Chief Executive Officer, Ochsner Medical Center
Mr. Hulefeld joined Ochsner in 1998 and is the Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Medical Center and also has administrative responsibility for the Ochsner Group Practice in New Orleans.
After graduating from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Hulefeld received his Masters Degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan and joined Ochsner as an Administrative Fellow in July, 1998.
In 1999, upon completion of the Administrative Fellowship, Mr. Hulefeld joined Ochsner Clinic as the Manager of Musculoskeletal Services. In 2001, Mr. Hulefeld became director of the New Orleans Satellite Clinics. From there, Mr. Hulefeld was named Vice President of Satellite and Ancillary Services, a position he held for 4 years. He spent two years as the Chief Operating Officer and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Medical Center - the flagship hospital in the Ochsner System.
Michael is married with two children.
