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Hospital Board

The Hospital Board serves as the governing board for the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC). All board agendas are posted below in our resource library. Written public comments may be emailed to mlee@smcgov.org and should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting.

Meetings

Board meetings are held on the first Monday of the month in person at:
San Mateo Medical Center
Board Room – 2nd Floor
225 37th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403

Description

The Hospital Board provides policy, institutional management and planning oversight, approves medical staff appointments and privileges, and ensures the hospital meets regulatory, clinical and community-service obligations

Service Focus

Governance, oversight and strategic direction for San Mateo Medical Center and its network of clinics — including policy decisions, medical-staff oversight, community representation, and ensuring access to care for county residents.

Membership

Noelia Corzo
Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County

Jackie Speier
Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County

Mike Callagy
County Executive Officer, San Mateo County

Colleen Chawla
Chief, San Mateo County Health

Chester Kunnappilly, MD
Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center

Frank Trinh, MD
Chief of Staff, San Mateo Medical Center

Abhishek Gowda, MD
Vice Chief of Staff, San Mateo Medical Center

Gordon Mak, MD
Medical Staff Member-at-Large, San Mateo Medical Center

Judith Guerrero
Community Member

Key Functions

  • Approves hospital policies, strategic planning and institutional management decisions. 
  • Oversees and approves medical-staff appointments and privileges according to hospital bylaws.
  • Represents community interests and ensures hospital responsiveness to patient needs — especially through the public-member seat.
  • Reviews operational performance, hospital management and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.

Contact

mlee@smcgov.org