Slice of Piefer - 033 - From Cardiologist to Chief Medical Officer with Dr. Vadala

In Episode 033 of Slice of Piefer, Dr. Jason Piefer sits down with Dr. Gary Vadala, Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and experienced cardiologist. They discuss Dr. Vadala’s journey from full-time practicing cardiologist and group president to hospital leadership, the challenges of change management (including Epic implementation), physician behavior under pressure, and the evolving role of technology and AI in healthcare. They also cover servant leadership, the importance of showing up and raising your hand, transitions of care, and staying grounded while navigating the complexities of modern medicine. Inspiring conversation for physicians, administrators, and anyone interested in healthcare leadership! Like, subscribe, and comment: What’s one big change you’ve seen in healthcare lately? #SliceOfPiefer #ChiefMedicalOfficer #HealthcareLeadership #Cardiology #PhysicianLeader #Episode033