Becker's Healthcare May 25, 2022
Kelly Gooch

Patrick Frias, MD, leans on the advice of his former mentor to inform his professional decisions: “The foundation of any good business is service.”

Since 2019, Dr. Frias has served as president and CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center in San Diego.

He said he takes the advice to heart when making decisions that affect patients at the nonprofit, 511-bed pediatric care facility.

Dr. Frias also previously served as COO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Here, he answers Becker’s Hospital Review’s seven Corner Office questions.

Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity and length.

Question: What’s one thing that really piqued your interest in healthcare?

Dr. Patrick Frias: You can trace my...

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