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News Release: 7/9/2026

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Monica Coleman
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ARABINDA PANI NAMED CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD

 
KINGWOOD, TX July 9, 2026 – HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has named Arabinda “Ara” Pani, MD, as its new chief medical officer (CMO). In this role, Dr. Pani will oversee clinical quality initiatives and help advance patient-centered care across the hospital.
Dr. Pani joins HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood after serving as chief medical officer at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest since January 2023, where he led efforts focused on quality improvement, physician collaboration and high-quality patient care delivery.
“Dr. Pani brings a strong track record of physician leadership and a deep commitment to delivering exceptional patient care,” said John Corbeil, chief executive officer.  “His experience leading quality initiatives and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams will be instrumental as we continue to serve the growing healthcare needs of the Lake Houston community.”
Before joining HCA Houston Healthcare, Dr. Pani practiced at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona, where he served as an emergency medicine physician and later chief of staff from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure, he also served in several leadership roles, including as a board member for both the hospital and the YRMC Foundation.
Dr. Pani graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University in 2001 and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 2006. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center from 2006 to 2009. He earned his master’s in healthcare administration from University of Texas. Board certified in emergency medicine, Dr. Pani is also an active member of several professional physician organizations.
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About HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is a 551-bed acute care hospital serving the Lake Houston area for 35 years. It features the region’s only Level II trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center and a certified chest pain center. The hospital is recognized for excellence in advanced neuroscience, orthopedics and women’s and children’s services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the area’s only pediatric emergency department. The hospital is a 2024-2026 recipient of Healthgrades' "America’s 250 Best Hospitals" and "50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence" awards. Learn more at HCAhoustonhealthcare.com/kingwood.
 
About HCA Houston Healthcare
HCA Houston Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare in the Greater Houston area, treating nearly a million patients annually. With a colleague base of 15,000, HCA Houston Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 14 hospitals, 11 outpatient surgery centers, 26 freestanding emergency centers and numerous freestanding diagnostic imaging facilities. As one of the region’s largest healthcare systems, HCA Houston Healthcare recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Houston Healthcare also is a major supporter of the University of Houston College of Nursing and the new University of Houston College of Medicine. For more information, visit HCAhoustonhealthcare.com.
 

News Release: 7/9/2026

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