Las Vegas Hospital Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

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Christopher Cordero has been named the new Chief Operating Officer of Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas. Cordero previously served as Associate Administrator at Northern Nevada Health System in Reno and Director of Operations at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York.

Why it matters

Valley Hospital Medical Center is a major healthcare provider in the Las Vegas area, and the appointment of a new COO signals changes and potential growth for the organization. Cordero's experience in operations roles at other regional health systems suggests he may bring new strategies and initiatives to Valley Hospital.

The details

In his new role, Cordero will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 306-bed acute care hospital, which includes a 48-bed behavioral health unit. Valley Hospital is part of the larger Valley Health System based in Las Vegas.

• Cordero announced his new position at Valley Hospital Medical Center in a LinkedIn post on February 10, 2026.
• Cordero previously served as Associate Administrator at Northern Nevada Health System from May 2024 to February 2026.
• Prior to that, Cordero was Director of Operations at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York.