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Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health systems, announced today that Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, Chief Physician Executive of the system and Chief Operating Officer for Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2024. This prestigious program honors licensed clinicians in executive roles who are paving the way to better health through their executive responsibility, leadership qualities, innovation, community service and achievements inside and outside of their respective organizations.

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.

The health system continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children.

In a move that strengthens the medical leadership of Phoenix Children’s, the health system today announced a new chief medical officer (CMO) as well as the expansion of the CMO office to include two associate CMOs.

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.