Palms West Hospital is pleased to announce that Michael Patterson has joined the hospital as Chief Operating Officer. Michael comes to Palms West Hospital from a local affiliate HCA facility, JFK Medical Center, where he was Vice President of Operations since 2006. Prior to JFK Medical Center, Michael worked in various HCA facilities handling day to day operations for many medical practices, clinics, and facilities.

Michael received his BS Degree in Health Services Administration from University of Central Florida and an MBA and Masters of Healthcare Administration from Georgia State University.