Meet Steven Daniel, President of Patients Medical Center

Steven Daniel, President of St. Luke’s Health-Patients Medical Center, is a dynamic health care executive known for revitalizing for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals through strategic leadership, operational excellence and financial stewardship. His career spans executive roles in urban, surgical specialty and rural community hospitals, and he has consistently led high-performing teams to drive transformative improvements in patient care, physician engagement and organizational growth.

Mr. Daniel’s expertise encompasses strategic innovation, financial management, physician recruitment and quality improvement. He has successfully guided hospitals through complex operational turnarounds, service line expansions and strategic partnerships.

Previously, as CEO of South Texas Surgical Hospital, Mr. Daniel led the organization through its sale to CHRISTUS Health, staying on as President to ensure a seamless transition. Under his leadership, the hospital achieved a 5-star CMS rating for patient experience and ranked in the top 10% for CMS Total Performance Scores.

Mr. Daniel also served as Chief Operating Officer of Aldara Medical Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he oversaw the construction and commissioning of a 250-bed medical center. His leadership in strategic planning, workforce development and clinical operations positioned the facility for immediate success, exceeding first-year patient volume and revenue projections.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Daniel held executive roles at CHRISTUS Spohn Health System, where his initiatives significantly enhanced financial performance, patient safety and service expansion.

St. Luke’s Health-Patients Medical Center meets the federal definition of a physician-owned hospital. Ownership information is available upon request.