Maria C. Ryan, Ph.D., serves as the CEO of Cottage Hospital. She is known for her high-integrity, energetic leadership, and the ability to envision and create successful outcomes in complex situations. Dr. Ryan has diverse healthcare and functional expertise, with a tenacious commitment to driving results and motivating staff to peak performance. She achieved a doctorate in healthcare administration and holds a master’s degree in the science of nursing. Dr. Ryan is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Emergency Medicine.