Skip to main content Skip to navigation Skip to navigation
  • 844-4CHILDRENS (844-424-4537) 844-424-4537
  • Patient Login (MyChart) Visit our MyChart Guide to learn more about how to create and use your MyChart account.
  • Employee and Provider Login
  • Pay My Bill
  • Careers
  • Donate Now
Visit the home page

No disponible en español

  • Home
  • Treatment
  • Patient Families
  • Visitors
  • Provider Resources
  • Research and Innovation
  • Health and Community Resources
  • Donate or Volunteer
Visit the home page
Call children's health Access medical records by logging in to MyChart Find Bill Pay options here Find Children's Health Locations Find Children's Health Doctors
  • Home
  • Treatment
    • Treatment Home
    • Departments and Programs
    • Conditions and Treatments
    • Preventative Care and Immunizations
    • Primary Care
      • Primary Care
      • Primary Care Home
      • When to See a Primary Care Physician
      • New Patient Information
      • Preparing for Your Appointment
    • Urgent Care
    • Emergency and Trauma Care
    • Outpatient Pharmacies
    • Specialty Pharmacy
    • Remote Patient Monitoring
    • Rehabilitation and Therapy Services
      • Rehabilitation and Therapy Services
      • Rehabilitation and Therapy Services Home
      • Integrated Therapy
    • Virtual Care
      • Virtual Care
      • Virtual Care Home
      • School-Based Programs
      • Virtual Visit
      • Virtual Visit Specialty Clinics
    • Find a Doctor or Provider
    • Find a Location
    • Request an Appointment
    • US News and World Report 2022 - 2023 Ranking

      Proud to be ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties the last five years.

  • Patient Families
    • Patient Families Home
    • Resources for Your Child
      • Resources for Your Child
      • Resources for Your Child Home
      • School Services
      • Transitioning to Adult Care
      • Activities for Kids
      • Child life
    • Parent Resources
      • Parent Resources
      • Parent Resources Home
      • Language and Interpreter Services
      • Hospital Guide
      • Social Work
      • Family Resource Library
      • Medical Records Request
      • MyChart Guide
      • MyChart Bedside
      • Preparing for Your Visit or Stay at Children's
      • Spiritual Care and Education
      • Mobile App
      • Family Advisory Network
    • Travel and Lodging
      • Travel and Lodging
      • Travel and Lodging Home
      • Patient Family Lodging
      • Public Transportation
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Billing and Insurance
      • Billing and Insurance
      • Billing and Insurance Home
      • Pay My Bill
      • Family Guide to Billing
      • Billing Dictionary
      • Financial Assistance and Support
      • Common Billing Questions
      • For Patients with Insurance
      • Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
      • Cost Estimates
    • Write a Review
    • Weather Updates
  • Visitors
    • Visitors Home
    • Policies and Procedures
      • Policies and Procedures
      • Policies and Procedures Home
      • Contacting a Patient
      • Visiting Hours and Policies
    • Hospital Guide
      • Hospital Guide
      • Hospital Guide Home
      • ATM Locations
      • Dining and Food Services
      • Gift Shops and Retail
      • Courtyard
      • Wheelchair and Disability Accessibility
      • Parking
      • WiFi and Internet Access
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Guest Relations
      • Amazon Hub Lockers
      • Charging lockers
    • Amazon Lockers Logo with Lockers

      Children’s Health is proud to become the first pediatric health system in the country to offer Amazon Lockers, self-service kiosks that allow you to pick up your Amazon packages when and where you need them most – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about Amazon Lockers.

