Baptist Memorial and Stern Cardiovascular change working structure
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 7, 2026– Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, Baptist Memorial Health Care and Stern Cardiovascular moved to a new working structure.
Stern, previously a Baptist-employed clinic, has transitioned to an independent clinic model, but will continue to work closely with Baptist Memorial hospitals and their providers.
Baptist Memorial Health Care and Stern Cardiovascular have a long history of working together to advance heart care in the Mid-South. Through our partnership, we’ve revolutionized heart care in the area with adult advanced heart failure treatments and heart transplants. Our expert cardiovascular team looks forward to continuing our life-saving work with Stern at the premier Baptist Heart Institute and other Baptist Memorial hospital locations across the Mid-South.
The change in Baptist and Stern’s relationship will be imperceptible to patients.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in health care delivery for our community. Stern Cardiovascular is transitioning back to an independent clinic model while continuing to collaborate closely with Baptist Memorial Hospital. This change will be seamless for patients and ensure the same high level of care and access to trusted providers.
As part of this new partnership, the community will benefit from expanded cardiology services, offering patients enhanced access to specialized care. Stern’s team of cardiologists will continue to work alongside Baptist Memorial hospitals to provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options.
“This exciting development marks a new era of cooperation between the clinic and hospital, bringing more personalized care and an even stronger commitment to the health and well-being of our community,” said Gubin.
Stern has 10 locations in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Stern Cardiovascular Center is the largest cardiovascular group in the tristate area. Founded by Dr. Neuton S. Stern in 1920, Stern Cardiovascular is recognized as a leader in medical research and medical advancements, Stern provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment of all aspects of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac valve disorders (including mitral valve prolapse), myocardial infarction, cardiac hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis. Stern offers patient care in area hospitals and offices in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Consistently ranking among the top integrated health care networks in the country, Baptist Memorial comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, North and Central Mississippi and East Arkansas; a freestanding emergency department; more than 7,000 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,500 providers in 50 specialties; Baptist Cancer Center; home, hospice and psychiatric care; walk-in and urgent care clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system that includes Baptist Health Sciences University and a college of osteopathic medicine. Baptist employs more than 23,000 people, and in fiscal year 2024 contributed more than $388 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.com.
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