Ed Tufaro
President and Chief Operating Officer
Instrumental in enhancing OCP’s operating platform to support its best-in-class physicians and strengthen its ability to seamlessly integrate new partners, Ed brings unparalleled expertise in orthopedic operations, honed during his recent tenure as CEO of Rothman Orthopaedics Institute. Overseeing 40 locations across multiple states and more than 200 physicians, Tufaro drove significant operational and financial improvements at Rothman, including a major restructuring initiative, helping the institute achieve its best financial performance since 2017.
Prior to Rothman, Ed spent a decade in leadership with the Memorial Hermann Health System, including serving as the Vice President of Operations at Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital and, subsequently, as Vice President of Orthopedics across the Memorial Hermann Health System. His leadership delivered transformative advancements in musculoskeletal services, operational efficiencies, and patient satisfaction that resulted in an 11% increase in contribution margin, a reduction in surgical site infections from 2.4% to 0.56% within 18 months, and a 17% year-over-year decrease in the average length of stay. Ed received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and his BA from Princeton University.
