Elizabeth Ortega has been appointed as the new president of St. Luke’s Health–The Vintage Hospital, with her tenure set to begin on October 13, 2025. The announcement was made by St. Luke’s Health, which is part of CommonSpirit.
Ortega brings experience in financial management, market growth, and leading capital projects. She previously held positions at HCA Healthcare as Gulf Coast Division vice president and CEO of a Houston hospital.
In a statement regarding her new role, Ortega said, “I am honored to join St. Luke’s Health–The Vintage Hospital and work alongside such a talented team of physicians, colleagues, and leaders. This hospital has an outstanding reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care, and I look forward to building on that legacy while advancing growth, innovation, and community partnerships that strengthen the health of the patients and families we serve.”
Michael Lawson, Houston market president for St. Luke’s Health, commented on the appointment: “This appointment is critical to our ongoing commitment to quality care and operational excellence. Elizabeth’s proven leadership will support our strategic objectives and benefit our patients, communities, and teams.”
Ortega succeeds Mario Garner, who led The Vintage Hospital since 2018 before moving to a hospital leadership position within CommonSpirit’s Arizona market.
St. Luke’s Health operates eight inpatient hospitals in Greater Houston—including Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center—and employs more than 11,000 staff members across the region.
