Clinical Director, Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Sutter Health
Haley Arruda serves as Director of Surgical Specialties at Sutter Health, overseeing key service lines including Anesthesia, Audiology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, Optometry, and Urology. With 16 years of dedicated service to Sutter Health, Haley has played a pivotal role in advancing clinical operations and driving excellence across multiple specialties.
Throughout her tenure, Haley has been deeply committed to optimizing workflows and fostering strong partnerships with clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care through innovation and operational excellence. Her leadership has been instrumental in supporting the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in working with diverse workgroup to create and adopt workforce effectiveness strategies, ensuring teams are empowered to perform at their highest potential.
Passionate about continuous improvement, Haley focuses on aligning clinical and operational priorities to enhance patient outcomes, streamline processes, and create sustainable models of care. Her collaborative approach and forward-thinking mindset have earned her recognition as a trusted leader who champions both quality and efficiency.
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