Lynnette Watkins M.D. Fache

Lynnette Watkins MD MBA FACHE has an extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Lynnette currently holds the position of President and COO at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, starting in March 2023. Before that, they served as the President and CEO of the same hospital starting from September 2021.

Prior to their role at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Lynnette worked at Tenet Healthcare from 2017 to 2021. During their tenure, they held various positions including Group Chief Medical Officer-Texas and Group Chief Medical Officer-San Antonio and North Texas. Lynnette also served as the San Antonio Market Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Health System/Tenet Healthcare.

Before their time at Tenet Healthcare, Lynnette worked as the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Paris Regional Medical Center from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they worked at Abrazo West Campus and Abrazo Maryvale Campus-Tenet Healthcare as the Chief Medical Officer, overseeing various departments and programs.

Lynnette also gained experience at Phoenix Baptist Hospital and Arizona Heart Hospital as the Chief Medical Officer, responsible for overseeing medical staff affairs, quality and safety, and other departments. Additionally, Lynnette served as the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, where they provided oversight for quality and safety, medical staff affairs, and physician recruitment.

Lynnette began their career as an ophthalmologist, practicing at American Health Network-eye specialists and The Eye Center Group. Prior to that, they worked at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary as the Director of Emergency Ophthalmology Services.

Throughout their career, Lynnette Watkins has demonstrated their expertise and leadership in healthcare administration, quality management, and medical staff affairs. Lynnette holds an MBA and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

Lynnette Watkins MD MBA FACHE obtained an MBA in Business--Healthcare from The George Washington University School of Business between 2005 and 2007. Prior to that, they completed their BA in Biology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 1988 to 1994. Additionally, they earned an MD in Biology and Medicine from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine during the same period. There is no available information regarding any academic experience at the University of Iowa.