EL PASO, Texas –University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frantz M. Berthaud, MPH, FACHE, as Senior Vice President of Oncology Services. Berthaud brings more than 15 years of experience in oncology program leadership, operations, and strategic development across top-tier healthcare institutions.
Frantz M. Berthaud
Before joining UMC, Berthaud served as Market Director of Oncology for The Hospitals of Providence in West Texas, where he successfully expanded oncology service lines and strengthened program quality across multiple facilities. He also spent over a decade at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, where he held leadership roles, including Administrative Director of Thoracic Oncology at the Center for Cancer Therapeutic Innovation. His expertise in developing comprehensive cancer programs positions him well to lead UMC’s growing cancer services portfolio.
“We are excited to welcome Frantz to the UMC family,” said Jacob Cintron, President & CEO of UMC. “His deep experience in oncology operations and program growth will help us enhance the breadth and quality of cancer services we provide to the El Paso community.”
In his new role, Berthaud will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, growth, and operational excellence of UMC’s cancer services. He will focus on expanding clinical offerings, supporting multidisciplinary care teams, and improving patient experience.
Berthaud will also work closely with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) to support the operational planning and development of the Fox Cancer Center, ensuring alignment between clinical care, research, and education efforts.
“We look forward to working alongside Frantz and UMC as we advance the Fox Cancer Center,” said Rick Lange, M.D., President of TTUHSC El Paso. “This collaboration is essential to expanding access to comprehensive cancer care and research for the Borderplex region.”
“I am honored to join UMC and help advance cancer services for the El Paso community,” said Frantz Berthaud. “Working together with our partners at Texas Tech and our dedicated clinical teams, we will continue to build a program that delivers high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.”
Berthaud holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management from Boston University and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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