Dr. Wael Barsoum, HOPCo President & Former CEO Cleveland Clinic, on Successful Leadership Insights!

Dr. Wael Barsoum, President and Chief Transformation Officer of HOPCo and former CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida, on Successful Leadership What does it take to evolve from a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon into the CEO of a multibillion-dollar healthcare system and then help transform musculoskeletal care across an entire nation? In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun Al Rashid, Dr. Wael Barsoum shares his remarkable journey from the operating room to the executive suite. Drawing on decades of experience as a surgeon, innovator, researcher, healthcare executive, and transformational leader, Dr. Barsoum reveals the principles that shaped his career and the lessons he learned along the way. The conversation explores the early influences that inspired his calling to medicine, his groundbreaking work in orthopedic innovation, and his transition into leadership at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Barsoum discusses how he helped scale Cleveland Clinic Florida from a single hospital into a leading multi-hospital health system, the importance of building trust and culture within organizations, and the leadership decisions required during times of crisis. The discussion also dives into the future of healthcare, including value-based care, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and how technology is reshaping patient experiences. As President and Chief Transformation Officer of HOPCo, Dr. Barsoum explains his mission to move healthcare from volume-based models toward outcomes-driven care that improves quality while reducing costs. Whether you're a physician, healthcare executive, entrepreneur, student, or anyone interested in leadership and healthcare transformation, this episode offers powerful insights into innovation, resilience, and the future of medicine. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Wael Barsoum 01:51 Early Influences and Calling to Medicine 04:11 Experience as an Orthopedic Surgeon 07:12 Innovation in Orthopedic Surgery 09:27 Navigating Compliance and Regulatory Landscape 10:58 Transitioning to Executive Leadership 14:36 Scaling Cleveland Clinic Florida 19:15 Building and Maintaining a Strong Team 21:26 Setting the Cultural Tone in Leadership 22:44 Decisive Leadership in Healthcare 25:55 Navigating Challenges as a Leader 28:49 Personal Resilience and Communication 32:16 Transforming MSK Care: From Volume to Value 36:02 Implementing Value-Based Care 38:08 The Role of Technology in Healthcare 41:28 Future of Orthopedics and Healthcare Delivery 42:37 Advice for Future Surgeons About Dr. Wael Barsoum •Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee Reconstruction • Holder of 50+ Medical and Surgical Patents • Author of 200+ Peer-Reviewed Scientific Publications • Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Hip Surgery • Member, The Hip Society and The Knee Society • Former CEO, Cleveland Clinic Florida • Former Chief of Surgical Operations, Cleveland Clinic • President & Chief Transformation Officer, HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company) • National Leader in Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care Hosted by Dr. Mamun Alrashid on Beyond the Scalpel. Subscribe for more conversations with healthcare leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of medicine. Follow us: Official Website: https://palmbeachregenerativeorthoped... Facebook: facebook.com/BeyondTheScalpel YouTube:    / @beyond.the_scalpel   Instagram:   / beyond.the_scalpel   LinkedIn:   / beyond-the-scalpel-with-dr-alrashid   X: https://x.com/BeyondTheScalpe Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beyond.the_s... TikTok:   / beyond.the_scalpel   Pinterest:   / beyondthescalpel1   Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033Aj8v...