Timothy Alan Lander MD

Summary

• Dr. Timothy Lander is a physician executive and board-certified otolaryngologist with over two decades of experience in pediatric surgical care, clinical leadership, and system transformation. He currently serves as Clinical Vice President of Surgical and Critical Care Services at Children’s Minnesota, providing strategic and operational oversight of surgical services, NICU, PICU, CVICU, Fetal Care, and Interventional Radiology. He also holds a formal appointment in IT, helping to lead the organization’s transition to the Epic electronic health record system.
  
  After joining Children’s Minnesota in 2002 as a practicing pediatric otolaryngologist, Dr. Lander served as Medical Director of Children’s ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery (2020–2022), then as Chief of Surgery (2022–2025). In these roles, he led significant service line growth, improved quality and safety outcomes, and advanced professional staff governance. He continues to play a pivotal role in aligning clinical operations, provider experience, and organizational strategy.
  
  Dr. Lander brings a values-driven leadership approach centered on clarity, collaboration, and accountability. His areas of expertise include physician engagement, health system redesign, professional staff performance, and sustainable workforce models. He is passionate about restoring purpose and professionalism to clinical work and helping to shape future-ready pediatric healthcare systems.