HCA HEALTHCARE SUMMERVILLE HOSPITAL WELCOMES MAURY BAKER AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Member Submission • August 4, 2026

Baker returns to Summerville Hospital after previously serving as CEO in 2022 through 2024. 

Charleston, SC (August 3, 2026) — HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital today welcomed Maury Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).


Baker returns to Summerville Hospital after previously serving as Chief Operating Officer from December 2022 through October 2024. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital. Since joining HCA Healthcare in 2019, Baker has held executive leadership roles at HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, LewisGale Medical Center, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital and HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, leading initiatives focused on operational excellence, physician engagement, quality outcomes and strategic growth.


“Returning to Summerville Hospital truly feels like coming home,” said Maury Baker, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital. “This hospital holds a special place in my family’s life—it cared for my wife and welcomed both of our children into the world. My wife and I are proud to call Summerville home, where we’ve chosen to live, raise our family and be part of this great community.”


He continues, “During my time at Summerville Hospital, I experienced firsthand the compassion, dedication and excellence of our nurses, colleagues and physicians. They embody our mission statement—‘Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.’ They care for our patients and one another like family. I look forward to serving this community, investing in our people, and building on the strong foundation of exceptional care that has made Summerville Hospital a trusted healthcare partner for generations of Lowcountry families. Having the opportunity to return to Summerville Hospital and serve alongside this exceptional team is both humbling and a tremendous privilege.”


"We are excited to welcome Maury back to Summerville Hospital," said Hugh C. Tappan, President of HCA Healthcare's South Atlantic Division. "His familiarity with the hospital, commitment to servant leadership and proven track record of operational excellence make him the ideal leader to guide Summerville Hospital through its next phase of growth while continuing to deliver outstanding care for the communities we serve.“


Throughout his career, Baker has successfully expanded high-demand service lines, led major capital and facility improvement projects, strengthened physician and community partnerships, and championed initiatives that improve quality, patient experience and colleague engagement. His collaborative leadership style and commitment to HCA Healthcare's mission have earned the trust and respect of colleagues, physicians and community leaders alike.


A graduate of HCA Healthcare's Executive Development Program, Baker earned a Master of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.


Baker assumes leadership during a period of unprecedented growth as Summerville Hospital continues expanding services and increasing access to care for one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions. Over the past decade, the hospital has invested more than $300 million to expand facilities, enhancing technology, and meet the evolving healthcare needs of the Lowcountry, including:


• Breaking ground on HCA Healthcare Cane Bay ER, a freestanding ER scheduled to open in spring 2027 to serve families in Cane Bay, Nexton, Del Webb, Carnes Crossroad and surrounding communities

• Opening a Level III Neonatal ICU (NICU) to provide advanced care for the region's smallest patients

• $67 million inpatient tower expansion, increasing licensed beds by 40% to 174 private beds, including a postsurgical unit

• $10.5 million surgical expansion for nine operating rooms and enhanced post-anesthesia care

• $24 million emergency department expansion, including a dedicated pediatric ER

• $61 million women’s, neonatal, and surgical services expansion

• Invested in advanced technology, including eight robotic surgical systems to support general, spine, and orthopedic surgery

• Opened HCA Healthcare Brighton Park ER, a freestanding ER near Nexton

• Opened HCA Healthcare Summerville Breast Center for comprehensive breast health services


Summerville Hospital continues to earn national recognition for clinical excellence and patient safety, including:


• Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award 2026

• Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery 2026

• Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery 2026

• Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery 2026

• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A”

• American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

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About HCA Healthcare in the Lowcountry

As part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, HCA Healthcare in the Lowcountry is a unified network of hospitals and healthcare services, including HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness, and HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital. Together, they comprise a collaborative healthcare network focused on expanding access to advanced care while honoring the unique needs of each community. Having collectively served their communities for more than 120 years, these hospitals and sites of care are committed to improving health and advancing care across the Lowcountry.

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