DALLAS, Feb 2, 2026 — Children’s Health, the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, announced that David Seo, M.D., has joined the organization today as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. Seo is a board-certified adult cardiologist and former National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researcher with more than 15 years of experience leading digital transformation and enterprise IT strategy across major pediatric and academic health systems. He brings a unique perspective as both a health care technology executive and practicing clinician.
As Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Seo will lead the system’s enterprise technology strategy, overseeing Information Services/IT, cybersecurity, digital health, and data and analytics. He will focus on accelerating innovation, expanding access to care, and enhancing team member experience and operational efficiency. His appointment reflects the health care system’s ongoing commitment to technology leadership and innovation.
“David brings a rare combination of clinical insight, research expertise, and technology leadership,” said Christopher J. Durovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health. “He has a proven track record of building digital capabilities that strengthen care delivery while enabling teams to do their best work. We look forward to working with him to leverage technology and innovation to fulfill our mission of making life better for children.”
Previously, Dr. Seo served as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Nicklaus Children’s Health System. During his tenure, he held additional leadership roles, including Chief Research Officer and Managing Director, Innovation & Children’s Health Ventures, where he led enterprise technology, research, and innovation initiatives and oversaw the development of AI-enabled data platforms and digital patient engagement solutions. His leadership has been recognized nationally by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), and he has been recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 “CIOs to Know.”
“Technology plays a critical role in advancing the quality, safety and delivery of patient care,” said Dr. Seo. “I am honored to join Children’s Health and to collaborate across the organization to accelerate innovation, enable more connected care and empower team members with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care.”
Dr. Seo earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Duke University, completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and his clinical and research cardiology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
About Children’s Health
Children’s Health is the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas and has long been recognized as a leader in pediatric health. Its campuses include Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano and multiple Children’s Health Specialty Centers, caring for 370,000 patients each year.
In partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center, it is consistently recognized among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. This commitment to excellence and outstanding care has resulted in recognition across all pediatric specialties for eight consecutive years, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Behavioral Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Urology.
Since 2009, Children’s Health has maintained Magnet® designation – the highest honor for nursing excellence – and continues to earn employer-of-choice recognition locally, nationally and globally. These honors include the Great Place to Work® Certification™, the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and Top Workplaces recognition from USA TODAY and The Dallas Morning News. Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review for 14 consecutive years.
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