Dr. Sally Walton

Dr. Sally Walton, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, FACHE, serves as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Director of Patient Care Services at UChicago Medicine since April 2002, overseeing multiple departments including Nursing Excellence, Nursing Research, and Patient Logistics, among others. Dr. Walton has held various leadership roles within UChicago Medicine, emphasizing nursing technology and innovation, and managing clinical operations for strategic projects. Prior experience includes positions such as Assistant Nurse Manager and Diagnostic Program Coordinator at Loyola University Health System, where care coordination for Bone Marrow Transplant patients was a primary focus. Dr. Walton holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Loyola University Chicago, an MBA in Healthcare Management, and advanced degrees in Nursing Science, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing from Saint Xavier University.