Caple A. Spence

Background

About Caple A. Spence

Accomplished neurosurgeon and healthcare executive with 22+ years of clinical excellence and proven leadership in transforming healthcare organizations. Currently serving as Department Chair of Neurosurgery/Spine and Neuroscience Section Chief at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, the largest hospital in Oklahoma’s premier health system. Core Expertise: • Clinical Excellence: Complex reconstructive spinal surgery specialist with fellowship training • Executive Leadership: 15+ years as solo practice owner, hospital board member, and medical director across multiple health systems • Business Acumen: MBA in Business Administration with focus on healthcare entrepreneurship • Organizational Transformation: Led successful department restructuring, quality initiatives, and operational improvements • Academic Leadership: Former Clinical Assistant Professor, editorial board member, and published researcher Recent Achievements: • Elevated to dual leadership roles as Department Chair and Section Chief (2025) • Completed INTEGRIS Health Physician Leadership Institute Emerging Leader Academy • Earned MIT Certificate in AI in Healthcare Applications • Led spine ERAS initiatives and served as Physician Champion for Ortho/Spine Service Line Professional Impact: • Board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship in complex reconstructive spinal surgery • Published researcher with 15+ peer-reviewed publications • Active in professional societies, state medical board, journal publications, and prior leadership role in Oklahoma Neurosurgical Society • Extensive medical technology consultant experience and expert witness experience leveraging clinical expertise for broader healthcare impact • Helping improve healthcare access, quality and patient experience in an underserved region Passionate about bridging clinical excellence with strategic healthcare leadership to improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.