Ryan Hansen Named Director, CHOC Children’s Heart Institute

Following a nationwide search, Ryan Hansen has been named director of the CHOC Children’s Heart Institute. In his new role, Hansen will work closely with hospital and physician leaders to advance strategies designed to make the Heart Institute a leading destination for pediatric and adolescent cardiovascular care.

“CHOC is clearly an organization on the rise with a talented medical staff, engaged employees and a very supportive executive leadership team dedicated to the hospital’s mission and vision. I look forward to bolstering CHOC’s excellent cardiovascular services, including embracing innovation and new technologies to better serve the children and families in our community and beyond,” said Hansen.

Hansen joins CHOC from Texas-based Memorial Hermann Health System, where he served as director, hospital operations, Heart & Vascular Institute. During his tenure there, he launched the Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Lung Transplant Program, which has become the second largest transplant program in Texas and 13th largest in the nation. Under his leadership, the program became the top volume producer in transcatheter aortic valve replacements and total artificial hearts in Texas, as well experiencing 100 percent volume growth year over year in outpatient and inpatient cardiovascular services. Prior to Memorial Hermann Health System, Hansen was the administrative director for the division of cardiology and heart failure at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Texas at Austin, Hansen completed the dual master’s degree program (MBA/MHA) at University of Houston Clear Lake.