Today Debra Sukin, Ph.D. starts her journey as the new president at Texas Children’s. She will oversee all administrative and clinical areas of the Texas Children’s system, including the three current hospital locations in the Medical Center, West Campus and The Woodlands Campus, as well as the North Austin Campus when it opens in February 2024. She will report to CEO Mark A. Wallace.
“I am thrilled for Debbie to join our team as we celebrate a new year and a new season for Texas Children’s,” said Mr. Wallace in an email to the organization. “I have the utmost confidence that Debbie is the perfect person for this position, and for Texas Children’s.”
Prior to joining Texas Children’s, Dr. Sukin served as Executive Vice President of Houston Methodist, where she was responsible for five suburban hospitals in addition to having system responsibility for the neuroscience service line and the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center. She also served as CEO of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and was involved in the planning and design of the Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, which was deemed a “Smart Hospital of the Future,” integrating the latest in telehealth and technological innovations.
Dr. Sukin has more than 30 years of health care experience and serves on several prominent medical boards. She’s received numerous awards and recognition for her achievements and the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce recently named her the 2023 Healthcare Leader of the Year.
Mr. Wallace described Dr. Sukin’s journey to Texas Children’s and the process of bringing her on board as nothing short of divine destiny. Debbie’s connection to Texas Children’s runs far deeper than just her work experience in the Texas Medical Center – her mother and father worked for Texas Children’s for many years. Debbie’s mom, Dr. Judith Feigin, worked here in pediatric education and training, and her father, Dr. Ralph D. Feigin, served as Texas Children’s Physician In-Chief and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine from 1977 until his passing 2008. Dr. Sukin was also involved in the opening of Texas Children’s Angelman Syndrome Clinic, in support of a cause and rare genetic condition close to her heart and family.
“Texas Children’s has always been a profoundly special place to me, and I am truly honored to serve as the new President,” said Dr. Sukin. “I look forward to working with our One Amazing Team, and seeing how each and every individual at Texas Children’s helps to advance our mission.”
Click here to read Dr. Sukin’s full biography on the Texas Children’s website.