Kristie Barazsu is an experienced healthcare executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital operations, patient flow, and support services. In April 2025, she was appointed President and COO of Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital after serving in the interim role during the transition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center into Duke Health, with the completion of the hospital acquisition April 1, 2025.

Kristie most recently served as the associate chief operating officer at Duke University Hospital, overseeing Emergency Services, Patient Flow, and Support Services, including a Level 1 trauma center and Life Flight operations. She has a demonstrated history of success in driving operational efficiency, reducing labor costs, and enhancing patient care delivery. Her leadership has led to multimillion-dollar savings, improved patient throughput, and system-wide adoption of innovative operational structures. She has also played a pivotal role in pandemic response and hospital integration efforts.

Prior to Duke, Kristie held several leadership roles at Michigan Medicine, including Surgical Services Administrator and Psychiatry Hospital Services Administrator. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Management from Albion College and an MBA from Eastern Michigan University.