  • Provider Resources
    • Provider Resources Home
    • Refer a Patient
      • Refer a Patient
      • Refer a Patient Home
      • Direct Admit
      • Request Medical Transport
      • Contact my Provider Liaison
      • Email Sign up Provider Newsletter
      • Login to Provider Portal
      • Provider Tools
      • Infusion Therapy Referrals
    • Education and Training
      • Education and Training
      • Education and Training Home
      • Fellowship and Subspecialty Training Programs
      • Pediatric Residency
      • Administrative Residency
      • Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency
      • Continuing Education
      • Pharmacy Residency
      • Clinical Pastoral Education
      • Child Life and Music Therapy Training Opportunities
      • Pediatric Emergency Services Network
      • Student Affiliations
      • Student Internships
      • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
      • Scholarships
      • Andrews Physical Therapy Residency
      • Community Partner
    • Medical Staff Services
    • Nursing Services
      • Nursing Services
      • Nursing Services Home
      • Our Nurses
      • Our Nursing Model
      • Nursing Annual Report
      • Nursing Transition to Practice Programs
      • Nurse Externship
  • Research and Innovation
    • Research and Innovation Home
    • Clinical Trials
      • Clinical Trials
      • Clinical Trials Home
      • Research FAQs
      • Why is Research Important?
      • Research Glossary
      • Pediatric Clinical Trials & Experimental Medication
    • Research Focus Areas
      • Research Focus Areas
      • Research Focus Areas Home
      • Cardiology
      • Endocrinology
      • Gastroenterology
      • General Surgery
      • Hematology & Oncology
      • Neonatal/Perinatal
      • Nephrology
      • Neurology/Neurosurgery
      • Pulmonology
      • Urology
    • Publications
    • Research Library
    • Innovation
      • Innovation
      • Innovation Home
      • PEDS Score
      • Hackathons
      • Telemedicine
      • Center for Clinical Simulation
      • Mobile Resources
  • Health and Community Resources
    • Health and Community Resources Home
    • Health & Wellness Library
    • Community Resources
      • Community Resources
      • Community Resources Home
      • Family Education
      • School-Based Partnerships and Programs
      • Children’s Health Care Network
      • Resources for Transgender Youth and Their Families
    • DFW Children's Health Assessment
      • DFW Children's Health Assessment
      • DFW Children's Health Assessment Home
      • Beyond ABC Symposium
    • Podcasts
    • Expansion Projects
    • Fight Seasonal Allergies

      Fight seasonal allergies in kids. Learn more.

  • Donate or Volunteer
    • Donate or Volunteer Home
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer
      • Volunteer Home
      • Adult Volunteer Program
      • Student Volunteer Program
      • Volunteer Dogs
      • Group Service Projects and Events
    • Donate
      • Donate
      • Donate Home
      • Donate Items
      • Make a Financial Gift
      • Handcrafted Items
    • Share Your Story
{}
Leadership and People

Leadership and People

Throughout our history, whether treating common pediatric conditions or giving lifesaving care, our people are at the heart of Children’s Health℠ . Our unique skills and experience, combined with the most up-to-date techniques and technology, provide the most comprehensive health care available.

Executive Administration

  • Christopher J. Durovich headshot
    Christopher J. Durovich President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Kimberly S. Besse headshot
    Kim S. Besse President & Chief People Officer
  • Brent Christopher headshot
    Brent Christopher President, Children's Medical Center Foundation
  • Robert Fries headshot
    Robert Fries Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Doris Hunt headshot
    Doris Hunt Executive Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Compliance Officer
  • Lindsey Tyra headshot
    Lindsey Tyra Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
  • Tammy Webb headshot
    Tammy Webb Executive Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive
  • Amy Yeager headshot
    Amy Yeager Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
  • Matthew P. Moore headshot
    Matthew P. Moore Senior Vice President, Government & Community Relations, Chief of Staff

Dallas Administration

  • Matthew M. Davis headshot
    Matthew M. Davis President, Dallas Market
  • Cassie Dike headshot
    Cassie Dike Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
  • Ben Salinas headshot
    Ben Salinas Executive Vice President, Operations, Dallas Market
  • Kim Cummings headshot
    Kim Cummings Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Talent & Workforce Planning, Dallas Market
  • Maeve Sheehan, M.D. headshot
    Maeve Sheehan, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Dallas Market
  • Jean Storey headshot
    Jean Storey Senior Vice President, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fetal-Neonatal Services, Heart Center

