Danna Qunibi

Roles & Affiliations: Danna Qunibi, M.D., M.B.O.E., is a Clinical Professor and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center Dallas (Joint Pediatric Enterprise). She currently serves as Chief Operational Excellence Officer for both institutions, leading transformative healthcare process improvements.

Education:

• M.D. from UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Pediatrics training at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Northwestern/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
• Master of Business in Operational Excellence

Research & Expertise: Dr. Qunibi specializes in operational excellence methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt certified). Her work focuses on optimizing patient care processes, improving discharge readiness, and enhancing frontline clinician leadership. She employs tools like value stream mapping and current state assessments to identify systemic constraints and design actionable solutions for pediatric healthcare systems.

Impact: Her collaborative approach bridges frontline staff and leadership, driving measurable improvements in patient flow and operational efficiency. Her initiatives have already demonstrated tangible benefits for both patients and healthcare providers.