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Thanks to Phoenix Children's, Noelle is a thriving 3-year-old whose heart beats to the healing tune of her family's love.

Catherine Codispoti, MHA, will join as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Stephanie Kearney, MBA, MHA, FACHE, as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer.

This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors individuals who were chosen by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare as the most influential figures in the industry in terms of leadership and impact.

When it opens in 2024, it will continue to be Arizona’s only American Academy of Pediatrics-designated Level IV NICU, a designation indicating the highest level of medical care available for the most complex neonatal conditions, the sickest and the most premature newborns.

Dr. Hauptman, who assumes his post in June, is a highly regarded pediatric neurosurgeon, researcher and professor. A practicing surgeon for more than 10 years, Dr. Hauptman offers unique expertise in the surgical management of pediatric epilepsy, removal of tumors in eloquent brain regions and treatment of congenital brain and spine anomalies in infants and young children.

In his new role, Dr. Patel leads four of Phoenix Children’s eight clinical centers. He also oversees hospitalist medicine, mental and behavioral health, and Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics practices. Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Patel is now part of the health system’s Executive Physician Leadership team and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group Governance Council.