Nathan Shinagawa is one of Becker’s COOs to know
Leader oversees daily operations for one of the state’s largest academic health systems
January 22, 2025
Nathan Shinagawa is chief operating officer and a senior vice president at UCI Health.
UCI Health Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President Nathan Shinagawa has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of its COOs to Know.
His writeup reads:
Shinagawa is aiding in the dynamic transformation of Orange County’s only academic healthcare system. With over 14 years of hospital leadership and a decade in public service, he oversees daily operations for the $4 billion network, including the development of the $1.3 billion UCI Health – Irvine medical campus. Mr. Shinagawa spearheaded the acquisition of four community hospitals, elevating UCI Health to one of California's largest academic health systems.
Shinagawa is also chair of the American College of Healthcare Executives Management series editorial board and chair of the Orange County Programs Council for the American College of Healthcare Executives of Southern California. He is also a board member for the Orange County Business Council.
He has served in hospital senior leadership roles such as chief operating officer and vice president roles at Banner Health and the Guthrie Clinic. For 10 years, Nate represented Ithaca, N.Y., as a county legislator where he championed policies to improve healthcare access and quality.
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