health, President of UMass Memorial Medical Group, and Senior Associate Dean for Health Strategies at UMass Chan Medical School. An accomplished ophthalmologist, retinal surgeon, researcher, and executive, Dr. Schaal specializes in vitreo-retinal disease and surgery. She earned her undergraduate, medical, and doctoral degrees from Technion Institute of Technology in Israel. She completed an ophthalmology residency at Rambam Medical Center in Israel and fellowships in vitreoretinal research and vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Louisville. She also holds a Master's in Health Care Management from Harvard. Dr. Schaal is recognized for her leadership in clinical care, education, and the development of future healthcare professionals. She has published extensively and holds several U.S. patents. Her contributions to ophthalmology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, the American Society of Retina Specialists Senior Honor Award, and the American Medical Association Inspirational Physician Award. She is also a faculty member at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.