Andrea Daniels named CEO of Medical City Heart Hospital and Medical City Spine Hospital

Dallax, Texas — Andrea Daniels, RN, has been named chief executive officer of Medical City Heart Hospital and Medical City Spine Hospital. 

This marks the first time a dedicated CEO has been appointed to lead those hospitals, which provide highly specialized cardiovascular and orthopedic care as part of Medical City Dallas.

Daniels previously served as chief operating officer of both hospitals, guiding them through rapid growth and development since their opening in 2019. This fall, Medical City Heart Hospital will complete a $60 million expansion, adding 28 cardiovascular intensive care unit beds and 60,000 square feet of space to meet the increasing demand for advanced heart care in North Texas.

Under her leadership, the hospitals have achieved national recognition and many accolades, including being named by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery, Becker’s Hospital Review top cardiology programs in the country and the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization’s Gold Level Center of Excellence Award.

“Andrea has a strong record of advancing quality, patient-centered care in close partnership with physician leaders who are among the best specialists in the nation,” says Medical City Healthcare President Allen Harrison. “Her clinical and leadership experience uniquely positions her to propel Medical City Heart Hospital and Medical City Spine Hospital to the next levels of innovation and healthcare excellence.”

Daniels previously served as Medical City Healthcare’s division vice president of cardiovascular and neuroscience services. She began her medical career as a cardiology nurse. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Ball State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University.