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Walter Peters, MD, MBA

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EVP, Chief Medical Officer at Baylor Scott & White Health
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Dr. Walter Peters is the EVP and Chief Medical Officer at Baylor Scott & White Health, where he has primary accountability for clinical excellence and quality initiatives. A board-certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon, he leverages his MD from Washington University and MBA to drive improvements in patient safety and experience.

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He is a recognized expert and leader in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), having launched and operationalized the program across Baylor Scott & White Health, reducing length of stay by 40%.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Medical Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Enhanced Recovery (ERAS)
As a physician leader, he implemented ERAS throughout the Baylor Scott & White system and co-hosted the organization's first annual symposium on the topic.
Patient Experience
His work as both a surgeon and an executive is focused on improving surgical quality, safety, and the overall patient experience, and he holds a CX Expert certification.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
EVP, Chief Medical Officer
Baylor Scott & White Health
6-2022 - 1-2023
Chief Medical Officer (interim)
Baylor Scott & White Health
8-2020 - 1-2023
Senior Vice President, Chief Surgical Officer
Baylor Scott & White Health
12-2018 - 8-2020
Vice President, Surgery
Baylor Scott & White Health
10-2015 - 9-2019
Chief, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Baylor University Medical Center
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Baylor Scott & White Health - Walter Peters - Commitment to .... Featured in YouTube
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Education
1978 - 1982
Doctor of Medicine - MD
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
2012 - 2014
MBA
The George Washington University - School of Business
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