Coliseum Northside Hospital welcomed Stephen J. Daugherty as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer on Monday, June 2. Steve brings more than 16 years of administrative experience with HCA Corporation to the hospital. Prior to accepting this position, Steve served as an acquisition specialist for the West Florida Division and CEO at Northside Hospital, a 217–bed hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. While in this position, he excelled in physician acquisitions, improving patient satisfaction, solidifying the GME program and creating successful transfer centers.

While building his career with HCA, Steve held several positions in Florida including CEO at South Bay Hospital, COO at St. Lucie Medical Center, and Vice President/Administrator at Gulf Coast Hospital. Steve received his MBA from Florida Gulf Coast University and has a Bachelor’s in Biology from Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He also has a diploma in Medical Technology recognized by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.