CEO
Del Sol Medical Center
Art Garza’s career in healthcare spans over 30 years with the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). As of 2010, Art has served as either a Chief Operations Officer or Chief Executive Officer at various HCA hospitals. He was appointed CEO of Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas in
January 2022. Art holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives since 2008. Over the years, Art has held board officer roles with various community organizations, colleges and healthcare specific organizations. Currently, he serves as a board member of El Paso’s Paso Del Norte Health Foundation, the Borderplex Alliance and Workforce Solutions Borderplex. He is also a member of ACHE of the Southwest. He enjoys serving as a mentor to aspiring healthcare professionals, as well as, promoting careers in health sciences.
With over 30 year’s experience in the healthcare industry, Art’s work history spans across both technical and executive arenas working in fast-paced, for-profit hospital settings. Currently, as a hospital Chief Executive Officer, his responsibilities include developing and executing key strategies that enable growth and ensure regulatory compliance, while providing safe and compassionate care.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm CT