Scott Turner

Scott Turner serves as president and chief operating officer for Children’s Wisconsin hospitals, the state’s only health system dedicated 100% to kids and teens. He also serves as executive vice president for Children’s Wisconsin.

In his role, Scott provides oversight for Milwaukee and Fox Valley hospital operations, as well as our specialty clinic locations throughout the state and information systems. Always focused on Children’s belief that kids deserve the best, he also oversees Children’s Research Institute and provides strategic guidance throughout the Children’s system, including identifying sustainable ways Children’s can continue to deliver the highest quality care in the evolving health care environment.

Prior to joining Children’s in 2018, Scott was executive director for University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, and chief operating officer for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He was responsible for ensuring operational effectiveness and working with physicians and staff to achieve targeted goals in quality, safety and patient experience.