Orlando Health Names Ashraf Ali Chief Operating Officer for Sebastian River Hospital
SEBASTIAN, Fl (Oct. 5, 2026) – Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital has named Ashraf Ali, MHA, as its new chief operating officer following a national search, further strengthening the hospital leadership team as it continues to advance exceptional patient care and expand access to healthcare services across the Treasure Coast community.
"I am honored to join Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital and become part of an organization known for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and compassionate care," said Ali, chief operating officer, Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital. "Because healthcare continues to evolve rapidly, I believe strong operational leadership is essential to ensuring we meet the growing needs of our community. I intend to bring those qualities and build on the hospital's strong foundation.”
Ali joined Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital on Sept. 21 and brings more than eight years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in hospital operations, strategic growth, service line development, quality improvement and physician engagement. Most recently, he served as assistant chief executive officer at North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, Florida, where he oversaw multiple clinical and support service lines, led major capital improvement projects and drove significant operational growth.
"Ashraf’s proven track record of operational excellence, strategic leadership and commitment to quality care made him the standout candidate in a highly competitive national search," said Dan Bowen, president, Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital. "He brings valuable experience leading complex healthcare operations and building strong partnerships with physicians, team members and community stakeholders. Ashraf is a perfect fit for the strong culture we’ve built at Sebastian River Hospital, and we look forward to the impact he will have on our hospital's future and our community."
In his previous role, Ali helped lead a 110-bed acute care hospital, spearheading major capital projects, supporting service line growth initiatives and collaborating with physicians and clinical leaders to improve quality, efficiency and patient outcomes. His accomplishments included leading a $17 million emergency department expansion, a $2 million sterile processing renovation project, bringing new equipment and technology to the community, enhancing surgical services and helping drive growth across cardiovascular, imaging and outpatient service lines.
Ali earned a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from Auburn University. He is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
As chief operating officer of the 145-bed hospital, Ali will collaborate with hospital leadership, physicians and team members to support Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital's strategic priorities. Key areas of focus include strategic service line growth, construction project oversight, capital planning and execution, patient experience, workforce development, and team member engagement.
About Orlando Health
Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $15 billion of assets under management, that serves the southeastern United States – including Florida and Alabama – and Puerto Rico. With corporate offices in Orlando, Florida the system provides a complete continuum of care across a network of medical centers and institutes, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and long-term and behavioral health care services. Founded more than 100 years ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to improve the health and the quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. The system provided nearly $1.7 billion in community impact in the form of community benefit programs and services, Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities and capital investments in FY 23, the most recent period for which the information is available. For more information, visit orlandohealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
