June 7, 2023 – HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, a 493-bed facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, has named Carolyn Hunter as its chief operating officer.

Hunter joins HCA Florida Aventura Hospital from HCA Healthcare’s North Texas Division, where she served as chief operating officer of Medical City Las Colinas since 2019. There, she provided executive-level leadership for surgical services, cardiovascular services, trauma and several ancillary departments. She also served as the facility ethics and compliance officer and led strategic planning and business development initiatives resulting in year over year growth.

“I am confident that Carolyn will have a key role in furthering our hospital’s journey to operational excellence,” said David LeMonte, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital’s chief executive officer. “With her experience and expertise, we will continue to raise the bar by implementing innovative and executable strategies, plans and procedures for the benefit of the patients we serve.”

Hunter began her career with HCA Healthcare in 2014 as part of the Continental Division and has served as administrative fellow with Sky Ridge Medical Center, director of hospital-based physicians in Nashville, Tennessee and vice president of operations for Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Medical Center in HCA Healthcare’s Capital Division.

About HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital provides highly specialized tertiary care services, including cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, neurosurgery, surgical oncology and other complicated treatments and procedures. The hospital has served the northern Miami-Dade County area since 1965 and today offers 493 beds, including an inpatient rehabilitation center. Leveraging the latest technologies and treatment protocols, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital meets both the elective and emergency healthcare needs of its neighboring communities and international visitors, including being an American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center and recognized by Healthgrades as America’s 250 Best Hospitals for three-years in a row.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 77,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 49 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.