Plano Administration

  • Vanessa U. Walls headshot
    Vanessa U. Walls President, Northern Market
  • Joshua Bourgeois headshot
    Joshua Bourgeois Senior Vice President, Hospital Operations & Chief Nursing Officer, Northern Market
  • Kris Sander
    Kris Sanders Senior Vice President, Northern Market Growth and Development
  • Brad Tate, M.D. headshot
    Brad Tate, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Northern Market

Physician Administration

  • Dai Chung, MD headshot
    Dai Chung, M.D. President & Chief Medical Officer
  • Dr. Bernard headshot
    Philip A. Bernard, M.D. Chief Medical Information Officer
  • Ira Kirkley headshot
    Ira Kirkley Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Talent & Workforce Planning, CMO Office & Corporate Support
  • Adam Melton headshot
    Adam Melton Senior Vice President, Physician Operations
  • Dr. Wagers headshot
    Brian Wagers, M.D. Chief Quality Officer
  • Tom Zellers, M.D. headshot
    Tom Zellers, M.D. Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs

Corporate Services Administration

  • Chris Akeroyd headshot
    Chris Akeroyd Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
  • Jen Barrera headshot
    Jen Barrera Senior Vice President, Strategic Implementation
  • Lee Ann Benson headshot
    Lee Ann Benson Senior Vice President, Maternal-Child Program Development
  • Tom Burt headshot
    Tom Burt Executive Advisor, Enterprise Workforce Management
  • Joe Don Cavender headshot
    Joe Don Cavender Executive Advisor
  • Kristin Cummins headshot
    Kristin Cummins Senior Vice President, Quality & Patient Safety
  • Angela Cupp headshot
    Angela Cupp Senior Vice President, Finance
  • Queen Greene headshot
    Queen Greene Senior Vice President, Human Resources Operations
  • Jodi Landon headshot
    Jodi Landon Executive Advisor
  • Ken Lee headshot
    Ken Lee Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
  • James Rhodes headshot
    James Rhodes Senior Vice President, Joint Pediatric Enterprise Strategic Development
  • Loyd Skinner headshot
    Loyd Skinner Senior Vice President, Revenue Cycle
c9a5e108-15e8-4beb-b17d-052e1b89bea4
  • Our People
  • Working at Children's
    • Careers
    • Employee Resources
  • About
    • Our History
    • Our System
    • Awards and Honors
    • Annual Report
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Sustainability Program
  • Our Difference
    • Quality Care
    • Family-Centered Care Team
    • Community Support
    • Comprehensive Care
  • Contact Us
    • Department Directory
  • Policies Procedures
    • Notice of Privacy Practices
    • Patient Rights and Responsibilities
    • Website Terms of Use
    • MyChart Terms of Use
    • Mobile Messaging SMS Terms of Service
    • Quality and Patient Safety
    • Complaint Resolution
    • International Patient Services
  • Accessibility
  • Sitemap
  • Media Toolkit
    • Newsroom
    • Brand Center
​
Follow Children's Health on social media
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Linked In
Subscribe to our email newsletter
1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, Texas 75235 844-4CHILDRENS 844-424-4537
  • Why Children's Health
  • About Us
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Our Difference
  • Our People
  • Sustainability Program
  • Working at Children's Health
  • Careers
  • Employee Resources
  • Billing and Insurance
  • Cost Estimates
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Patient Rights and Responsibilities
  • Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Terms of Use
  • Quality and Safety
  • Complaint Resolution
  • International Patient Services
  • CHNA Report
  • Supplier Portal
  • Media Toolkit
  • Newsroom
  • Gain template information in the Brand Center
  • Shop Children's Health
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
Badge: Institutional member - Children's Hospital Association

© 2022 Children's Health. All rights reserved.