HCA Florida Aventura Hospital Names Kristen Lindenboom Chief Operating Officer
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has appointed Kristen Lindenboom as its new chief operating officer, according to hospital announcements in July 2026.
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In her new role, Lindenboom will oversee hospital operations, support strategic growth initiatives and collaborate with physicians and staff, according to the announcements. She brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience to the position, with a background in operational excellence and strategic growth within HCA Healthcare's East Florida Division.
"I am honored to join HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and work alongside such an exceptional team," Lindenboom said in a statement. "I look forward to partnering with our physicians, colleagues and community to build on the hospital's strong foundation of clinical excellence while continuing to provide outstanding care for every patient we serve."
Most recently, Lindenboom was COO at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. In that position, she led significant capital expansion projects, advanced key clinical service lines and enhanced operational performance, according to the hospital's announcement.
Her career within HCA Healthcare also includes serving as director of business development at HCA Florida Westside Hospital, where she focused on physician recruitment and service line expansion. She later transitioned to hospital operations, becoming associate vice president of operations at HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital. Following that role, she was promoted to COO at Plantation General Hospital, where she launched inpatient behavioral health services.
Lindenboom holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Florida and a bachelor's degree in health sciences from Stony Brook University, according to South Florida Hospital News.
**Why it matters:** Lindenboom joins the leadership of HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, a 351-staffed-bed acute care facility, according to Clinical Terminal data. The hospital is part of HCA Healthcare, a Nashville, Tenn.-based system. HCA Florida Aventura Hospital was named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for 2026 by Premier, Inc., and also received an Everest Award for continuous improvement, according to a hospital announcement. In 2026, it also received a Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award. The hospital recently broke ground on a second freestanding emergency room, a $22.3 million investment by HCA Healthcare, according to a Clinical Terminal signal.